Essendon at a glance
Median house
$1,655,000
Median unit
$530,000
Walk score
64
Somewhat walkable
Population
21.2k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Essendon.
The postcode for Essendon is 3040 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Essendon is $1,655,000.
Essendon (3040) sits in the Moonee Valley region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,655,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Essendon has roughly 21,240 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Essendon scores 64/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with workable public transport options. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 8 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Essendon's population at 21,240, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
21,240
Median age
39
Family households
64%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,655,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $530,000, roughly 68% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $331,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
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
$530,000
21,240
Median age: 39
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.73% (median rent $550/wk against a $1,655,000 price tag). Units yield 3.73% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 36% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
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.
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.
- What is the Essendon postcode?
- Essendon is in the 3040 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Moonee Valley region.
- Where is Essendon?
- Essendon is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3040. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, 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?
- The population of Essendon is approximately 21,240 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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