Overall score
Essendon
61.9/100
Moonee Ponds
60.5/100
Essendon vs Moonee Ponds, VIC Suburb Comparison
Essendon for investment; Moonee Ponds for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EssendonMoonee Ponds
Crime rate
Essendon
59.8 / 1k
Moonee Ponds
89.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Essendon
732
Moonee Ponds
621
Population
Essendon
21,240
Moonee Ponds
16,224
Metric leadEssendon 8Moonee Ponds 14 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 investmentEssendon
- 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 | Moonee Ponds |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.9/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.5/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.8 / 1k | 89.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 164 | 96 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 732 | 621 |
| Planning activity | 223 | 216 |
| Green cover | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| Population | 21,240 | 16,224 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Essendon is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Moonee Ponds is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Essendon pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Moonee Ponds is the better pick for housing affordability, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook.
Essendon suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Moonee Ponds is the stronger match for investors.
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.