Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
West Melbourne - Industrial
6 km²
Daily life in West Melbourne - Industrial is focused on commerce rather than community, as the area is sparsely populated and largely non-residential. It functions primarily as a hub for 153 businesses with almost no permanent residents. While it sits very close to the city centre, the landscape is built for industry and trade rather than homes and families.
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The area is essentially non-residential, with a total population of 0.
Despite having no residents, there are 51 schools within 3 km, which is more than about 91% of similar areas.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
A short 6-minute drive gets you to the city, though the walk to the nearest stop is much longer than in most areas. Most people use buses (61.7%) or trains (38.3%) to get around.
The area is dominated by industry, hosting 153 businesses, while its population remains at 0.
The average annual rainfall is 623mm, which is a little above the state figure, and the average minimum temperature is well above the Victorian average at 11.2 degrees.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 92.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, access to parks, schools, and groceries is far below the state average.
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