Airport West
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Airport West is a suburb in Victoria, Australia, located just 12 km northwest of Melbourne's CBD. Known for its mix of retail, parks, and a friendly local atmosphere, it attracts both families and young professionals. With convenient transport links, it's a practical base for exploring Melbourne and surrounds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
8,173
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.72°, 144.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
74
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
64
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,915
Local Cost
$2,080
Local Income
$3,800
Cashless
98
English
100
Temperature
13.6°C
Summer Avg
19.4°C
Winter Avg
7.8°C
Record High
44.3°C
Record Low
-2.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
662 mm
Internet Speed
61 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
3 ms
City Vibrancy
50
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
0
Parks
41
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
573.0
Airport
MEB
Distance
2 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 25 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 74/100.