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 | 1,101 | 1,090 |
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 has a higher average school ICSEA (Aberfeldie 1101 vs Essendon West 1090; national average 1000).
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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