Essendon North vs Essendon West
The verdict
Essendon West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $1.39M in Essendon North. Essendon North rates higher for transport (92 vs 77). Essendon West is closer to the coast (9.5 km vs 11.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Essendon West rates higher (100 vs 69/100 in Essendon North).
Scores
| Essendon North | Essendon West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 80 |
| Transport | 92 | 77 |
| Education | 75 | 74 |
| Liveability | 86 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Essendon North | Essendon West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,071 | 1,559 |
| Median age | 38 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,712 | $2,338 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.9% | 51.5% |
| Born in Australia | 65.3% | 76.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Growth: Essendon North High Growth · Essendon West High Growth
Property
| Essendon North | Essendon West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.39M | $1.33M |
| Median unit price | $432K | $795K |
| House price YoY | 6.3% | 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
| Essendon North | Essendon West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 293 | 128 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 554 | 64 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 326 | 257 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,285 | 2,694 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Essendon North | Essendon West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,115 | 1,090 |
See the full school list on each profile: Essendon North · Essendon West
Transport
| Essendon North | Essendon West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 77 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 5 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 240 m | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Essendon North | Essendon West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 14 | 16 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.1 km | 9.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.0 km | 9.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.2 km | 4.6 km |
Population & growth
| Essendon North | Essendon West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,071 | 1,559 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,250 | 1,668 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,018 | 2,040 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.43% | 1.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Essendon North or Essendon West?
Essendon West has the higher residential safety score (Essendon North 69/100 vs Essendon West 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Essendon North or Essendon West?
Essendon West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $1.39M.
Which has better schools, Essendon North or Essendon West?
Essendon North has a higher average school ICSEA (Essendon North 1115 vs Essendon West 1090; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Essendon North or Essendon West?
Essendon North has the higher transport score (Essendon North 92/100 vs Essendon West 77/100).
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