Overall score
Essendon North
47.4/100
Moonee Ponds
60.5/100
Essendon North vs Moonee Ponds, VIC Suburb Comparison
Essendon North for families and investment; Moonee Ponds for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Essendon NorthMoonee Ponds
Crime rate
Essendon North
97.5 / 1k
Moonee Ponds
89.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Essendon North
109
Moonee Ponds
621
Population
Essendon North
3,071
Moonee Ponds
16,224
Metric leadEssendon North 2Moonee Ponds 101 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 retireesMoonee Ponds
- Best for familiesEssendon North
- Best for investmentEssendon North
- Best for best schoolsMoonee Ponds
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 | Essendon North | Moonee Ponds |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.4/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.0/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 97.5 / 1k | 89.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 96 |
| Walkability | 46.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 109 | 621 |
| Planning activity | 27 | 216 |
| Green cover | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Population | 3,071 | 16,224 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Essendon North is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Moonee Ponds is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Essendon North is stronger for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook; Moonee Ponds answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Moonee Ponds, while Essendon North remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.