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Our team of physio's service patients from all over Melbourne, though most come from nearby suburbs such as Seddon, Kingsville and Flemington.

Whether you need help with an existing injury, rehabilitation, soft tissue therapy or joint manipulations, we consider ourselves the best physios and physiotherapy clinic in Footscray.

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The suburbs bordering Footscray are Maidstone, Flemington, Maribyrnong, West Footscray, West Melbourne, Kingsville, Yarraville, and Seddon. The suburb is in the inner-western area of Melbourne and is situated 5 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD, under the local government area of the City of Maribyrnong.

With a population of 16,345, as recorded at the 2016 Census, Footscray characterises a multicultural and diverse central shopping area, which is a result of several migrations taking place in Melbourne, particularly in Footscray. With the recent developments and gentrification in the suburb, Footscray ranked 13th in Timeout Magazine’s ‘50 Coolest Neighbourhoods in the World’ for the year 2019.

Footscray is positioned 37th in the list of the most liveable suburbs in Melbourne in the 2011 ‘Liveable Melbourne’ survey. Besides, numerous industrial sites are transforming the modern-day housing estates.

History of Footscray

The suburb was once a centre for the migrants from Italy, Greece and former Yugoslavia. Later, Footscray became a hub for East African and Vietnamese immigrants in Melbourne.

The area got its name from Foots Cray, a neighbourhood located on the River Cray, London. Footscray was built mainly on the Kulin nation. Charles Grimes was the first European to visit Footscray in 1803. A punt was developed on the Maribyrnong River in 1839, which connects Melbourne with Ballarat, Geelong, Bendigo, and Castlemaine.

Facilities

There are several educational institutions in and around Footscray, including kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, universities and other institutes.

Other facilities in Footscray include the Footscray Public Library, Western General Hospital, the Heavenly Queen Temple, etc.

Famous Destinations Around Footscray

The Footscray Public Library

The Footscray Public Library, governed by the Maribyrnong City Council, offers services like orientation tours, ‘story time’ especially for preschoolers, internet classes, assistance with research needs, information and reference services, and others.

Footscray Park

The park comprises a boardwalk by the riverside, which is suitable for joggers, walkers, and bikers. It also has a playground for kids who can have a relaxing and fun playtime.

Heavenly Queen Temple

This is a temple to Mazu, the Chinese sea-goddess and is the largest Taoist temple in Australia. The statue of Mazu, which is the main attraction of the temple, is imported from Nanjing, China.