Airport West, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Airport West VIC is 8,173 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Airport West is $883 per week ($45,916 per year). Median rent in Airport West is $401 per week ($1,738 per month). Airport West has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Airport West has a population density of 2,224 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Airport West is Italy. The most common religion is Catholic (44.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Airport West is $2,085.

There were 1,064 recorded offences in Airport West in 2025-25, a rate of 130 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (596 offences).

Population
8,173
Census 2021
Median income
$883/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$401/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
39years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Airport West vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Airport West is $883 a week, 15% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 301st of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $401 a week, $85 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 22.8% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 39, 4 years younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureAirport WestTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$883/wk$767/wk +15%$766/wk
Household income$1,761/wk$1,687/wk +4%$1,637/wk
Rent$401/wk$316/wk +27%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,085/mo$1,723/mo +21%$1,733/mo
Median age3943 −4 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.8%19.1% +3.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Airport West, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Airport West Population

8,173 residents at the 2021 Census.

Airport West Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$883/wk
$45,916 per year
Ranked 2,336 of 14,663
Median Rent
$401/wk
$1,738 per month
Ranked 1,844 of 14,663
Median Age
39years
1 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,085/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Airport West Rent Prices & Affordability

23% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,761/wk
Median rent $401/wk
Rent to income 22.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Airport West against your income

About $7,631 a month
Median rent $401/wk
Left after rent $1,360/wk
Rent share 22.8%

Airport West Schools

16
schools nearby
9
government
1069
avg ICSEA score
10,790
total students
Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 2,913 students
1173
ICSEA
Essendon North Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 629 students
1116
ICSEA
St John Bosco's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 413 students
1108
ICSEA
St Bernard's College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,567 students
1100
ICSEA
Buckley Park College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 888 students
1088
ICSEA
St Peter's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 561 students
1085
ICSEA
St Christopher's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 727 students
1083
ICSEA
Niddrie Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 299 students
1052
ICSEA
Keilor Heights Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 254 students
1049
ICSEA
School of the Good Shepherd Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 374 students
1046
ICSEA
Niddrie Autistic School Government
Primary · U · 153 students
1038
ICSEA
Rosehill Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,109 students
1027
ICSEA
Essendon Keilor College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 697 students
1004
ICSEA
Tullamarine Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 206 students
997
ICSEA
Penola Catholic College - Glenroy Campus Catholic
Secondary

Showing 15 of 16 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Airport West, with a map

Airport West Map

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Airport West, Victoria: 37.7226°S, 144.8782°E

Airport West Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (16)

People in Airport West

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (3,979) Female 51.3% (4,191)

Population Density

2,224
people per km²
8,173 people · 3.7 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,292
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Italy
5.8%
India
2.4%
England
1.4%
Greece
1.3%
New Zealand
1.1%
China
1.0%
Malta
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
8.5%
Greek
3.0%
Mandarin
1.4%
Arabic
1.1%
Spanish
1.0%
Cantonese
0.9%
Hindi
0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
24.9%
English
23.8%
Italian
23.7%
Irish
10.4%
Scottish
7.2%
Greek
5.7%
Maltese
4.0%
Chinese
3.4%
Indian
2.7%
German
2.6%
Croatian
1.9%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Catholic
44.3%
No religion
27.2%
Eastern Orthodox
5.8%
Anglican
4.6%
Not stated
4.3%
Islam
2.0%
Buddhism
1.9%
Hinduism
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
43.9% 2,990
Separated
3.6% 247
Divorced
9.4% 639
Widowed
6.8% 461
Never married
36.4% 2,481

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
40.8%
Couple: no children
26.7%
Couple: no children under 15
17.0%
One parent: no children under 15
9.4%
One parent: children under 15
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
31.4%
2 persons
32.2%
3 persons
16.6%
4 persons
14.5%
5 persons
4.1%
6+ persons
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Airport West

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,438 occupied private dwellings in Airport West at the 2021 Census, 28.0% were rented, 38.0% owned outright and 31.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.1% 39 dwellings
Owned outright
38.0% 1,306 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
31.8% 1,093 dwellings
Rented
28.0% 962 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 38 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
63.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
19.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
16.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.8%
2 bedrooms
21.7%
3 bedrooms
60.2%
4 bedrooms
14.8%
5 bedrooms
2.1%
6+ bedrooms
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.7%
$300-$449/mo
1.8%
$450-$599/mo
1.8%
$600-$799/mo
2.1%
$800-$999/mo
3.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
28.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
17.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.7%
1 vehicle
41.3%
2 vehicles
37.9%
3 vehicles
10.0%
4+ vehicles
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Airport West

Employment

Employed full-time
42.2% 2,666 people
Employed part-time
19.5% 1,229 people
Unemployed
3.0% 192 people
Not in labour force
35.2% 2,224 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
31.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.1%
Managers
15.9%
Clerical & Administrative
13.6%
Community & Personal Service
10.3%
Sales Workers
5.1%
Labourers
4.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
1.8%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
6.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
6.5%
$800-$999/wk
5.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.4%
$4,000+/wk
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.0%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
5.5%
$300-$399/wk
4.8%
$400-$499/wk
3.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
9.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.4%
$3,500+/wk
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.2%
Did not go to work
17.2%
Car (passenger)
4.0%
Walked only
1.8%
Train
1.3%
Tram/Light Rail
0.7%
Bicycle
0.6%
Bus
0.6%
Other
0.5%
Truck
0.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
69.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
33.8%
Certificate III/IV
30.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.7%
Postgraduate Degree
9.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.3%
Certificate I/II
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
25.4%
Engineering
15.5%
Society & Culture
11.6%
Education
10.8%
Health
10.8%
Architecture & Building
8.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.5%
Creative Arts
4.4%
Information Technology
4.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.7%
Agriculture & Environment
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Catholic
23.4%
Pre-school
16.1%
Secondary: Government
15.3%
Primary: Government
15.3%
Secondary: Catholic
11.4%
Vocational Education
10.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
89.7%
Has need for assistance
7.1%
Need for assistance not stated
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
676
Asthma
316
Arthritis
233
Diabetes
228
Heart disease
202
Lung condition
142
Cancer
125
Kidney disease
110
Stroke
82
Dementia
21

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.0% 983
Did not provide
85.0% 5,571

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
8.7% 575
Not a volunteer
91.3% 5,999

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
1.7% 114
Never served
98.3% 6,490

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
36.5%
1 child
14.0%
2 children
29.6%
3 children
14.3%
4 children
4.5%
5+ children
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
41
1951: 1960
311
1961: 1970
429
1971: 1980
177
1981: 1990
199
1991: 2000
188
2001: 2010
268
2011: 2015
183
2016
33
2017
57
2018
48
2019
58
2020
15
2021
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

12.7%
moved in the last year
40.4%
moved in the last 5 years
4.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
6,842
Moved from VIC
746
Moved: same area (SA2)
181
Moved from overseas
36
Moved from NSW
12
Moved from QLD
4
Moved from TAS
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.2%
5: 14 hours
29.6%
15: 29 hours
11.8%
30+ hours
9.1%
Did not do domestic work
29.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.7%
Step family: no other children
5.6%
Blended family: no other children
2.2%
Intact family: other children present
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Airport West Crime Statistics

1,064 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
596
Justice Procedures
119
Assault
87
Drug Offences
71
Property Damage
59
Break & Enter
46
Fraud
42
Weapons
29
Public Order
11
Robbery
2
Other
2

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Airport West

The closest suburb to Airport West is Strathmore Heights, 1.8 km away.

Strathmore Heights
1.8 km away · income $815/wk · rent $448/wk
Niddrie
1.9 km away · income $965/wk · rent $432/wk
Keilor Park
2.1 km away · income $645/wk · rent $392/wk
Tullamarine
2.4 km away · income $726/wk · rent $355/wk
Gowanbrae
2.6 km away · income $930/wk · rent $445/wk
Keilor East
2.7 km away · income $759/wk · rent $406/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Airport West

What is the population of Airport West VIC?

The population of Airport West VIC is 8,173 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,224 people per km². Airport West is ranked #863 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Airport West?

The median personal income in Airport West VIC is $883 per week, or $45,916 per year. The median household income is $1,761 per week. Family income is $2,292 per week. Airport West is ranked #2,336 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Airport West?

Median rent in Airport West VIC is $401 per week ($1,738 per month). Rent represents 22.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Airport West ranks #1,844 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Airport West?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Airport West VIC is $2,085. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Airport West?

The median age in Airport West VIC is 39 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Airport West a good suburb to live in?

Airport West is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 8,173. The median income is $883/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20015. All dollar figures in AUD.