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West Melbourne Property Market
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MEDIAN PRICES IN WEST MELBOURNE

Median house price

(all agencies, last 12 months)$1.4m*

House price change

(all agencies, last 12 months)+7.55%

Median unit price

(all agencies, last 12 months)$490k*

Unit price change

(all agencies, last 12 months)-12.01%

(Median House Price and Median Unit Price is calculated based on sales of properties with all numbers of bedrooms)

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West Melbourne sales overview

  • Sold by Auction 43%
  • Sold by Private Sale or Other Method 57%
  • (Based on Sales Reported in the Last 12 Months)

Average days on market (houses)

(all agencies, 12 months)34

Average days on market (units)

(all agencies, 12 months)56

Auction clearance rate in West Melbourne

(all agencies, last 12 months)42%

Average held period in West Melbourne

(proptrack)11 years

West Melbourne Investor Statistics

Median rental price for Houses

(all agencies, last 12 months)$841pw

House rental price change

(all agencies, last 12 months)0.09%

Median rental price for Units

(all agencies, last 12 months)$662pw

Unit rental price change

(all agencies, last 12 months)0.07%

Average rental yield for Houses

(all agencies, last 12 months)3.12%

Average rental yield for Units

(all agencies, last 12 months)6.74%

West Melbourne total population size

(as at the last census)8,025

Median household size in West Melbourne

(as at the last census)1.9

(Median House Price and Median Unit Price is calculated based on leased properties with all numbers of bedrooms)

West Melbourne property types

  • Houses 7%
  • Units 59%
  • Other 34%

OCCUPANCY in West Melbourne

  • Owned 32%
  • Rented 65%
  • Other/Not Stated 3%
  • Singles 39%
  • Families 48%
  • Other 13%

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About West Melbourne

With its prime location and plethora of new apartment buildings, West Melbourne is a very popular choice for singles (of any age) as well as older couples.

West Melbourne’s a fun choice for an urban lifestyle as it’s as close to the CBD as it is to villagey North Melbourne and the waterside Docklands.

While period houses can be found in West Melbourne, newer apartments are largely the name of the game now in this semi-industrial corner of the city.

Located right on the north-west of the city, West Melbourne isn’t a cosy residential hub by any means – it’s more of a city fringe enclave that segues into the semi-industrial sprawl of rail lines and shipping containers that meets up with Footscray – but it does have all the city charms literally on its doorstep.

West Melbourne is well-suited for those looking for a more independent lifestyle without the need for family-friendly amenities, so the majority of West Melbourne residents tend to be single or couples with no children, but you will find a few families raising their kids here too.

West Melbourne has the advantage of a little bit more elbow room when it comes to city fringe living. Flagstaff Gardens provide relaxing green space and nearby Victoria Market means fresh produce is always close to hand. The waterfront at Docklands is an easy saunter for restaurants and events, while North Melbourne’s Errol Street is your closest set of neighbourhood strip shops, with cute cafes and a couple of small supermarkets.

Great for:

  • Parks & Recreation
  • Eating Out
  • Public Transport
  • Resale or Rental Value

Who lives here?

  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees

Reference: Homely, Wikipedia and Realestate.com.au

Are we missing anything about West Melbourne, or does anything here need updating? Feel free to email us suggestions to: [email protected].

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Sales Comparison

Find out how West Melbourne median sales prices compare to neighbouring suburbs.

West Melbourne MARKET INSIGHTS

YearProperties SoldMedian Sale Price
(All Residential)
Sales Growth YoYProperties LeasedMedian Rental Price
(All Residential)
Rental Yield
2025279$930,0007.55%886$752pw4.93%
2024275$888,849-3.95%864$699pw4.93%
2023297$945,000-10.34%946$674pw4.43%
2022175$995,00013.28%1026$620pw4.31%
2021212$930,00011.30%1354$493pw3.09%
YearSoldMedian Sale Price
(All Residential)
Sales Growth YoY
2025279$930,000+7.55%
2024275$888,849-3.95%
2023297$945,000-10.34%
2022175$995,000+13.28%
2021212$930,000+11.30%

YearLeasedMedian Rental Price
(All Residential)
Rental Yield
2025886$752pw4.93%
2024864$699pw4.93%
2023946$674pw4.43%
20221026$620pw4.31%
20211354$493pw3.09%

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The 12 month data in this report is from 31 October 2024 to 31 October 2025, last updated 31 October 2025.