Essendon Fields vs Strathmore
The verdict
Essendon Fields rates higher for transport (86 vs 81). Strathmore rates higher for education (77 vs 33). Strathmore has a shorter estimated CBD commute (41 vs 45 min).
Scores
Essendon FieldsStrathmore
| Essendon Fields | Strathmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 83 |
| Transport | 86 | 81 |
| Education | 33 | 77 |
| Liveability | 88 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Essendon Fields | Strathmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13 | 8,980 |
| Median age | 45 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | Data not available | $2,506 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | 55.0% |
| Born in Australia | 23.1% | 78.4% |
| Avg household size | Data not available | 2.8 |
Growth: Essendon Fields High Growth · Strathmore High Growth
Property
| Essendon Fields | Strathmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $1.50M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $758K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -10.7% |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 93 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 7,692 | 178 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 107,692 | 334 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 100 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,000,000 | 3,185 |
Essendon Fields is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Essendon Fields | Strathmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,104 |
See the full school list on each profile: Essendon Fields · Strathmore
Transport
| Essendon Fields | Strathmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 81 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 44 |
| Light rail stops | 2 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 45 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 860 m | 1.0 km |
Liveability
| Essendon Fields | Strathmore | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 3 |
| Parks | 3 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 224 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.4 km | 11.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.1 km | 9.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.5 km | 7.0 km |
Population & growth
| Essendon Fields | Strathmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13 | 8,980 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13 | 9,361 |
| Projected 2041 | 17 | 11,748 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 1.04% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Essendon Fields or Strathmore?
Essendon Fields has the higher transport score (Essendon Fields 86/100 vs Strathmore 81/100).
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