Essendon North vs Niddrie
Essendon North (median $981,000) is roughly 29% cheaper to buy into than Niddrie ($1,375,000).
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Essendon North and Niddrie side by side
| Measure | Essendon North | Niddrie |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $981,000 | $1,375,000 |
| Median unit | $430,000 | $855,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 53.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 46.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1102 | 1088 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 50 | – |
| Transit score | 80 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 3,071 | 5,901 |
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| 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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Essendon North (1102) sits above Niddrie (1088). Niddrie skews owner-occupied (75%), Essendon North runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
- For buyers
- Essendon North is the lower entry point at $981,000 median, 29% 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 1088). Niddrie also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Essendon North vs Niddrie: common questions
Is Essendon North or Niddrie cheaper to buy in?
Essendon North has the lower median house price at $981,000, roughly 29% below Niddrie ($1,375,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Essendon North or Niddrie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Essendon North scores 1102 vs 1088 in Niddrie. 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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