Airport West
VIC 3042 • Greater Melbourne
About Airport West
Airport West is a well-established suburb located 12 kilometres northwest of Melbourne's CBD, within the City of Moonee Valley. With a population of around 8,200, it's named for its location west of Essendon Airport—notably the only Australian locality containing 'Airport' in its name that doesn't actually contain an airport. The suburb is bounded by the Calder Highway, Tullamarine Freeway, and Western Ring Road, providing excellent connectivity to Melbourne's airport precinct.
The suburb boasts a strong Italian heritage, with almost a quarter of residents claiming Italian ancestry, contributing to its character and local food scene. Westfield Airport West provides comprehensive shopping with major retailers, while the area's light industrial sector serves the nearby airports. Tram route 59 connects directly to Flinders Street station, making city commuting convenient. Airport West appeals to families and professionals seeking affordable housing with good amenities and freeway access to both Melbourne CBD and the airport.
Airport West falls under postcode 3042 and is governed by Moonee Valley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Niddrie (Western Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 477 — Moonee Ponds to Watergardens 25 min to Watergardens
- 478, 479 — Airport West to Niddrie/Essendon 10-15 min
- 59 Tram — Airport West to Flinders St Station 45-50 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Tram 59 runs directly from Westfield to Flinders St
Most errands can be accomplished on foot, especially around the Westfield precinct.
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesShop 1-M01 Louis Street AIRPORT WEST 3042 VIC -
WoolworthsWestfield Airport West, 25-39 Louis Street Airport West 3042 VIC -
ALDILouis Street 29 - 35, Airport West VIC 3042
Schools
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Peters Street
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Watt Street
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Sapphire Street
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34 Roberts Road
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6 Teague Street
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Muriel Street
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Garnet Street
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Italy 470
- 2. India 194
- 3. England 118
- 4. Greece 105
- 5. New Zealand 91
- 6. China 78
- 7. Malta 77
- 8. Sri Lanka 57
- 9. Philippines 54
- 10. Croatia 35
- 11. Thailand 35
- 12. Vietnam 35
- 13. Hong Kong 30
- 14. Malaysia 27
- 15. Scotland 27
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)