Overall score
Essendon
61.9/100
Travancore
54.1/100
Essendon vs Travancore, VIC Suburb Comparison
Essendon for retirees and investment; Travancore for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EssendonTravancore
Crime rate
Essendon
59.8 / 1k
Travancore
41.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Essendon
732
Travancore
75
Population
Essendon
21,240
Travancore
2,116
Metric leadEssendon 8Travancore 41 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 familiesTravancore
- Best for investmentEssendon
- Best for best valueTravancore
- Best for best schoolsTravancore
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 | Travancore |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.9/100 | 54.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.5/100 | 48.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.8 / 1k | 41.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 15 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 164 | 7 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 39.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 732 | 75 |
| Planning activity | 223 | 18 |
| Green cover | 6.9% | 10.8% |
| Population | 21,240 | 2,116 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Essendon is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Travancore is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Essendon pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Travancore is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Essendon if you are weighing retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Travancore 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.