Aberfeldie vs Essendon West
The verdict
Essendon West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $1.88M in Aberfeldie. Aberfeldie rates higher for education (79 vs 74). Aberfeldie has a shorter estimated CBD commute (37 vs 41 min).
Scores
| Aberfeldie | Essendon West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 80 |
| Transport | 81 | 77 |
| Education | 79 | 74 |
| Liveability | 90 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Aberfeldie | Essendon West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,925 | 1,559 |
| Median age | 41 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,571 | $2,338 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 57.1% | 51.5% |
| Born in Australia | 78.8% | 76.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Aberfeldie High Growth · Essendon West High Growth
Property
| Aberfeldie | Essendon West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.88M | $1.33M |
| Median unit price | $716K | $795K |
| House price YoY | 139.1% | 23.4% |
| 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 West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 127 | 128 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 255 | 64 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 76 | 257 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,057 | 2,694 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Aberfeldie | Essendon West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,100 | 1,100 |
See the full school list on each profile: Aberfeldie · Essendon West
Transport
| Aberfeldie | Essendon West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 77 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 37 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Aberfeldie | Essendon West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 58 | 16 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.8 km | 9.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.3 km | 9.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.1 km | 9.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 4.6 km |
Population & growth
| Aberfeldie | Essendon West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,925 | 1,559 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,154 | 1,668 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,135 | 2,040 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.43% | 1.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Aberfeldie or Essendon West?
Aberfeldie and Essendon West have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Aberfeldie or Essendon West?
Essendon West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $1.88M.
Which has better schools, Aberfeldie or Essendon West?
Aberfeldie and Essendon West have similar average school ICSEA scores (1100 and 1100).
Which has better public transport, Aberfeldie or Essendon West?
Aberfeldie has the higher transport score (Aberfeldie 81/100 vs Essendon West 77/100).
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