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Aberfeldie vs Essendon

The verdict

Essendon is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.75M versus $1.88M in Aberfeldie. Essendon rates higher for transport (100 vs 81). Aberfeldie is closer to the coast (8.8 km vs 9.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Aberfeldie rates higher (100 vs 82/100 in Essendon).

Scores

AberfeldieEssendon
AberfeldieEssendon
Overall8491
Transport81100
Education7982
Liveability9091

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

AberfeldieEssendon
Population3,92521,240
Median age4139
Median household income (wk)$2,571$2,132
Bachelor degree or higher57.1%59.9%
Born in Australia78.8%72.1%
Avg household size2.82.4

Growth: Aberfeldie High Growth · Essendon High Growth

Property

AberfeldieEssendon
Median house price$1.88M$1.75M
Median unit price$716K$558K
House price YoY139.1%-11.9%
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

AberfeldieEssendon
Residential safety score10082
Break & enter dwelling /100k127268
Motor vehicle theft /100k255447
Domestic assault /100k76118
Total incidents /100k (all)3,0575,782

Total incidents over time

Schools

AberfeldieEssendon
Total schools47
Government13
Independent02
Average ICSEA1,1011,120

See the full school list on each profile: Aberfeldie · Essendon

Transport

AberfeldieEssendon
Transport score81100
Train stations01
Bus stops2095
Light rail stops024
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)3725
Nearest train station (km)1.1 km230 m

Liveability

AberfeldieEssendon
Summer max temp25.8°C25.8°C
Winter max temp14.2°C14.2°C
Annual rainfall (mm)600600
Supermarkets15
Cafes & restaurants418
Parks519
Playgrounds516
Swimming pools58296
Medical GPs01
Distance to coast (km)8.8 km9.9 km
Distance to CBD (km)8.3 km8.4 km
Nearest beach (km)9.1 kmData not available
Nearest hospital (km)3.9 km5.1 km

Population & growth

AberfeldieEssendon
Population (2021)3,92521,240
Estimated 20254,15422,480
Projected 20415,13527,787
Annual growth rate1.43%1.43%

Common questions

Which is safer, Aberfeldie or Essendon?

Aberfeldie has the higher residential safety score (Aberfeldie 100/100 vs Essendon 82/100).

Which is more affordable, Aberfeldie or Essendon?

Essendon is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.75M versus $1.88M.

Which has better schools, Aberfeldie or Essendon?

Essendon has a higher average school ICSEA (Aberfeldie 1101 vs Essendon 1120; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Aberfeldie or Essendon?

Essendon has the higher transport score (Aberfeldie 81/100 vs Essendon 100/100).

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Data sources

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