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Melbourne CBD - West

VIC

Melbourne 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

ABS · 2021

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%)

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