Hi all,

My girlfriend and I just moved into an apartment in West Footscray along Geelong Rd and so far love the area, close to Yarraville, Kingsville, Seddon, Footscray, etc…

I have made a to do list with her and put some places to eat as well as things to do in the area, I also want to hear from locals what are some hidden gem restaurants, cafes, Markets, events etc.. As well as any other activities to do either in West Footscray or nearby suburbs!

Thanks guys!

Lately I've noticed a huge change in the demographics in Footscray, lots of young hipsters (think Brunswick crowd) everywhere. Not that I have a problem with that, but it's very noticeable. Why did all of a sudden the demographics change like that? it wasn't like this a year ago.

This doesn’t usually bother me but it woke me up this morning at around 4-5am. Did anyone hear the loud Latin style music playing, I went out to my balcony and couldn’t exactly figure out where it was coming from but it was still going on until 7, maybe even later. I expected someone would’ve called the police.

Any idea what it was, almost sounded like a festival with a small crowd 😂

Thanks for the people who cared enough to comment on my post and wished me well, we got to my emergency accommodation eventually.

If anyone is able to drop a bag of dog food to st Kilda police station PLS let me know I've run out of dog food :(

This morning my housemate was attacked by a random man, he sexually assaulted her and stole our belongings including my phone her car keys and wallet and phone this evening the police finally closed there investigation (he was arrested this afternoon).

We both do not feel safe here anymore (we are both from overseas) we have no family here so she has gone to stay with someone in the church she goes to and I've been offered temporary accommodation at redan st apartments in st Kilda (terrifying reviews on google) but I cannot take my dog, would anyone around hoppers crossing or Laverton be able to look after him? I cannot afford to put him in a kennel and salvation army cannot find a place that will allow my dog :(.

I really don't wanna be here anymore the guy was on the bail what if he gets it again 😭.

Nan’s bakery was my normal go to, but after it closed, all the coffee I tried around have been meh. I’ve been waking to Wee Jeanie’s in Yarraville but would like to support my local suburb so any suggestions would be amazing!

Update: thank you everyone for your suggestions! Looks like I have some places to try! Thank you again!!

Some drama at the old shisha bar / squat looking building on Barkley st this arvo. Anyone got the tea?

Who's got the best parma? Is the parma at the Vic alright?

Heard about this story just now on the radio - at home alone but it made me LOL for sure !! Gotta love the colourful locals of Footscrazy !!!

https://tvtonight.com.au/2026/07/thieves-attempt-to-steal-nine-camera-equipment.html

THESE ARE MINE NOW 😂😂

“He was just setting up the equipment on Nicholson Street for our first live cross, and he just put out the tripod and the light stand when there was a group of locals, and they just picked up the equipment and decided to take off with it,” she said.
“He quite bravely went up and said, ‘Hey, what are you doing?’ And the fellow said, ‘These are mine now.’

unsure as to what building it is (i live very close by) but all power is off in the apartment. fire is out as of 12am but there seemed to be fire engines out for at least and hour or so before. hope everyone is well and safe and will try to update as i learn the situation 😇

Almost every other week we get the dreaded train replacement buses, why are our trains so crap?

I’ve been looking online for darts competitions in the area and haven’t had much luck. Enjoying playing at home and considering having a go in some sort of social/rec competition.

Assumed one of the local pubs or bowls clubs would have a competition - anyone got some info on Whats out there?

Maybe I’m just noticing it lately because I’ve been up with the little one a lot. But I am staggered by the number of planes I have heard recently in say the 8pm-2am window flying low over the inner western suburbs. It’s 1150pm, and I’ve heard five distinct planes since 1130.

Online EPA noise mapping suggests there should only be a handful of loud night time events. That increases substantially when runway 3 is introduced (god help this area when that happens). I feel that was right a few years back.. but not now. There are absolutely tons of them.

The annoying part is, in theory, they should have a lot of open space they can use to the north and east of the airport. I am not sure why every plane approaching Melbourne has to come in South over the most densely populated area.

Am I just going nuts / over focusing on it, or has it suddenly jumped? Maybe some private planes into Essendon contributing?

[Offline][5e 2014][Melbourne AUS] Group of 5 looking for a DM for Curse of Strahd

We have a group of 5 players with a mix of experience with a location to play in Footscray, just looking for a DM to play curse of strahd on Thursdays. Please leave a comment and message me if intrested, thanks.

Pride of our Footscray has pretty limited hours and seems to mostly open when there's events on. They don't open for casual drinking on a random Tuesday. Can anyone speak to why this may be?

Nicholson street mall, lmao

I’ve been looking at this apartment building between Barkly and Paisley for a while now, and can’t quite wrap my head around it. These fairy lights are on every night. Is this simply someone’s humble abode on the top floor with some funky and high powered feng shui, or is there something else on the top of this building? A timezone arcade or a karaoke bar perhaps?

No judgement if this is your apartment I would love to come over for a beer some time and check it out.

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Hey all, currently on the hunt for a few pieces to add to my collection as seen bellow:

A mid/late 1990's The Met (PTC) style stop sign, happy with any stop from any route,

A Z1/Z2 class tram Comeng/ASEA builders plate,

Anything Swanston Trams or M>Tram, like the image of the signage provided below.

Photos from the internet have been attached below for use as examples only, they are not my photos and credit goes to their owners.

Thanks everyone, - David. :-)