ESSENDON艾森顿

House Median
Local$1,655,000
Melbourne Median$1,083,043
Unit Median
Local$530,000
Melbourne Median$590,597
Safety Index
Local Crime Rate5,551
VIC Average6,810
Chinese %
Local4.4%
VIC Average6.6%
VCE Schools
Local5
Nearby4
Train Lines
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

ESSENDON Property & Rent

Price data: © State Government of Victoria | Rent data: LGA average

ESSENDON median house price is $1.66M, with +85% growth over 10 years, 53% above Melbourne median, unit median $530K.

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$1,655,000
House Growth
+85%2014-2024
Unit Price
$530,000
Unit Growth
+15%2014-2024
3BR House
$663/wk
2BR House
$600/wk
3BR Unit
$670/wk
2BR Unit
$520/wk

ESSENDON Safety Index

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)

Crime rate of 5,551 per 100k residents, 18% below the VIC average. Relatively safe area.

Relatively Safe
Crime rate 5,551 per 100kBelow VIC average (6,810)
1,179
Total Annual Offences

Crime DistributionClick to view details

ESSENDON Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Total population of 21,240, 4.4% Chinese residents, near VIC average.

Population Overview

21,240
Total Population
3,449
/km² Density
4.4%
Chinese %
Near Average

Top Ethnicities

1
English
5,649 people
26.6%
2
Aust
5,030 people
23.7%
3
Italian
3,464 people
16.3%
4
Irish
2,894 people
13.6%
5
Scottish
1,751 people
8.2%

Transport

12.6 km
To CBD
21 min
Drive to CBD
40 min
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local station
Train Lines:
Craigieburn line

ESSENDON Overview

ESSENDON is a well-established suburb located in Inner Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 21,240 residents living at a density of 3449 people per square kilometre.

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows strong property performance with median house prices reaching $1.7M, representing substantial growth of 85% over the past 10 years. Unit prices are more accessible at a median of $0.5M, having increased 15% over the same period.

Education: The suburb offers quality schooling options according to VCAA 2025 VCE results. Families can choose from the well-performing public option Buckley Park College, ranked #45 among public schools, or the prestigious private institution Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School, which holds the #40 ranking among private schools.

Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates Essendon is a safe neighbourhood, with a crime rate of 5551 per 100,000 residents. This represents just 0.82 times the Victorian average of 6810, placing it well below state-wide crime levels.

Demographics: The area has a diverse but relatively small Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 4.40% of the population, equating to approximately 934 people.

Transport: Commuters enjoy convenient access to Melbourne's CBD, located approximately 12.6km away with a typical 21-minute drive. The suburb is well-connected by public transport through its train station on the Craigieburn line.

ESSENDON FAQ

According to Data Vic Q2 2025, ESSENDON has a median house price of $1.7M, up 85% over 10 years, and median unit price of $0.5M, up 15% over 10 years. Solid price growth shows good investment potential.