Buckley Park College

Buckley Park College is a public co-educational school located in Essendon, Melbourne's inner suburbs, offering education for Years 7-12 with approximately 900 students. As a public school, it enrolls students based on designated school zones, which can be checked at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 30, with 7.30% of students achieving scores above 40. In AU Guide's academic rankings, the school is positioned within the top 50 Victorian public schools. Taking into consideration various factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives it an overall rating of 69.10.

The school is situated in Essendon, which has a good community environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 21,240, including 930 Chinese residents representing 4.40% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups include British (26.60%), Australian (23.68%), Italian (16.31%), Irish (13.63%), and Scottish (8.24%).

Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Essendon's crime rate is 5,551 per 100,000 people, only 0.82 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a relatively safe area. In terms of real estate, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data shows the area's median house price is approximately $1.5 million and apartment median price is around $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $660 and $600 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for