Overall score
Essendon West
52.7/100
Travancore
54.1/100
Essendon West vs Travancore, VIC Suburb Comparison
Essendon West for retirees and families; Travancore for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Essendon WestTravancore
Crime rate
Essendon West
38.5 / 1k
Travancore
41.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Essendon West
85
Travancore
75
Population
Essendon West
1,559
Travancore
2,116
Metric leadEssendon West 6Travancore 61 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 West
- Best for familiesEssendon West
- Best for investmentEssendon West
- Best for best valueEssendon West
- 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 West | Travancore |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.7/100 | 54.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.6/100 | 48.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.5 / 1k | 41.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 15 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 7 |
| Walkability | 14.0/100 | 39.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 85 | 75 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 18 |
| Green cover | 18.9% | 10.8% |
| Population | 1,559 | 2,116 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Essendon West reads as a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by; Travancore is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Essendon West is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves; Travancore answers with schools and education options, walkability, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Essendon West, while Travancore 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.