City of Moonee Valley
Essendon West
Essendon West at a glance
Median house
$1,581,300
Sales data pending
Median unit
$982,500
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,559
Median age 39
About
Welcome to Essendon West.
Essendon West is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,581,300
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $982,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$385/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
$1,581,300
Sales data pending
$982,500
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
1,559
Median age: 39
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.27%
Based on $1,581,300 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.38%
Based on $982,500 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 202672%
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
1,559
Median age
39
Family households
71%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
49
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.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Essendon West.
Local schools for Essendon West
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Rosehill Secondary College
Aberfeldie Primary School
Niddrie Autistic School
© 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 West.
- What is the median house price in Essendon West?
- The median house price in Essendon West, VIC 3040 is $1,581,300. The median unit price is $982,500. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Essendon West postcode?
- Essendon West is in the 3040 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Moonee Valley region.
- What is the average rent in Essendon West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $385, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Essendon West?
- There are 20 schools serving Essendon West on this page, including St Bernard's College, Rosehill Secondary College, Aberfeldie Primary School.
- How walkable is Essendon West?
- Essendon West has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Essendon West?
- Essendon West is close to Maribyrnong, Aberfeldie, Niddrie North, Niddrie, Avondale Heights.
- What is the population of Essendon West?
- Essendon West has approximately 1,559 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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