Overall score
Ascot Vale
56.4/100
Essendon
61.9/100
Ascot Vale vs Essendon, VIC Suburb Comparison
Ascot Vale for value; Essendon for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Ascot ValeEssendon
Crime rate
Ascot Vale
115.5 / 1k
Essendon
59.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ascot Vale
576
Essendon
732
Population
Ascot Vale
15,197
Essendon
21,240
Metric leadAscot Vale 2Essendon 83 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesEssendon
- Best for familiesEssendon
- Best for best valueAscot Vale
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Ascot Vale | Essendon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.4/100 | 61.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.9/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 115.5 / 1k | 59.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 74 | 164 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 576 | 732 |
| Planning activity | 219 | 223 |
| Green cover | 7.8% | 6.9% |
| Population | 15,197 | 21,240 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ascot Vale is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Essendon is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Ascot Vale is stronger for housing affordability, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook; Essendon answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Ascot Vale suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Essendon is the stronger match for retirees and families.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.