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West Melbourne - Residential
VICWest Melbourne - Residential is a growing suburb in VIC with 9,699 residents.
- SA2 code
- 206041510
- State
- VIC
Population
9,699
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+28.2%
3yr: +21.6% · 10yr: +85.7%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$390/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$1,784/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — West Melbourne - Residential (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +21.6%5yr: +28.2%10yr: +85.7%Total: +301.9%
Population grew from 2,413 to 9,699 over 24 years, averaging 6.0% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 1.3%Predominantly apartments (67.9%), rental-heavy (66.6% renting), built for families (50% are 2 bed).
Dwelling mix
Townhouses 30%
Apartments 68%
45 houses715 townhouses1,605 apartments
Tenure
Mortgage 21%
Renting 67%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
1,105 (31.9%)
2 bed
1,722 (49.7%)
3 bed
510 (14.7%)
4 bed
101 (2.9%)
5 bed
20 (0.6%)
6+ bed
10 (0.3%)