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Local council Moonee Valley
Postcode 3040
Population 21,240
Suburb Profiles

What’s to love in Essendon

Positioned 10km northwest of the CBD, Essendon is well-placed to enjoy access to a range of lifestyle-enhancing amenities. The area's vibrant shopping and dining scene, including popular hotspots like Mount Alexander Road, Buckley Street and Keilor Road, as well as the bustling shopping precincts of Essendon Fields, Essendon DFO, North Essendon Village and nearby Highpoint Shopping Centre, cater to every need. With its proximity to esteemed schools, including Lowther Hall, Penleigh and Essendon Grammar, St Columba’s College, Buckley Park College, St Bernard’s College and Essendon Keilor College, families can ensure their children receive a great education.

Essendon offers an array of leafy destinations to enjoy picnics, sports, and walks, like Queens Park and Woodlands Park, as well as a range of leisure centres and sporting teams for more active opportunities. With its excellent transport links, including Essendon train station on the Craigieburn line and nearby tram routes, commuting and exploring is easy.

Median House Price

$1,679,500

Median Unit price

$493,750

Av days on market

42 days

AV Rental per week

$617.5

Essendon Demographics

Median age

20-39

Population

21,240

Median rent

$735

Household income

$2,000 - $2,499

Dwelling structure
House
47.12%
Flat or Apartment
32.94%
Semi-detached or Terrace
19.59%
Other
0.35%
Home ownership
Rented
35.63%
Owned Outright
32.38%
Owner Mortgage
29.65%
Other
2.33%
Method of travel to work
Car
42.22%
Train
3.07%
Walk
1.67%
Bus
0.41%
Industry of employment
Professionals
32.78%
Managers
16.97%
Clerical and Administrative Workers
14.81%
Community and Personal Service Workers
8.90%

Market Performance

Median sale price
Properties sold
Auction clearance
Av days on market

Median sale price in Essendon

Median sale price for houses in Essendon is $1,679,500, up 12.0% from last year.

Median sale price for units in Essendon is $493,750, down 3.2% from last year.

Properties sold in Essendon

Properties sold for houses in Essendon is 296, up 6.9% from last year.

Properties sold for units in Essendon is 290, up 10.3% from last year.

Auction clearance in Essendon

Auction clearance for houses in Essendon is 66.8%, up 5.6% from last year.

Auction clearance for units in Essendon is 69.9%, up 13.2% from last year.

Av days on market in Essendon

Av days on market for houses in Essendon is 50, down 20.6% from last year.

Av days on market for units in Essendon is 34, down 19.0% from last year.

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