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Essendon North

VIC 3041 · Moonee Valley

3,071 (2021) → 3,250 est. (2025) · High Growth

85
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

3,071
Population
$1.39M
Median house (2024)
69
Safety score
92
Transport score

Essendon North is a high growth suburb in Moonee Valley, VIC 3041, about 10km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.39M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 92/100, and is about 11km inland. Essendon North has an overall score of 85/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 69/100.

10.0 km
To Melbourne CBD
11.1 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
240 m
To nearest station

Demographics

3,071
Population
38
Median age
2.1
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,712
vs NSW median-7.5%
Bachelor degree or higher52.9%
Born in Australia65.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse418 / 730 / 210

Top countries of birth: India (5.76%), Italy (3.45%), England (1.73%), China (1.63%), Philippines (1.37%)

Top languages: Italian (4.14%), Mandarin (2.08%), Greek (2.02%), Hindi (1.63%), Spanish (1.37%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.39M+6.3%
Median house (2024)
$432K+5.8%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

69
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

9
Break & enter dwelling293/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
17
Motor vehicle theft554/100k
10
Domestic assault326/100k
1
Robbery33/100k
7
Non-domestic assault228/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 193 (all categories, latest year)6,285 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

93

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

275
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1051 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Essendon North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1115

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Buckley Park CollegeSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1079
  • St John Bosco's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1107
  • Niddrie Autistic SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1020
  • Strathmore Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1102
  • St Therese's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1129
  • Rosehill Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1025
  • Essendon Keilor College-Senior CampusSecondary · Government · 1.9km
  • Strathmore North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1110
  • St Bernard's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1090
  • Our Lady of the Nativity SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1114
  • Ave Maria CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1072
  • Aberfeldie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1117

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

92
5Light rail
8Bus
CBD commute (est.)42 min (bus)
Nearest train stationCooper St/Keilor Rd #50 (240 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.0°C
Summer max
13.5°C
Winter max
530mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

140 in suburbSupermarkets
202 in suburbCafes/Rest.
405 in suburbParks
242 in suburbPlaygrounds
72514 in suburbPools
272 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
51 in suburbGPs
82 in suburbPharmacies
192 in suburbChildcare
20 in suburbLibraries
270Sports fields
4Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalFootscray Hospital (6.2 km)
Nearest vet1.3 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (9.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

95

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

27
Gyms
22
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
270
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

90

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

40
Parks
3
Nature reserves
36
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
32
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

72

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
2
Cinemas
0
Museums
4
Galleries
2
Libraries
1
Arts centres
4
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

29

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.33

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

81

Outstanding childcare access

Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.

2
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services4
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.30

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate1.43%
Projected population 20414,018
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Moonee Valley

Essendon FieldsData not available86transportEssendon$1.55M100transportNiddrie$1.08M94transportStrathmore$1.26M81transportAberfeldie$3.90M81transportEssendon West$1.44M77transport

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Frequently asked questions about Essendon North

Is Essendon North safe?

Essendon North has a residential safety score of 69/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,285 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Essendon North?

In Essendon North, the .

How far is Essendon North from Melbourne CBD?

Essendon North is about 10.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 42 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Essendon North?

Essendon North has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1115 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Essendon North?

Essendon North has a transport score of 92/100 and 8 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.