Essendon North vs Essendon West, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Essendon North | Essendon West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.3/100 | 41.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 16.0/100 | 25.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 107.8 / 1k | 41.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 8 |
| Walkability | 40.5/100 | 14.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 85 | 82 |
| Planning activity | 27 | 25 |
| Population | 3,071 | 1,559 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesEssendon West
- Best for familiesEssendon West
- Best for investmentEssendon North
- Best for best valueEssendon West
- Best for best schoolsEssendon North
Comparison summary
Essendon North and Essendon West offer different strengths across official suburb data. Essendon North leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Essendon North; Housing (desirability) favours Essendon West; Crime rate favours Essendon West. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Essendon West, Families → Essendon West, Investment → Essendon North, Best value → Essendon West.