Avondale Heights vs Essendon West
Avondale Heights (median $990,000) is roughly 37% cheaper to buy into than Essendon West ($1,581,300).
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Avondale Heights and Essendon West side by side
| Measure | Avondale Heights | Essendon West |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $990,000 | $1,581,300 |
| Median unit | $773,500 | $982,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1038 | 1083 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 32 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 12,388 | 1,559 |
| Median age | 45 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 526 mm | 550 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.8°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
Avondale Heights scores higher on walkability (32/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Essendon West (1083) sits above Avondale Heights (1038).
- For buyers
- Avondale Heights is the lower entry point at $990,000 median, 37% 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 West edges out on average school ICSEA (1083 vs 1038).
Avondale Heights vs Essendon West: common questions
Is Avondale Heights or Essendon West cheaper to buy in?
Avondale Heights has the lower median house price at $990,000, roughly 37% below Essendon West ($1,581,300). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Avondale Heights or Essendon West have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Essendon West scores 1083 vs 1038 in Avondale Heights. 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, Avondale Heights or Essendon West?
Avondale Heights scores 32/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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