Suburb Profile - Footscray VIC
Footscray delivers an inspiring array of fresh produce from its famous markets, popular restaurants, hidden bars and unassuming cafés.
Vibrant and contrasting, with touches of refinement amidst an underlying rawness, Footscray resonates to its own unique rhythm. A rhythm naturally conceived from its residents and each with their unique cultural accents.
People
Approximately half of the population residing in Footscray are either single or couples without children. It's also popular with independent people of all ages.
Lifestyle
Footscray of the 1950s and '60s has been brought back to life. In recent years, Footscray has seen a range of quality food options open, boosting the suburb’s profile and attracting crowds from all over Melbourne.
Homes
Footscray has many old style weatherboard homes, however the suburb is fast changing into something new. Along the Maribyrnong river you’ll see some high-end Apartment living overlooking city views and parklands, while central Footscray has a nice mix of Townhouses and Apartments to suit the younger demographic.
Primary and Secondary Schools in Footscray
Foostcray is an old suburb, home to many schools and education facilities.
Footscray High School
Footscray High School is a new and contemporary multi-campus secondary school. The new school is a result of a merger of Footscray City College and Gilmore College for Girls, both with rich histories and cultures.
Footscray Primary School
First opened in 1860, Footscray Primary School is one of the longest serving primary schools in Melbourne. The school teaches grades prep foundation to grade 6.
Footscray North Primary School
Footscray North Primary School located in the inner western suburb of Footscray North caters for students from Prep to Year 6. The current enrollment is 450 students with very strong enrollment expected in the years to come.
Properties in suburbs near Footscray
Looking for new and off the plan properties near Footscray? We have a number of Apartments and Townhouses for sale in Kensington, Seddon, Yarraville, Kingsville, Maribyrnong, Ascot Vale and West Melbourne.