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
| Aberfeldie | Essendon | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 91 |
| Transport | 81 | 100 |
| Education | 79 | 82 |
| Liveability | 90 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Aberfeldie | Essendon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,925 | 21,240 |
| Median age | 41 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,571 | $2,132 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 57.1% | 59.9% |
| Born in Australia | 78.8% | 72.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.4 |
Growth: Aberfeldie High Growth · Essendon High Growth
Property
| Aberfeldie | Essendon | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.88M | $1.75M |
| Median unit price | $716K | $558K |
| House price YoY | 139.1% | -11.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Aberfeldie | Essendon | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 127 | 268 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 255 | 447 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 76 | 118 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,057 | 5,782 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Aberfeldie | Essendon | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 7 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,101 | 1,120 |
See the full school list on each profile: Aberfeldie · Essendon
Transport
| Aberfeldie | Essendon | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 100 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 95 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 24 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 37 | 25 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 230 m |
Liveability
| Aberfeldie | Essendon | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 18 |
| Parks | 5 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 16 |
| Swimming pools | 58 | 296 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.8 km | 9.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.3 km | 8.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.1 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 5.1 km |
Population & growth
| Aberfeldie | Essendon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,925 | 21,240 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,154 | 22,480 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,135 | 27,787 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.43% | 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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