Essendon vs Moonee Ponds, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Essendon | Moonee Ponds |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.0/100 | 67.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.5/100 | 9.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 67.0 / 1k | 105.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 170 | 100 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 659 | 514 |
| Planning activity | 223 | 216 |
| Population | 21,240 | 16,224 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesEssendon
- Best for familiesEssendon
- Best for investmentMoonee Ponds
- Best for best schoolsEssendon
Comparison summary
Essendon and Moonee Ponds offer different strengths across official suburb data. Essendon leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Moonee Ponds; Housing (desirability) favours Essendon; Crime rate favours Essendon. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Essendon, Families → Essendon, Investment → Moonee Ponds, Best schools → Essendon.