Population
+45.5% since 2016.
West Melbourne, VIC
West Melbourne had a population of 8,025 at the 2021 Census (+45.5% since 2016). Median age 31.0. Median weekly household income $1,788. Source: ABS Census 2021, via Censible. Census 2026 data arrives June 2027.
West Melbourne at a glance
What the 2021 Census says, compared with Victoria.
Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, West Melbourne's population grew by 45.5% to 8,025, faster than Victoria as a whole (+9.7%). With a median age of 31.0, it is younger than the VIC average (38.0). Children under 10 make up 5.3% of residents, and people aged 70 and over 2.7%.
65.9% of households rent, a larger share than the VIC average of 28.9%. 11.9% own their home outright. Most homes are flats or apartments (79.7%). The 2021 Census counted 3,853 households.
The median household earns $1,788 a week, in line with the VIC average of $1,759. Renters pay a median $388 a week, and households with a mortgage repay $2,106 a month.
56.3% of residents were born overseas, more than the VIC average of 31.6%. 48.5% use a language other than English at home. 59.0% report no religion, higher than the VIC average (42.1%).
Key figures
2021 Census, West Melbourne beside VIC and Australia.
| Measure | West Melbourne | VIC | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,025 | 6,503,491 | 25,422,788 |
| Growth since 2016 | +45.5% | +9.7% | +8.6% |
| Median age | 31.0 | 38.0 | 38.0 |
| Households | 3,853 | 2,390,232 | 9,275,217 |
| Flats and apartments | 79.7% | 12.1% | 14.3% |
| Renting | 65.9% | 28.9% | 31.1% |
| Owned outright | 11.9% | 32.6% | 31.4% |
| Median household income a week | $1,788 | $1,759 | $1,746 |
| Median rent a week | $388 | $370 | $375 |
| Median mortgage repayment a month | $2,106 | $1,859 | $1,863 |
| Born overseas | 56.3% | 31.6% | 29.3% |
| Other language at home | 48.5% | 29.1% | 23.6% |
| No religion | 59.0% | 42.1% | 41.9% |
Source: ABS Census 2021, via Censible. How the figures are built
Population and age
Each census since 2011, and the age profile in 2021.
Age
Median age 31.0, against 38.0 for Victoria.
Source: ABS Census 2021, via Censible. How the figures are built
Cultural background
The largest groups in West Melbourne at the 2021 Census.
Ancestry
Languages at home
Country of birth
Source: ABS Census 2021, via Censible. How the figures are built
Around West Melbourne
The places it belongs to, sits beside and contains.
Part of
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