Essendon West vs Travancore, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Essendon West | Travancore |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.1/100 | 38.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 25.0/100 | 4.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.7 / 1k | 76.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 7 |
| Walkability | 14.0/100 | 39.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 82 | 72 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 18 |
| Population | 1,559 | 2,116 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesEssendon West
- Best for familiesEssendon West
- Best for best valueEssendon West
- Best for best schoolsTravancore
Comparison summary
Essendon West and Travancore offer different strengths across official suburb data. Essendon West leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Essendon West; Housing (desirability) favours Essendon West; Crime rate favours Essendon West. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Essendon West, Families → Essendon West, Best value → Essendon West, Best schools → Travancore.