Essendon vs Essendon North.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,655,000 and $981,000. Essendon edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Essendon North (median $981,000) is roughly 69% cheaper to buy into than Essendon ($1,655,000).
Essendon scores higher on walkability (64/100 vs 50/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Essendon (1109) sits above Essendon North (1102).
For buyers
Essendon North is the lower entry point at $981,000 median, 69% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Essendon North offers the higher gross rental yield (2.07% vs 1.73%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Essendon edges out on average school ICSEA (1109 vs 1102).
Common questions
Is Essendon or Essendon North cheaper to buy in?
Essendon North has the lower median house price at $981,000, roughly 69% below Essendon ($1,655,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Essendon or Essendon North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Essendon scores 1109 vs 1102 in Essendon North. 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, Essendon or Essendon North?
Essendon scores 64/100 on walkability vs 50/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Essendon or Essendon North?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.07% in Essendon North vs 1.73% in Essendon. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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