Airport West vs Essendon North
Airport West (median $915,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Essendon North ($981,000).
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Airport West and Essendon North side by side
| Measure | Airport West | Essendon North |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $915,000 | $981,000 |
| Median unit | $334,800 | $430,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 46.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1079 | 1102 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 50 |
| Transit score | 10 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,173 | 3,071 |
| Median age | 39 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 550 mm | 550 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Essendon North scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 50/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Essendon North (1102) sits above Airport West (1079). Airport West skews owner-occupied (70%), Essendon North runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
- For buyers
- Airport West is the lower entry point at $915,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Essendon North edges out on average school ICSEA (1102 vs 1079). Airport West also has a higher family-household share (66% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Airport West vs Essendon North: common questions
Is Airport West or Essendon North cheaper to buy in?
Airport West has the lower median house price at $915,000, roughly 7% below Essendon North ($981,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Airport West or Essendon North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Essendon North scores 1102 vs 1079 in Airport West. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Airport West or Essendon North?
Essendon North scores 50/100 on walkability vs 18/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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