Back to search
Melbourne CBD - West
VICMelbourne CBD - West is a growing suburb in VIC with 22,163 residents.
- SA2 code
- 206041505
- State
- VIC
Population
22,163
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+17.9%
3yr: +28.7% · 10yr: +67.7%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$376/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$1,446/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Melbourne CBD - West (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +28.7%5yr: +17.9%10yr: +67.7%Total: +1013.7%
Population grew from 1,990 to 22,163 over 24 years, averaging 10.6% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 0.2%Almost entirely apartments (98.8%), rental-heavy (78.8% renting), built for families (57% are 2 bed).
Dwelling mix
Apartments 99%
10 houses10 townhouses1,622 apartments
Tenure
Renting 79%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
2,661 (34.9%)
2 bed
4,374 (57.4%)
3 bed
550 (7.2%)
4 bed
25 (0.3%)
5 bed
3 (0.0%)
6+ bed
6 (0.1%)