Average rent in Footscray, VIC — 2026

Footscray runs close to the Victoria median rent of $363/week, with renters paying around $355/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Footscray from the state norm is its renter density — 56% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 32% separate houses and 52% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 17,131, the median age is 34, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 42% of residents were born overseas. At 6km from Melbourne, Footscray typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.