Essendon vs Strathmore
The verdict
Strathmore is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.50M versus $1.75M in Essendon. Essendon rates higher for transport (100 vs 81). Essendon is closer to the coast (9.9 km vs 11.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Strathmore rates higher (93 vs 82/100 in Essendon).
Scores
| Essendon | Strathmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 83 |
| Transport | 100 | 81 |
| Education | 82 | 77 |
| Liveability | 91 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Essendon | Strathmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,240 | 8,980 |
| Median age | 39 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,132 | $2,506 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 59.9% | 55.0% |
| Born in Australia | 72.1% | 78.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.8 |
Growth: Essendon High Growth · Strathmore High Growth
Property
| Essendon | Strathmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.75M | $1.50M |
| Median unit price | $558K | $758K |
| House price YoY | -11.9% | -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 | Strathmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | 93 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 268 | 178 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 447 | 334 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 118 | 100 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,782 | 3,185 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Essendon | Strathmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 5 |
| Government | 3 | 3 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,120 | 1,104 |
See the full school list on each profile: Essendon · Strathmore
Transport
| Essendon | Strathmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 81 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 95 | 44 |
| Light rail stops | 24 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 25 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 230 m | 1.0 km |
Liveability
| Essendon | Strathmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 3 |
| Parks | 19 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 16 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 296 | 224 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.9 km | 11.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.4 km | 9.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.1 km | 7.0 km |
Population & growth
| Essendon | Strathmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 21,240 | 8,980 |
| Estimated 2025 | 22,480 | 9,361 |
| Projected 2041 | 27,787 | 11,748 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.43% | 1.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Essendon or Strathmore?
Strathmore has the higher residential safety score (Essendon 82/100 vs Strathmore 93/100).
Which is more affordable, Essendon or Strathmore?
Strathmore is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.50M versus $1.75M.
Which has better schools, Essendon or Strathmore?
Essendon has a higher average school ICSEA (Essendon 1120 vs Strathmore 1104; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Essendon or Strathmore?
Essendon has the higher transport score (Essendon 100/100 vs Strathmore 81/100).
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