Cross Keys vs Essendon North
Essendon North scores higher on walkability (30/100 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 Cross Keys (1080).
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Cross Keys and Essendon North side by side
| Measure | Cross Keys | Essendon North |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $981,000 |
| Median unit | – | $430,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 46.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1080 | 1102 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 30 | 50 |
| Transit score | 0 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 3,071 |
| Median age | – | 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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- 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 1080).
Cross Keys vs Essendon North: common questions
Does Cross Keys or Essendon North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Essendon North scores 1102 vs 1080 in Cross Keys. 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, Cross Keys or Essendon North?
Essendon North scores 50/100 on walkability vs 30/100. 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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