Real Estate Footscray Vic 3011

Real Estate Market: Is Footscray VIC 3011 a Good Suburb to Buy Into?

Housing Market in Footscray

Key Footscray Metrics & Forecast to 2028

Sources: Property Listings, VIC RENTALS and Microburbs, 2000 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Melbourne	Trend
Capital Growth Forecast: Houses	Premium	Premium	Premium
Capital Growth Forecast: Houses (2-Year Outlook)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Median yield for houses	Premium	Premium	Premium
Smart median rent: All houses	$655	Top 40%	204% to Sep 2026
Smart median sale price: All houses	Premium	Premium	Premium

Housing Supply in Footscray

Footscray Real Estate Investor Report

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The higher the supply score the more supply is on the market, both current and future.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, Property Listings, PLANNING ALERTS and Microburbs, 2002 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Melbourne	Trend
Development applications	13.2	Top 22%	91% to Jun 2025
Developments	0.1	Bottom 23%	Data for Jul 2023
Housing Stock Quality Indicator	79.4	Top 6%	Data for May 2023
Total new residential buildings value (SA2)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Days on market: houses	Premium	Premium	Premium
Days on market: units	Premium	Premium	Premium
Number of Subdivisions	22 lots	Top 14%	266% to Jun 2023
Volume of houses sold in the last 30 days	Premium	Premium	Premium
Volume of units sold in the last 30 days	Premium	Premium	Premium
Stock on Market	58	Top 1%	176% to Sep 2026

Housing Stock Quality in Footscray

The higher the score, the higher the quality of the houses and units.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, Property Listings and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Melbourne	Trend
Houses	31.8%	Bottom 2%	33% to Jan 2021
Average bedrooms - all homes	2.1	Bottom 20%	8% to Jan 2021
NBN connection: fibreoptic cable to node	0.0%	Bottom 37%	Data for Jun 2023

Development Restrictions in Footscray

Footscray Zoning Map

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The higher the score, the more easily density can be increased.
Sources: GEOSPATIAL, TORREN, ABS and Microburbs, 2011 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Melbourne	Trend
Total area	7.3 sq km	Bottom 49%	Data for Jan 2021
Heritage overlay total area	1.1 sq km	Top 10%	Data for Jun 2023
Residential density	242 sqm per resident	Bottom 5%	Data for Jan 2021

Risk in Footscray

Footscray Risk Report

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The higher the score, the more exposed households are to financial stress.
Sources: ABS, Property Listings, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Melbourne	Trend
% Owner Occupied	53.2%	Bottom 1%	8% to May 2023
% Rentals	46.8%	Top 1%	12% to May 2023
Housing Affordability Index	45	Top 19%	Data for Jun 2023
Median monthly mortgage	$1,880	Bottom 46%	2% to May 2023
Rent Affordability Index (Houses)	78	Bottom 44%	Data for Jun 2023
Rent Affordability Index (Units)	74	Bottom 39%	Data for Jun 2023
Mortgage as a percent of income	25.3%	Top 33%	21% to Jan 2021
Mortgaged Dwellings	30.2%	Bottom 26%	11% to May 2023

Housing Demand in Footscray

The higher the score, the more demand their is for housing in the area, both current and future.
Sources: ABS, TORREN, Property Listings and Microburbs, 2004 - 2030

Field	Value	VS Melbourne	Trend
Net internal migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Net overseas migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Future Population (SA2)	38600	Top 1%	121% to Dec 2036
Historical Population (SA3)	91800	Top 31%	50% to Dec 2023
Historical population growth	Premium	Premium	Premium
Population (LGA)	122000	Top 14%	100% to Dec 2030
Population Projection (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Auction clearance rate	Premium	Premium	Premium
Proportion of distressed listings	Premium	Premium	Premium
Vacancy rate	Premium	Premium	Premium

Unit Market in Footscray

Footscray Unit Investor Report

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Sources: Property Listings, VIC RENTALS and Microburbs, 2000 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Melbourne	Trend
Capital Growth Forecast: Units	Premium	Premium	Premium
Capital Growth Forecast: Units (2-Year Outlook)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Median yield for units	Premium	Premium	Premium
Smart median rent: All units	$537	Top 30%	214% to Sep 2026
Smart median sale price: All units	Premium	Premium	Premium
Unit to house ratio	53.7%	Bottom 28%	12% to Sep 2026

Median Unit Sale Prices by Street (39)

Date	Median sale value	Street
12 Sep 2026	$406,900	Albert St
12 Sep 2026	$374,000	Arthur St
12 Sep 2026	$449,800	Ballarat Rd
12 Sep 2026	$404,300	Barkly St
12 Sep 2026	$475,100	Buckley St

Median House Sale Prices by Street (44)

Street	Date	Median sale value
Adelaide St	12 Sep 2026	$844,500
Ballarat Rd	12 Sep 2026	$655,600
Barkly St	12 Sep 2026	$768,200
Beaurepaire Pde	12 Sep 2026	$973,100
Buckley St	12 Sep 2026	$929,600

Planning Applications: Dwellings (22)

Headline	Place	Date
To construct two dwellings to the rear of an existing dwelling - Maribyrnong City Council TP139/2026(1)	209 Ballarat Road, Footscray 3011	24 Jul 2026
Single storey extension to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres - Maribyrnong City Council TP134/2026(1)	181 Ballarat Road, Footscray 3011	17 Jul 2026
Partial demolition and extension to a dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm and in a Heritage Overlay - Maribyrnong City Council TP150/2026(1)	1 Newell Street, Footscray 3011	26 Jun 2026
To develop the land for the purpose of constructing a double storey dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres. - Maribyrnong City Council TP51/2008(2)	59a Liverpool Street, Footscray 3011	24 Jun 2026
Partial demolition and double storey extension on a lot less than 300sqm and in a Heritage Overlay - Maribyrnong City Council TP60/2026(1)	19 Cowper Street, Footscray 3011	28 May 2026

Planning Applications: Other (77)

Headline	Place	Date
Use of medical centre in ACZ1 and car parking reduction under PO2 and new business identification sign - Maribyrnong City Council TP195/2026(1)	1b Pickett Street, Footscray 3011	21 Jul 2026
Variation of category to Late Night (General) Licence - Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission 78929A01	149 Hopkins Street, Footscray 3011, VIC	05 May 2026
Other. Dealing Type Major Transport Projects Facilitation Act - Streamlined Planning through Electronic Applications and Referrals S263031B	29 Maribyrnong Street, Yarraville VIC 3013	03 Apr 2026
Change of use to Medical Centre and car parking reduction. - Maribyrnong City Council TP44/2026(1)	1/117 Hyde Street, Footscray 3011	20 Mar 2026
Change of use to a restaurant, partial demolition, buildings and works, display of signage. - Maribyrnong City Council TP316/2025(1)	337-351 Barkly Street, Footscray 3011	12 Mar 2026

Planning Applications: Industrial (1)

Headline	Place	Date
To construct and carry out works in an Industrial 3 Zone - Maribyrnong City Council TP121/2026(1)	17 Mephan Street, Footscray 3011	27 May 2026

Recently Sold Houses (100)

Address	Price	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Garage spaces	Date sold	Sale Type
9 Swan St	$945,000	3.0	1.0		15 Jan 2026	On Market
Unit 7, 33 Gordon St	$370,000	1.0	1.0	1.0	23 Dec 2025	On Market
28 Dudley St	$1,007,000	3.0	1.0	3.0	19 Dec 2025	On Market
28 Dudley St	$1,007,000	3.0			19 Dec 2025	On Market
Unit 2, 30 Eldridge St	$370,000	2.0	1.0	1.0	18 Dec 2025	On Market

Recently Sold Units (100)

Address	Price	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Garage spaces	Date sold	Sale Type
Unit 221, 9 Hewitt Ave	$380,000	1.0	1.0	1.0	06 Feb 2026	On Market
Unit 221, 9 Hewitt Ave	$380,000	1.0	1.0	1.0	06 Feb 2026	On Market
Unit 3, 20 Stirling St	$315,000	1.0	1.0	1.0	04 Feb 2026	On Market
Unit 3, 20 Stirling St	$315,000	1.0	1.0	1.0	04 Feb 2026	On Market
Unit 3, 20 Stirling St	$315,000	1.0	1.0	1.0	04 Feb 2026	On Market

LGA Details (1)

Headline	Place	Datetime
Local government area	Maribyrnong

Recent Rental Unit Listings (100)

Address	Rent (per week)	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Garage spaces	Date
Unit 15, 55 Moreland St	$595	2.0	1.0	2.0	06 Feb 2026
Unit 107e, 1 Hallenstein St	$500	2.0	1.0		06 Feb 2026
Unit 15, 55 Moreland St	$595	2.0	1.0	2.0	06 Feb 2026
Unit 107e, 1 Hallenstein St	$500	2.0	1.0		06 Feb 2026
Unit 607, 59 Paisley St	$575	2.0	2.0	1.0	05 Feb 2026

Recent Rental House Listings (100)

Address	Rent (per week)	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Garage spaces	Date
16 Raleigh St	$600	3	2	1	06 Feb 2026
16 Raleigh St	$600	3	2	1	06 Feb 2026
28 White St	$700	4	1	2	04 Feb 2026
28 White St	$700	4	1	2	04 Feb 2026
5 Gallant St	$500	2	1		04 Feb 2026

Businesses (91)

Name	Address
Fitzgerald Constructions Australia Pty Ltd	91 Moreland St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
Haddarco	104 Paisley St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
Build My House Pty Ltd	329 Barkly St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
GOL Construction & Investments	Barkly St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
Dwell & Co	Level 1/90 Maribyrnong St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

Accommodation Options (15)

Name	Address
Footscray Hospital	160 Gordon St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
The Footscray Hotel	48 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
Footscray Motor Inn	90 Droop St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
Palms Motel	50 Geelong Rd, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
Plough Hotel	333 Barkly St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

Median House Rental Prices by Street (67)

Street	Date	Median rent (per week)
Adelaide St	12 Sep 2026	$634
Geelong Rd	12 Sep 2026	$586
Albert St	12 Sep 2026	$733
Beevers St	12 Sep 2026	$644
Beech St	12 Sep 2026	$765

Realtors (16)

Headline	Place	Datetime
Alan Mance Suzuki	465 Barkly Street
Balmoral Building OCM Pty Ltd
Greg Hocking Footscray	145-147 Geelong Rd
Meallin Real Estate	93 Paisley St
Mobile Real Estate Pty Ltd	329 Barkly St

Turnover Rate by Street (100)

Turnover rate	Street	Turnover Label	Turnover Years	Year
60.7%	Donald St	quite tightly held	Every 16.5 years (quite tightly held)	2026
55.5%	Geelong Rd	quite tightly held	Every 18.0 years (quite tightly held)	2026
83.3%	Cowper St	average turnover	Every 12.0 years (average turnover)	2026
79.5%	Wolverhampton St	average turnover	Every 12.6 years (average turnover)	2026
33.8%	Newell St	very tightly held	Every 29.6 years (very tightly held)	2026

Percent of Renters by Street (100)

Percent of Renters	Street
87.1%	Ann St
56.3%	Albert St
43.7%	Adelaide St
44.7%	Adelaide Street
54.7%	Arthur St

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