Median house price
$1.37M
+13% change
VIC · Moonee Valley Council
Essendon North, 3041
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,301
Growth (1 yr)
+0.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.2%
Median age
38
Median income
$1,712/wk
Employment rate
65.2%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$1,370,000
Languages at home
30.3%non-English
Most common: Italian, Greek, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- Cycling
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Essendon North is a lively inner mid-sized suburb with dining, shopping and leisure options right on the doorstep. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.
Families have many nearby school and early-learning options to choose from. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Buses and trams make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Local crime has been trending higher of late.
Desirability lands around average here: softer weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment, plus growth momentum holding up better.
At a glance
Essendon North snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$550/wk
Population (ERP)
3,301
+0.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
12.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#26
among Metro Melbourne · Emerging
Safety
76th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
45th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
85th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 45.7/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 45% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 2796th in Australia
- State rank
- 572nd in VIC
- Peer rank
- #26 among Metro Melbourne · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #334 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
- $550
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $1,370,000
- Median price change
- +13%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 (council median) · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
3,301(June 2025)
+0.1% annual · +1.2% over 5 years · 45th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.1%
- 5-year growth
- +1.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +4
- Change in 5 years
- +39
- Growth rank in VIC
- 45th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,500), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 3,071
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $1,712
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 195 of 1,553
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 65.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 418 / 210 / 730
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 331
- Against the person
- 37
- Against property
- 229
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 100.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 83 residents
- State safety percentile
- 76th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +32.4%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage24
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle37
- B49 Other Theft21
- B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception93
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order32
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 9
- Median school ICSEA (9 schools)
- 1,104
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 85th
School list
- Essendon North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1116 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 55% · 629 students · Top SEA quarter 45% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Buckley Park CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1088 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 47% · 888 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- St John Bosco's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1108 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 413 students · Top SEA quarter 40% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Niddrie Autistic SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1038 · 63th percentile · LBOTE 56% · 153 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Strathmore Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1104 · 85th percentile · LBOTE 33% · 304 students · Top SEA quarter 42% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- St Therese's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1116 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 529 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Rosehill Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1027 · 59th percentile · LBOTE 34% · 1,109 students · Top SEA quarter 13% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- St Bernard's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1100 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 1,567 students · Top SEA quarter 38% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →
- Strathmore North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1116 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 51% · 632 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Journey Early Learning EssendonBulla Roadchildcare
- North Essendon Kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
13 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bradshaw St/Keilor Rd #51
- Cooper St/Keilor Rd #50
- Essendon North PS/Keilor Rd #49
- Mt Alexander Rd/Keilor Rd #47
- Service St/Keilor Rd #48
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
86 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 restaurants · 1 cafes · 2 pharmacies · 1 places of worship · 2 playgrounds · 2 sports centres · 14 swimming pools · 1 ev charging
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Decent local green space — 5 parks in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 13 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 18 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 41/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.33
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.98
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.63
Food & drink(3)
- Hey Jude'sCafe
- Dumplings DelightRestaurant
- La ValleeRestaurant
Shopping(2)
No named venues listed.
Community(3)
- Journey Early Learning EssendonChildcare
7 - 13 Bulla Road
- North Essendon KindergartenKindergarten
- Essendon North Primary SchoolSchool
112 Keilor Road
Health & services(4)
- Dentist
- Eastbrooke Medical CentreMedical clinic
162 Keilor Road
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
316 Keilor Road
- Eastbrook Medical Centre PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(24)
- Green CorridorPark
- Park (3)
- Vin Jervis ReservePark
- Picnic area
- Playground (2)
- Doutta Galla Bowls ClubSports centre
- Doutta Galla Tennis ClubSports centre
- Swimming pool (14)
Transport(11)
6 bus stops · 5 tram stops
Other(21)
- Viva NailsBeauty salon
- Bench (7)
- Bicycle Parking (7)
- Trading Post MotorsCar
- CJ's Hand Car WashCar wash
- Evie NetworksEV charging
- Better Living DecorFrame
- Garden (2)
- 52 Hair CoHairdresser
- On Point FadeHairdresser
- Essendon MotelHotel
93 Bulla Road Service Road, Essendon North
- Information
- Parking
31-33 Dudley Street
- Parking (7)
- After LayersPastry
- Melbourne Pregnancy and Pelvic PhysioPhysiotherapist
10 Treadwell Road
- Essendon Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box
- Tobacco
- Waste Basket (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Green CorridorPark
- Vin Jervis ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Essendon Uniting Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 5
- Nearest hospital
- Essendon Private Clinic (1.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Chemist WarehouseKeilor RoadPharmacy
- DentistDentist
- Eastbrook Medical Centre PharmacyPharmacy
- Eastbrooke Medical CentreKeilor RoadDoctor
- Melbourne Pregnancy and Pelvic PhysioTreadwell RoadPhysiotherapist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 69
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 20.9
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 207 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
27 planning-related records
2021· 10 proposals
July 2021
- VICSMART - Two Lot Subdivision5 KEAM STREET ESSENDON NORTH 3041Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two dwellings - AMENDMENT8 ELM GROVE ESSENDON NORTH 3041Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Construction of a carport within a Neighbourhood Character Overlay (NCO2) and a Swimming Pool within an Environmental Significance Overlay (ESO2) area19 ORANGE GROVE ESSENDON NORTH 3041Permit issued by the RA
- Extension to a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres and within a Design and Development Overlay3 MADDEN STREET ESSENDON NORTH 3041Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction four dwellings within a Design and Development Overlay (Schedule 9) area12 O'SHANNASSY STREET ESSENDON NORTH 3041Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Proposed Shed to replace existing13 Salisbury StreetNo permit required
May 2021
- The use of an existing four (4) storey building for a showroom and twelve (12) serviced apartments with basement car parking, plus external works including alterations to balustrades - Amendment74 KEILOR ROAD ESSENDON NORTH 3041Permit issued by the RA
- Construction of two dwellings12 Ronald StreetWithdrawn
March 2021
- Six Lot Subdivision29 Dudley StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Construction of three dwellings19 O'SHANNASSY STREET ESSENDON NORTH 3041NOD issued by a delegate
2020· 17 proposals
December 2020
- Construction of a six storey building, removal of an easement, reduction in car parking requirements and alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1144-158 Keilor RoadNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
- Construction of six dwellings6 Gillies StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
- Use of the land as Food and Drink Premises (cafe)4/ 296 Keilor RoadNo permit required
- Demolition of a dwelling and construction of two dwellings in a Neighbourhood Character Overlay (Schedule 2)34A Kerferd StreetNOD issued by a delegate
August 2020
- Construction of two dwellings7 Cowper StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Use and development of land for a child care centre8 O'Shannassy StreetRefusal issued by the Resp. Authority
- Reduction in carparking and bicycle requirements associated with a medical centre - AMENDMENT Reduction in bicycle parking requirements associated with a medical centre15/ 82 Keilor RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a six storey building, removal of an easement, reduction in car parking requirements, waiver of loading bay requirements and alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1144-158 Keilor RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
- Two Lot Subdivision - PS836100K- VicSmart7 Ronald StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
- Buildings and works within a Design and Development Overlay (Schedule 7) associated with a food and drinks premises38-40 Keilor RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
- Three Lot Subdivision - PS813733W68 Kerferd StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- VICSMART Two Lot Subdivision PS838849L24 Dudley StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2020
- Two Lot Subdivision PS837312N1-3 Raleigh GrovePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two dwellings carry out works and to create or alter access to a Road Zone, Category 169 Bulla RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land as a Restricted Recreation Facility (Yoga Studio and Barre) and the display of business identification signs in a Heritage Overlay area12 Keilor RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a double storey dwelling and front fence in a Design and Development Overlay area67 Bulla RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Two Lot Subdivision - PS833625M31 Bulla RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
6 active roadworks / incidents
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 16/07/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CALDER FREEWAY, TULLAMARINE FREEWAY15 Jul 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 16/07/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.TULLAMARINE FREEWAY, CITYLINK15 Jul 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
- Other DTP Works (not Tram, Train or Bus Replacements) activities occurring between 28/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BULLA ROAD, KEILOR ROAD27 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
- Other DTP Works (not Tram, Train or Bus Replacements) activities occurring between 28/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MT ALEXANDER ROAD, KEILOR ROAD27 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
- Other DTP Works (not Tram, Train or Bus Replacements) activities occurring between 28/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.KEILOR ROAD, COLLINS STREET27 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
- Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 28/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BULLA ROAD, KEILOR ROAD27 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Maribyrnong
- Member of Parliament
- Jo BRISKEY (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 123,249
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.7%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -0.4 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 37.4%Labor 62.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.2 km away).
Coalition 39.4%Labor 60.6%
2.0 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Essendon NorthLabor 61.2% · Coalition 38.8% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
- Essendon HeightsLabor 55.8% · Coalition 44.2% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Niddrie CentralLabor 53.4% · Coalition 46.6% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- StrathmoreLabor 54.2% · Coalition 45.8% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- Essendon WestLabor 51.0% · Coalition 49.0% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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