Overall score
Essendon
61.9/100
Niddrie
54.7/100
Essendon vs Niddrie, VIC Suburb Comparison
Essendon for retirees; Niddrie for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EssendonNiddrie
Crime rate
Essendon
59.8 / 1k
Niddrie
41.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Essendon
732
Niddrie
142
Population
Essendon
21,240
Niddrie
5,901
Metric leadEssendon 9Niddrie 31 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Niddrie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.9/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.5/100 | 49.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.8 / 1k | 41.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 164 | 33 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 732 | 142 |
| Planning activity | 223 | 84 |
| Green cover | 6.9% | 7.5% |
| Population | 21,240 | 5,901 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Essendon is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Niddrie is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Essendon sits closer to the city centre, whereas Niddrie is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Essendon is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Niddrie answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Niddrie, 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.