Footscray, Multicultural residential district in western Melbourne, Australia
The residential area extends along the Maribyrnong River, featuring a mix of Victorian-era buildings and modern developments across its 5-kilometer expanse.
Industrial growth transformed Footscray from a ferry crossing point in 1839 into a manufacturing center during the late nineteenth century gold rush period.
The district includes more than 130 restaurants representing different nations, with establishments from Vietnam, India, China, and East African countries.
Multiple train lines and bus routes connect Footscray to Melbourne's central business district, with the main transport hub located on Irving Street.
The suburb houses one of Australia's largest Edwardian public spaces, Footscray Park, which stretches across 15 hectares along the Maribyrnong River.
Location: City of Maribyrnong
Location: Victoria
Location: Melbourne
Elevation above the sea: 27 m
Shares border with: West Footscray, Maidstone, Ascot Vale, Flemington, Kensington, West Melbourne, Yarraville, Seddon, Maribyrnong
GPS coordinates: -37.79800,144.89900
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:35
West Gate Bridge
3.5 km
The Southern Star
3.7 km
Bolte Bridge
3.8 km
Flemington Racecourse
1.6 km
Scienceworks
3.8 km
Melbourne Showgrounds
2 km
Heavenly Queen Temple
1.3 km
Scienceworks (Museums Victoria)
3.8 km
Footscray Park
610 m
Victoria Dock
2.3 km
Melbourne Markets
2.4 km
Essendon tram depot
3.5 km
Pipemakers Park
2.4 km
Footscray Town Hall
755 m
Electoral district of Sandridge
4.3 km
Melbourne's Living Museum of the West
2.5 km
Saltwater River Rail Bridge
1.5 km
St. Prophet Ilija Macedonian Orthodox Church, Footscray
943 m
Kensington Town Hall
2.8 km
Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Melbourne
4 km
St Monica's Church of Footscray
747 m
Flemington Court House
3.2 km
Barkly Theatre
343 m
Saltwater River Crossing Site and Footscray Wharves Precinct
877 m
Former Newmarket Saleyards and Abattoirs
2.6 km
Interlocking Railway Crossing Gates
2.2 km
Former Kensington Property Exchange, Office, Shop and Residences
2.8 km
Spotswood Pumping Station
3.8 kmReviews
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