Essendon vs Moonee Ponds
The verdict
Moonee Ponds is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.54M versus $1.75M in Essendon. Moonee Ponds rates higher for liveability (97 vs 91). Moonee Ponds is closer to the coast (8.2 km vs 9.9 km).
Scores
| Essendon | Moonee Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 94 |
| Transport | 100 | 100 |
| Education | 82 | 85 |
| Liveability | 91 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Essendon | Moonee Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,240 | 16,224 |
| Median age | 39 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,132 | $2,111 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 59.9% | 63.8% |
| Born in Australia | 72.1% | 68.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Growth: Essendon High Growth · Moonee Ponds High Growth
Property
| Essendon | Moonee Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.75M | $1.54M |
| Median unit price | $558K | $598K |
| House price YoY | -11.9% | -5.7% |
| 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 | Moonee Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 268 | 271 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 447 | 388 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 118 | 179 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,782 | 8,377 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Essendon | Moonee Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,120 | 1,133 |
See the full school list on each profile: Essendon · Moonee Ponds
Transport
| Essendon | Moonee Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 100 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 95 | 67 |
| Light rail stops | 24 | 21 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 25 | 21 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 230 m | 200 m |
Liveability
| Essendon | Moonee Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 41 |
| Parks | 19 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 16 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 296 | 21 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 8 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.9 km | 8.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.4 km | 6.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 8.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.1 km | 3.8 km |
Population & growth
| Essendon | Moonee Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 21,240 | 16,224 |
| Estimated 2025 | 22,480 | 17,772 |
| Projected 2041 | 27,787 | 21,225 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.43% | 2.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Essendon or Moonee Ponds?
Moonee Ponds has the higher residential safety score (Essendon 82/100 vs Moonee Ponds 83/100).
Which is more affordable, Essendon or Moonee Ponds?
Moonee Ponds is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.54M versus $1.75M.
Which has better schools, Essendon or Moonee Ponds?
Moonee Ponds has a higher average school ICSEA (Essendon 1120 vs Moonee Ponds 1133; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Essendon or Moonee Ponds?
Essendon and Moonee Ponds have similar transport scores.
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