City of Moonee Valley
Essendon
Essendon at a glance
Median house
$1,655,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$530,000
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
64
Somewhat walkable
Population
21.2k
Median age 39
About
Welcome to Essendon.
Essendon is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,655,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $530,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
$1,655,000
Sales data pending
$530,000
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
21,240
Median age: 39
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.73%
Based on $1,655,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.73%
Based on $530,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202662%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
21,240
Median age
39
Family households
64%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,307
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
64
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Essendon.
Local schools for Essendon
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Essendon Primary School
Essendon North Primary School
Buckley Park College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Essendon.
- What is the median house price in Essendon?
- The median house price in Essendon, VIC 3040 is $1,655,000. The median unit price is $530,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Essendon postcode?
- Essendon is in the 3040 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Moonee Valley region.
- What is the average rent in Essendon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Essendon?
- There are 20 schools serving Essendon on this page, including St Therese's School, Essendon Primary School, St Columba's College.
- How walkable is Essendon?
- Essendon has a Walk Score of 64 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Essendon?
- Essendon is close to Strathmore, Aberfeldie, Essendon North, Moonee Ponds, Pascoe Vale South.
- What is the population of Essendon?
- Essendon has approximately 21,240 residents. The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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