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Overview

Airport West sits 12 km north‑west of Melbourne’s CBD within the City of Moonee Valley and recorded a population of 8,173 at the 2021 census. Bordered by the Calder Highway, the Tullamarine Freeway and the Western Ring Road, the suburb takes its name from its position west of Essendon Airport and lies close to Melbourne Airport. The northern corner is anchored by Westfield Airport West, a shopping centre that hosts Target, Kmart, Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and a Village Cinemas complex, providing residents with a full retail and entertainment precinct.

The area blends residential streets with light‑industrial, manufacturing and freight businesses, reflecting its proximity to the two airports. Tram route 59 runs from the Westfield precinct along Matthews Avenue to the city centre, complemented by seven CDC Melbourne and Kastoria Bus Lines routes and a Night Network service. Major roads were upgraded in 2006‑07 to ease congestion, while local schools, including Niddrie Primary, St Christopher’s Catholic Primary and the Niddrie Campus of Essendon Keilor College, offer family‑friendly options, and clubs such as the Airport West Football Club add a community‑sport vibe.

Region type mix: Metro 100%.