Overall score
Essendon
61.9/100
Strathmore Heights
51.9/100
Essendon vs Strathmore Heights, VIC Suburb Comparison
Essendon for retirees and investment; Strathmore Heights for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EssendonStrathmore Heights
Crime rate
Essendon
59.8 / 1k
Strathmore Heights
29.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Essendon
732
Strathmore Heights
46
Population
Essendon
21,240
Strathmore Heights
1,047
Metric leadEssendon 9Strathmore Heights 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)
- Best for retireesEssendon
- Best for familiesStrathmore Heights
- Best for investmentEssendon
- Best for best valueStrathmore Heights
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 | Strathmore Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.9/100 | 51.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.5/100 | 42.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.8 / 1k | 29.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 164 | 8 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 732 | 46 |
| Planning activity | 223 | 7 |
| Green cover | 6.9% | 40.0% |
| Population | 21,240 | 1,047 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Essendon reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Strathmore Heights is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Strathmore Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Essendon keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Essendon pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Strathmore Heights is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
Essendon suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Strathmore Heights is the stronger match for retirees, families, and 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.