West Melbourne, VIC 3003 — Suburb Profile

In short

West Melbourne is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3003, home to 8,025 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Melbourne local government area and roughly 2 km from the Melbourne CBD.

Snapshot

Median rent$388 /wk

Population8,025

Median age31

Area6.6 km²

To CBD2 km

LGAMelbourne

Demographics

Population: 8,025
Median age: 31 years
Median household income: $1,788 /week
Median personal income: $1,058 /week
Median family income: $2,406 /week
Average household size: 1.9
Persons per bedroom: 1.1
Local government area: Melbourne
Statistical region (SA4): Melbourne - Inner
Remoteness classification: Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate: Melbourne

Source: ABS QuickStats

Property & cost of living

Median rent: $388 /week
Median monthly mortgage: $2,106
Rent share of household income: 22%

Schools

Ozford College Secondary · Independent
Simonds Catholic College Secondary · Catholic
River Nile School Special · Independent
Docklands Primary School Primary · Government
Hester Hornbrook Academy Special · Independent

Transport

Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 14 metro stops, 25 tram stops, 66 bus stops
Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 31 metro stops, 134 tram stops, 156 bus stops

Closest stops:

Dudley St/Spencer St bus · 58 m
Adderley St/Dudley St bus · 104 m
La Trobe St/Spencer St #119 tram · 328 m
Flagstaff Station metro · 507 m
North Melbourne Station train · 749 m

Lifestyle & amenities

364 cafés
660 restaurants
148 pubs and bars
120 parks and reserves
30 gyms and fitness centres
12 libraries
38 supermarkets
17 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
Annual rainfall: 648 mm
Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 1.8 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 55.6% of the 7,613 resolvable premises in West Melbourne. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

Fibre to the Premises: 55.6%
Fibre to the Curb: 15.1%
Fibre to the Building: 29.3%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

Safety

Recorded offences: 1,688 across postcode 3003 in the year to December 2025.
Most common categories: 1,058 property offences, 281 violent offences, 123 drug offences.
Wider Melbourne LGA: 23,998 offences per 100,000 residents.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of West Melbourne?

West Melbourne (VIC 3003) had 8,025 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Melbourne local government area.

What is the median rent in West Melbourne?

The median advertised rent in West Melbourne is $388/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in West Melbourne?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near West Melbourne covering independent, catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: Ozford College (0.5 km), Simonds Catholic College (0.6 km), River Nile School (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in West Melbourne?

West Melbourne is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (55.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is West Melbourne?

Across postcode 3003, 1,688 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (1,058), violent (281), drug offences (123). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in West Melbourne?

In West Melbourne, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (1.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in West Melbourne?

325 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the West Melbourne centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 66 bus stops, 25 tram stops, 14 metro stops, 1 train stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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