Essendon North vs Strathmore Heights
The verdict
Strathmore Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.39M in Essendon North. Essendon North rates higher for transport (92 vs 82). Essendon North is closer to the coast (11.1 km vs 13.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Strathmore Heights rates higher (82 vs 69/100 in Essendon North).
Scores
| Essendon North | Strathmore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 79 |
| Transport | 92 | 82 |
| Education | 75 | 65 |
| 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 | Strathmore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,071 | 1,047 |
| Median age | 38 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,712 | $1,975 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.9% | 42.1% |
| Born in Australia | 65.3% | 78.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.8 |
Growth: Essendon North High Growth · Strathmore Heights High Growth
Property
| Essendon North | Strathmore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.39M | $1.01M |
| Median unit price | $432K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 6.3% | 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 North | Strathmore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 293 | 191 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 554 | 287 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 326 | 382 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,285 | 2,961 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Essendon North | Strathmore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,115 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Essendon North · Strathmore Heights
Transport
| Essendon North | Strathmore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 82 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 5 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 50 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 240 m | 560 m |
Liveability
| Essendon North | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 14 | 17 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.1 km | 13.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.0 km | 12.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.2 km | 8.7 km |
Population & growth
| Essendon North | Strathmore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,071 | 1,047 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,250 | 1,091 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,018 | 1,370 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.43% | 1.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Essendon North or Strathmore Heights?
Strathmore Heights has the higher residential safety score (Essendon North 69/100 vs Strathmore Heights 82/100).
Which is more affordable, Essendon North or Strathmore Heights?
Strathmore Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.39M.
Which has better public transport, Essendon North or Strathmore Heights?
Essendon North has the higher transport score (Essendon North 92/100 vs Strathmore Heights 82/100).
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