Essendon Fields vs Strathmore
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Strathmore (1093) sits above Essendon Fields (1080).
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Essendon Fields and Strathmore side by side
| Measure | Essendon Fields | Strathmore |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,705,000 |
| Median unit | – | $730,000 |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1080 | 1093 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 30 | 30 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 13 | – |
| Median age | 45 | – |
| 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
- Strathmore edges out on average school ICSEA (1093 vs 1080).
Essendon Fields vs Strathmore: common questions
Does Essendon Fields or Strathmore have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Strathmore scores 1093 vs 1080 in Essendon Fields. 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.
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