Essendon West vs Niddrie
The verdict
Niddrie is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.22M versus $1.33M in Essendon West. Niddrie rates higher for transport (94 vs 77). Essendon West is closer to the coast (9.5 km vs 11.1 km).
Scores
| Essendon West | Niddrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 84 |
| Transport | 77 | 94 |
| Education | 74 | 70 |
| Liveability | 87 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Essendon West | Niddrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,559 | 5,901 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,338 | $2,213 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.5% | 48.3% |
| Born in Australia | 76.5% | 76.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Essendon West High Growth · Niddrie High Growth
Property
| Essendon West | Niddrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.33M | $1.22M |
| Median unit price | $795K | $753K |
| House price YoY | 23.4% | -9.2% |
| 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 West | Niddrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 128 | 119 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 64 | 169 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 257 | 119 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,694 | 3,711 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Essendon West | Niddrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,090 | 1,051 |
See the full school list on each profile: Essendon West · Niddrie
Transport
| Essendon West | Niddrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 4 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 41 | 44 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 600 m |
Liveability
| Essendon West | Niddrie | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 7 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 16 | 57 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.5 km | 11.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.5 km | 10.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.9 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Essendon West | Niddrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,559 | 5,901 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,668 | 6,315 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,040 | 7,720 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.70% | 1.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Essendon West or Niddrie?
Essendon West and Niddrie have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Essendon West or Niddrie?
Niddrie is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.22M versus $1.33M.
Which has better schools, Essendon West or Niddrie?
Essendon West has a higher average school ICSEA (Essendon West 1090 vs Niddrie 1051; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Essendon West or Niddrie?
Niddrie has the higher transport score (Essendon West 77/100 vs Niddrie 94/100).
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