Footscray
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Footscray is a lively and multicultural suburb just west of Melbourne's CBD, renowned for its lively markets, international cuisine, and creative energy. It's a fast-evolving neighbourhood with a rich immigrant history and a young, dynamic population.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
17,131
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.80°, 144.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,822
Local Cost
$1,848
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
95
English
98
Temperature
14.7°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
9.9°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
1.0°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
715 mm
Internet Speed
109 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
159
Coworking
1
Cafes
56
Nightlife
22
Parks
80
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MEB
Distance
8 km
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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 33 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 85/100.