Essendon 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 | Essendon West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.5/100 | 41.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.5/100 | 25.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 67.0 / 1k | 41.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 170 | 8 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 14.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 659 | 82 |
| Planning activity | 223 | 25 |
| Population | 21,240 | 1,559 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesEssendon West
- Best for familiesEssendon
- Best for investmentEssendon West
- Best for best valueEssendon
- Best for best schoolsEssendon
Comparison summary
Essendon and Essendon West offer different strengths across official suburb data. Essendon leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Essendon; Housing (desirability) favours Essendon West; Crime rate favours Essendon West. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Essendon West, Families → Essendon, Investment → Essendon West, Best value → Essendon.