Essendon Fields vs Strathmore Heights
The verdict
Strathmore Heights rates higher for education (65 vs 33). Essendon Fields is closer to the coast (12.4 km vs 13.9 km).
Scores
Essendon FieldsStrathmore Heights
| Essendon Fields | Strathmore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 79 |
| Transport | 86 | 82 |
| Education | 33 | 65 |
| Liveability | 88 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Essendon Fields | Strathmore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13 | 1,047 |
| Median age | 45 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | Data not available | $1,975 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | 42.1% |
| Born in Australia | 23.1% | 78.2% |
| Avg household size | Data not available | 2.8 |
Growth: Essendon Fields High Growth · Strathmore Heights High Growth
Property
| Essendon Fields | Strathmore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $1.01M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 8.7% |
| 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
| Essendon Fields | Strathmore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 7,692 | 191 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 107,692 | 287 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 382 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,000,000 | 2,961 |
Essendon Fields is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Essendon Fields | Strathmore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Essendon Fields · Strathmore Heights
Transport
| Essendon Fields | Strathmore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 82 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 2 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 45 | 50 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 860 m | 560 m |
Liveability
| Essendon Fields | Strathmore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 17 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.4 km | 13.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.1 km | 12.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.5 km | 8.7 km |
Population & growth
| Essendon Fields | Strathmore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13 | 1,047 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13 | 1,091 |
| Projected 2041 | 17 | 1,370 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 1.03% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Essendon Fields or Strathmore Heights?
Essendon Fields has the higher transport score (Essendon Fields 86/100 vs Strathmore Heights 82/100).
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