Tottenham Property Market
& Suburb Profile

Unlike its residential neighbours like West Footscray or Yarraville, Tottenham has historically been an industrial heartland with a negligible residential population; however, it is emerging as a critical focus for urban renewal and high-density residential planning.

The suburb is anchored by the Tottenham Train Station on the Sunbury line, which has recently been designated as a key "Activity Centre" by the Victorian Government. This status is driving a long-term transformation aimed at introducing significantly more housing - including apartments and townhouses - near the station to leverage the increased rail capacity provided by the Metro Tunnel. While the area currently lacks a traditional "high street" or village centre, residents in the small existing residential pockets and new developments rely on the extensive retail and dining offerings in nearby West Footscray and Central West Shopping Centre in Braybrook.

Outdoor recreation is focused around the peripheral greenery of the Maribyrnong River corridor and local reserves in adjacent suburbs, as much of Tottenham itself remains occupied by large-scale warehousing and manufacturing facilities. Connectivity is the suburb's primary asset; in addition to frequent rail services that reach the CBD in approximately 15 minutes, Tottenham is a central node for major arterial roads including Sunshine Road, Geelong Road, and Somerville Road, providing excellent access for logistics and commuters alike.

For investors and developers, Tottenham represents a high-potential "frontier" market. The scarcity of traditional housing means median data is often influenced by large-scale industrial sales, but the median value for the few houses in the area is still affordable, offering a lower entry point than neighbouring West Footscray. The area is currently a "buyer's market" as the community awaits the start of major works for the Sunshine Superhub and the rollout of new planning controls that will eventually permit residential heights of six storeys or more in the station's immediate core.