Overall score
Essendon
61.9/100
Essendon West
52.7/100
Essendon vs Essendon West, VIC Suburb Comparison
Essendon for investment; Essendon West for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EssendonEssendon West
Crime rate
Essendon
59.8 / 1k
Essendon West
38.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Essendon
732
Essendon West
85
Population
Essendon
21,240
Essendon West
1,559
Metric leadEssendon 8Essendon West 32 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 West
- Best for familiesEssendon West
- Best for investmentEssendon
- Best for best valueEssendon West
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 | Essendon West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.9/100 | 52.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.5/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.8 / 1k | 38.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 164 | 8 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 14.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 732 | 85 |
| Planning activity | 223 | 25 |
| Green cover | 6.9% | 18.9% |
| Population | 21,240 | 1,559 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Essendon reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Essendon West is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Essendon tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Essendon West stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Essendon West, while Essendon 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.