204/699c Barkly Street
West Footscray, VIC 3012

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Area figures
- residents (ABS, June 2024)
- 94,251
- children aged 0–14
- 13,678
- schools
- 22
- parks & libraries
- 32
- kids’ activity providers listed
- 22
Most-listed activities: Soccer, Taekwondo, English
Population figures: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Parks, playgrounds & public spaces
Gaudion Reserve
Barkly St, West Footscray, Victoria, 3012
173 m straight-line distance
Johnson Reserve
Essex St, West Footscray, Victoria, 3012
683 m straight-line distance
Maidstone Public Library
Yardley St, Maidstone, Victoria, 3012
778 m straight-line distance
Ern Shepherd Reserve
Yardley St, Maidstone, Victoria, 3012
823 m straight-line distance
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Kids' Activities per Child: Australia's Best- and Thinnest-Covered Council Areas (2026)
Across Australia's big council areas, the AroundSchools directory lists a median of about 10 kids' activity providers for every 10,000 children — but in Melbourne's Wyndham it is 3.9, and in the City…
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Most Livable Suburbs in Victoria for Families (2026)
Melbourne lists more kids' activities in our directory than any other suburb in VIC. This page ranks VIC suburbs by how much a family moving there could actually do with their kids, then adds what…
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Property Details
Apartment / Unit / Flat
RESIDENTIAL
Upcoming Events Nearby
Sun, 25 Oct · Hillside
Caroline Springs Fire Brigade Open Day
Sun, 11 Oct · Truganina
Mt Atkinson Market
Mon, 19 Oct · Brighton
Bayside Art Babies
Up to age 2
Mon, 19 Oct · Brighton
Bayside Art Babies
Up to age 2
Fri, 4 Sept · Keon Park
Keon Park Children's Hub Monthly Drop-in Gardening Group
Fri, 6 Mar · Sandringham and Highett
Children's yoga - JEM | 7th Mar-2026 to 17th Apr-2027 💛
Ages 3–12
What's Nearby
Jeongsin Taekwondo
5 commercial st, Maidstone
Social Sport - Footscray
VU Community Sports Stadium - 417 Barkly Street, , Footscray
Melbourne Academy of Performing Arts
140 Hall Street, Spotswood
Kensington Community Aquatic & Recreation Centre
99 Altona St , Kensington
The Jellybean Gym
61-71 Hall Street, Moonee Ponds
Little Art Big Art Pty Ltd
36 Lobelia Dr, Altona North
YAS Studio (Youth Acting & Screen Studio)
90 Stubbs St, Kensington
Success Tutoring Docklands & North Melbourne
Shop 8G / 427 Docklands Drive, Docklands
Crafty Joeys Art and Craft
56 Abbotsford Street, West Melbourne
Nearby Schools

Footscray West Primary School
Argyle Street, West Footscray VIC 3012 Australia

Christ the King Primary School
23 Riley Court, Braybrook VIC 3019 Australia

Dinjerra Primary School
44 South Rd, Braybrook VIC 3019, Australia

Western English Language School
Braybrook VIC 3019

Corpus Christi School
380 Geelong Road, Kingsville VIC 3012 Australia
St. John's Catholic Primary School
34 Essex Street, Footscray VIC 3011 Australia
Nearby schools do not imply enrolment eligibility. Confirm catchments, year levels and childcare availability directly with the provider.
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Recently sold nearby
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Braybrook, VIC 3019
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Easy Living, Affordable Opportunity.
Description: Offering comfort, convenience and low-maintenance living, this well-presented one-bedroom unit is ideal for first-home buyers, downsizers or investors seeking an easy-care lifestyle. With its compact design and easy upkeep, it provides the perfect balance of comfort and simplicity, ready to move straight in or add your own personal touches. Step inside to a light-filled open-plan living and dining area that flows through to a neat kitchen, complete with a gas cooktop and ample storage. The generous bedroom features a built-in robe, while the bathroom and internal laundry add everyday functionality. Outside, a private, low-maintenance courtyard with a concrete finish offers space to relax, entertain or enjoy a morning coffee without the hassle of garden upkeep. Perfectly placed for everyday convenience, this home is just a short walk from Central West Shopping Centre, quality schools and Tottenham Train Station, with Highpoint Shopping Centre only moments away. Less than 11km from Melbourne's CBD, it promises easy living and a smart investment for the future.
Agent: Victor Hsu - vhsu@barryplant.com.au - 03 8326 8888
Agent: Katelyn Meertens - kmeertens@barryplant.com.au - 08 8326 8888
West Footscray, VIC 3012
Land Size: 239 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Stylish Home in West Footscray with No Owners Corporations Fees
Description: This large home features three spacious bedrooms with cosy carpet and built-in robes, (main with walk-in robes) ensuring ample storage and comfort for the whole family. With two well-appointed bathrooms(ensuite to the main bedroom) plus a powder room, you will never have to wait in line during busy mornings. The heart of this home is its inviting open-plan living and dining spaces complete with a split system air conditioning and heating unit for year-round comfort. The kitchen boasts ample bench space, a pantry and a dishwasher, making meal prep and clean-up a breeze. Step outside where you can unwind and entertain family and friends or relax on one of the balconies whilst enjoying the vista of the trees. There is a lockup garage with an additional car space in front. With solar panels installed, you can enjoy energy savings while being environmentally conscious. This property combines style and functionality, making it the perfect choice for families or professionals seeking a modern lifestyle in a vibrant community. Located close to Central West Shopping Centre, train and bus services, Stoney Creek. Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity!
Agent: Rita Galati - rita.galati@coronis.com.au - 03 8532 0022
Agent: Natalina Kyriakides - natalina.kyriakides@coronis.com.au - 03 8532 0022
West Footscray, VIC 3012
Land Size: 358 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Canvas, Character, Creativity
Description: The presence is period, the potential is pure possibility and the position is practically perfect. This three bedroom home in one of West Footscray's tightly held streets presents an outstanding opportunity to create exactly what you've been imagining on a rewarding residential canvas. The classic weatherboard facade introduces spaces that reveal their mid-century origins while clearly indicating readiness for your personal renovation vision. Three bedrooms, a central bathroom and functional kitchen/dining areas deliver a workable floor-plan that can be enhanced, extended or entirely reimagined to suit your aspirations. Beyond the home's current comfortable configuration, the block offers enticing depth with substantial shed with excellent height plus convenient driveway parking. The allotment's proportions present genuine scope for those seeking to add contemporary extensions, reconfigure internal spaces or pursue strategic development opportunities, STCA. The location amplifies the appeal with outstanding lifestyle amenities all within easy reach. Walk to Tottenham train station for metropolitan connections, explore the vibrant Barkly Street village precinct with its acclaimed cafes and restaurants, enjoy the recreational spaces of Johnson Reserve and access the comprehensive shopping of Central West Shopping Centre with complete convenience. A short drive delivers you to Highpoint Shopping Centre's retail excellence. Whether you're a first home buyer ready to add value through renovation, a developer identifying rewarding scope or someone seeking an authentic West Footscray address to transform into your forever home, this property presents an exceptional platform for success. The position is proven, the potential is powerful and the possibilities are purely yours to define.
Agent: Terry Fitzpatrick - terry.fitzpatrick@raywhite.com - 03 9311 4550
Agent: Marcus Fregonese - marcus.fregonese@raywhite.com - 03 9311 4550
West Footscray, VIC 3012
Land Size: 478 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Dual Street Access, Twice The Possibilities
Description: A charming weatherboard residence where period personality meets promising potential on a practical 478sqm approx. allotment in one of West Footscray's most connected and convenient locations. The character is classic, the setting is superb and the scope for transformation - or redevelopment, STCA - is genuinely exciting. The exceptional advantage of dual street access via both Soudan Road and Dongola Road creates outstanding flexibility for the property's future, whether pursuing renovation, replacement or potential subdivision opportunities, STCA. This valuable configuration significantly enhances the block's development appeal while providing practical benefits today through rear street access to the single garage, additional carport and space for an additional vehicle. The home's traditional appeal showcases classic Art Deco features including high ceilings characteristic of its 1950s origins, while separately zoned living and dining rooms offer generous proportions enhanced by arched doorways and original details that create an authentic period atmosphere. Three bedrooms sharing the central bathroom provide comfortable accommodation in a floor-plan that's ready for your renovation vision, while the kitchen and laundry await updating to match your modern preferences. Location defines the lifestyle appeal of this address where Shorten Reserve's green expanses are literally just 100m approx. away, while Footscray West Primary School is an easy 310m approx. walk. The new Footscray Hospital, West Footscray station, Central West Shopping Centre and the vibrant café culture of West Footscray's blossoming precinct are all within comfortable reach. An outstanding opportunity to create something special in a neighbourhood where character homes and community spirit combine with exceptional urban amenity.
Agent: Marcus Fregonese - marcus.fregonese@raywhite.com - 03 9311 4550
Agent: Terry Fitzpatrick - terry.fitzpatrick@raywhite.com - 03 9311 4550
Footscray, VIC 3011
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: A Rare Gem in the Iconic Olympic Tyres Building
Description: Where timeless character meets modern design, this beautifully updated two bedroom apartment delivers an exceptional lifestyle in the landmark Art Deco 'Olympic Tyres' building. A true rarity, it combines the charm of its heritage with the comfort and style of contemporary living. Filled with natural light, the open plan living and dining area feels instantly welcoming, featuring soaring ceilings and a seamless connection to a private balcony surrounded by leafy treetop outlooks, perfect for relaxed mornings or entertaining. The sleek kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, a gas cooktop, and ample storage. Both bedrooms are generously sized with built in robes, while the central bathroom is modern and practical with a concealed European laundry. Additional highlights include split system heating and cooling, excellent storage options, and secure off-street parking. Perfectly positioned just 300m from West Footscray Train Station, this location offers effortless city access and everyday convenience, moments from EJ Whitten Oval, Barkly Street cafés, local parks, and boutique shopping. A rare opportunity to own a slice of Melbourne's architectural heritage in a vibrant, connected community, ideal for first home buyers, downsizers, or astute investors alike. Please note: there is no board displayed at the property
Agent: Fraser Lack - flack@bigginscott.com.au - 03 86713777
Agent: Jada Kooyman-Hardge - jadakh@bigginscott.com.au - 03 8671 3709
West Footscray, VIC 3012
Land Size: 385 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Define Your Own West Footscray Direction
Description: Already accompanied by a modern kitchen and bathroom that ensure its current day livability, this classical Californian also offers sensational scope to fully renovate when ready, STCA, and produce a spectacular family property in a prized West Footscray position. The size of the allotment, the depth of the garden and its desirable north-facing rear aspect further complement a home of huge appeal, both today and tomorrow, close to Barkly Street's village vibrancy, schools and West Footscray station - the position, the proportions and the potential form a fabulous combination here. Behind the traditional façade, a two bedroom floor-plan featuring generous living and dining areas includes the modern functionality of the well-designed kitchen and similarly updated bathroom while a separate study that catches the northern light adds to the present day profile. In the garden, a traditional laundry and workshop, a garage and storage shed and the side drive's extra parking illustrate the attraction of the land size and emphasize the possibilities that such a site suggests. West Footscray's ongoing popularity is assured - this address is your opportunity to be a part of something special.
Agent: Joanne Royston - joanne.royston@raywhite.com - 03 9399 6608
Agent: Dean Stanley - dean.stanley@raywhite.com - (03) 9399 6600
Footscray, VIC 3011
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Wake Up to Parkland, Walk to the Train
Description: Step inside and feel the calm immediately. This is an apartment designed to make everyday life easier, quieter, and more considered a space where you can arrive home, exhale, and simply be. Nestled adjacent parklands and walking tracks, with the train station close by to the city. Natural light filters through generous double glazing, drawing you into an open living and dining zone finished with warm timber floors that add depth and comfort underfoot. The layout flows effortlessly, creating a sense of space without wasted corners and offering room to relax, entertain, or work from home without compromise. Sliding doors open to a private balcony framed by leafy outlooks, softening the urban setting and providing a peaceful place for morning coffee, evening wind-down, or time spent outdoors without leaving home. The kitchen is clean, modern and intuitive designed for daily use. Gas cooking, quality appliances and practical storage make it a space where meals are prepared with ease, not effort. Everything is exactly where it should be, including the European laundry nook, allowing the focus to remain on living, not maintaining. The bedroom continues the same sense of calm, with excellent natural light, generous proportions and a layout that invites rest and routine. It's a room that feels private, balanced and grounding a genuine retreat at the end of the day. The bathroom is crisp and contemporary, finished with clean lines and a frameless shower, reinforcing the apartment's quiet sense of quality. Every detail has been considered for comfort and longevity: secure basement parking, a dedicated storage cage, split-system heating and cooling, intercom entry and a well-maintained building that feels solid and dependable. This is an apartment with a high yield that simply works. It offers a lifestyle defined by ease, security and low maintenance, making it ideal for professionals, first home buyers or downsizers seeking a home that supports how they want to live now and into the future. Move in, settle in, and enjoy the confidence of owning a home that feels right from the moment you walk through the door. Booking an inspection is essential. Register your details to receive instant confirmations, updates, and reminders.
Agent: Claudio Zanelli - claudio.3@motion-property.in.boxdice.com.au - 0476 623 111
West Footscray, VIC 3012
Property Type: Townhouse
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Smart Start and Strategic Investment!
Description: Discover urban convenience in this thoughtfully designed two-bedroom townhouse that perfectly balances modern living with neighborhood charm. Spanning approximately 93sqm, this well-built residence offers a smart layout that maximizes every corner while maintaining an open, airy feel throughout. The heart of the home features a seamless flow between living and dining areas, creating an inviting space for both daily relaxation and entertaining friends. Natural light filters through strategically placed windows, highlighting the clean lines and quality finishes that define this property's aesthetic appeal. Two comfortable bedrooms provide peaceful retreats, while the well-appointed bathroom serves the household with practical efficiency, in addition to a downstairs toilet. The primary bedroom offers a tranquil escape from the day's activities, perfect for unwinding in your own private sanctuary. Location becomes a lifestyle advantage here, with Coles Braybrook just a short stroll away for convenient grocery shopping. Commuters will appreciate the nearby Tottenham train station, making city connections effortless. When outdoor time calls, J A McDonald Reserve provides green space for morning jogs, weekend picnics, or simply enjoying fresh air. This townhouse presents an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers seeking quality construction in a well-connected neighborhood. The property's size and layout also make it attractive for investors looking at rental income potential in a growing area. West Footscray continues to evolve as a sought-after suburb, offering the perfect blend of urban amenities and community atmosphere. This property represents smart living in a location where convenience meets comfort, making every day a little easier and more enjoyable.
Agent: Thomas Todorov - thomas.todorov@obre.com.au
Agent: Brandon Gibbins - brandon.gibbins@obrienrealestate.com.au
Maidstone, VIC 3012
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: A warm and cozy place to call home.
Description: From the moment you walk in, this home has an inviting feel. Sunlight fills the open-plan living and dining area, creating a space that's easy to enjoy, whether you're entertaining friends or keeping things lowkey. The kitchen is smartly designed with modern appliances and plenty of storage, making everyday cooking a breeze. Step outside to your generously sized private courtyard, a peaceful retreat that doubles as the perfect spot for summer dinners, morning coffees, or simply unwinding at the end of the day. Two comfortable bedrooms, both with built-in robes, offer plenty of space. The main bedroom comes with its own ensuite, while the second is served by a spacious central bathroom. Extra touches like split-system heating and cooling, options of driveway or garage parking, to add to the effortless comfort. Tucked away in the heart of Maidstone, you're just moments from local cafés, shops and public transport, everything you need right at your doorstep.
Agent: Thomas Todorov - thomas.todorov@obre.com.au
Agent: Brandon Gibbins - brandon.gibbins@obrienrealestate.com.au




















