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Footscray
VICFootscray is a growing suburb in VIC with 20,882 residents.
- SA2 code
- 213031348
- State
- VIC
Population
20,882
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+15.4%
3yr: +15.9% · 10yr: +24.6%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$355/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$1,763/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Footscray (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +15.9%5yr: +15.4%10yr: +24.6%Total: +80.6%
Population grew from 11,564 to 20,882 over 24 years, averaging 2.5% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 5.5%Mostly apartments (45%), rental-heavy (57.5% renting), built for families (46% are 2 bed).
Dwelling mix
Houses 37%
Townhouses 18%
Apartments 45%
2,325 houses1,127 townhouses2,827 apartments
Tenure
Mortgage 28%
Renting 58%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
1,433 (20.0%)
2 bed
3,263 (45.6%)
3 bed
1,933 (27.0%)
4 bed
433 (6.1%)
5 bed
66 (0.9%)
6+ bed
24 (0.3%)