Melbourne’s Inner West has officially welcomed its most premium Build to Rent (BTR) residence, with the opening of Indi Footscray by Oxford Properties Group (Oxford) and Investa.
The second Indi BTR community in Melbourne and third nationally, Indi Footscray at 3 McNab Avenue will deliver 702 apartments across three buildings, offering residents sweeping views of Melbourne’s skyline, on-site management and resort-style amenity just six kilometres from the CBD.
An outdoor basketball half-court with city and bay views, indoor cinema, rooftop dining and entertainment spaces with skyline views atop every building, wellness spaces including a gym and yoga studio, games rooms, co-working zone and pet-friendly facilities are among the amenities available to residents at Indi Footscray.
Designed by SJB and delivered by Icon, the project sets a new benchmark for rental accommodation in the west, comprising studio to three-bedroom apartments, each appointed with modern Fisher & Paykel appliances and stylish finishes. At the entrance, soaring arches, rich brickwork and lush podium landscaping create a defined gateway that blends heritage character with contemporary living.
The Global Living Company furnished the elevated communal spaces, supplied the furnished apartments and styled the displays, complemented by award-winning interior decorator Simone Haag, who styled the communal interiors. Together, the interiors balance lux living with everyday functionality to ensure residents feel connected to the space as it evolves and is lived in over time.
To commemorate the completion, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held today that brought together Katie Hall MP Member for Footscray, City of Maribyrnong Mayor Mohamed Semra, developer and investment manager Investa, owner Oxford, builder Icon, architect SJB and key project partners.
Coinciding with the launch of the development, the ceremony included an unveiling of Indi Footscray’s 75-metre art mural, featuring the work of six street artists. Four local artists – First Nations artist Tommy Day, Brolga, Minna Leunig and Lynn Bremner – alongside two international artists, Francesco Camillo Giorgino (Millo) and Seth Globepainter, collaborated in a work that celebrates Footscray's vibrant arts scene.
Delivered by renowned Australian public art and placemaking studio, Juddy Roller, the purposeful integration of the large-scale curated cultural work celebrates Footscray's strong creative identity that defines one of Melbourne’s most historically layered and culturally rich suburbs.
Demand to live in Footscray has grown strongly over the last four years, with median rents for units increasing by 51 per cent since 2022.[1] This momentum has been supported by significant Victorian Government investment in the area, including $1.5 billion for the new Footscray Hospital, more than $120 million for the Footscray Learning Precinct and $36.6 million to redevelop Whitten Oval. Major transport connectivity projects including the new Dixon Veloway and Victoria’s Big Build initiatives such as the Metro Tunnel and West Gate Tunnel[2], has supported this momentum, enhancing liveability through improved connectivity and reduced heavy vehicle traffic on local roads.
The presence of Victoria University in Footscray strengthens the suburb's appeal, attracting students and educators, as well as young professionals who choose to remain in the suburb beyond their studies.
[1] CoreLogic Rental Trends, Footscray 3011. Accessed April 2026. Footscray, VIC 3011: Suburb Profile & Property Report | YIP
[2] Victorian Government Footscray Opportunity and Directions Paper. Accessed April 2026. Footscray precinct | vic.gov.au
