What to know about Footscray
- At the 2021 Census, 52.3% of Footscray's occupied private dwellings were flats or apartments, 31.5% were separate houses and 15.3% were semi-detached, terrace or townhouses.Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats
- 55.9% of Footscray households rented their home at the 2021 Census, against 27.0% owned with a mortgage and 14.3% owned outright.Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats
- Maribyrnong's temporary tradesperson parking permit needs at least five days' notice and is not issued for trucks or for vehicles over 4.5 tonnes or 7.5 metres.Source: City of Maribyrnong
- Maribyrnong says loading zones are for goods-carrying vehicles and trucks picking up or delivering goods, with a 30-minute limit where the sign shows none, and vehicles in clearways during signed times can be towed.Source: City of Maribyrnong
- Each eligible Maribyrnong household gets one free hard rubbish collection each calendar year, of up to 2 cubic metres, booked through the MyMaribyrnong portal.Source: City of Maribyrnong
- Amendment C125, approved on 19 March 2015, put most of central Footscray into the Activity Centre Zone, with eight precincts that each have their own building rules.Source: City of Maribyrnong
Apartments in the centre, houses around it
Footscray's centre has filled with apartments since amendment C125 put most of it into the Activity Centre Zone in 2015, with eight precincts that each have their own building rules (City of Maribyrnong). At the 2021 Census 52.3% of homes were flats or apartments, 31.5% separate houses and 15.3% semi-detached, terrace or townhouses. More than half of households rent (55.9%). Moving from a central apartment? See apartment and unit moves. From a house in the surrounding streets? See house removals.
Parking the truck
Maribyrnong's temporary tradesperson parking permit is not issued for trucks or for vehicles over 4.5 tonnes or 7.5 metres, so it will not cover most removal trucks (City of Maribyrnong). Loading zones are another option: Maribyrnong says they are for goods-carrying vehicles and trucks picking up or delivering goods, with a 30-minute limit where the sign shows none. Parking on nature strips is illegal, and a vehicle in a clearway during signed times can be towed (City of Maribyrnong).
Use your free hard rubbish collection first
Each eligible Maribyrnong household gets one free hard rubbish collection a calendar year, of up to 2 cubic metres, booked through the MyMaribyrnong portal. Changes must be made by 2pm on the Friday before collection or the free collection is lost (City of Maribyrnong). Clear out, then request a free quote for what is left.
Common questions
Can a removal truck use a loading zone in Footscray?
Maribyrnong says loading zones are for goods-carrying vehicles and trucks picking up or delivering goods, with a 30-minute limit where the sign shows none. Check the sign at the zone you plan to use.
Does Maribyrnong's tradesperson permit cover a removal truck?
No. It is not issued for trucks or for vehicles over 4.5 tonnes or 7.5 metres.
How do I book a hard rubbish collection before moving?
Through the MyMaribyrnong portal. Each eligible household gets one free collection of up to 2 cubic metres each calendar year.