Essendon North
VIC 3041 · Moonee Valley
3,071 (2021) → 3,250 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3041 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1051 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Essendon North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1116
Nearby (within 10km)
- Buckley Park CollegeSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1088
- St John Bosco's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1108
- Niddrie Autistic SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1038
- Strathmore Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1104
- St Therese's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1116
- Rosehill Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1027
- Essendon Keilor College-Senior CampusSecondary · Government · 1.9km
- Ave Maria CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1082
- Strathmore North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1116
- St Bernard's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1100
- Our Lady of the Nativity SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1111
- Aberfeldie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1108
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 1116 (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.