Essendon West vs Aberfeldie
Essendon West (median $1,581,300) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Aberfeldie ($1,900,000).
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Essendon West and Aberfeldie side by side
| Measure | Essendon West | Aberfeldie |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,581,300 | $1,900,000 |
| Median unit | $982,500 | $377,280 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1083 | 1103 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 36 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,559 | 3,925 |
| Median age | 39 | 41 |
| 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
Aberfeldie scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Aberfeldie (1103) sits above Essendon West (1083).
- For buyers
- Essendon West is the lower entry point at $1,581,300 median, 17% 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
- Aberfeldie edges out on average school ICSEA (1103 vs 1083).
Essendon West vs Aberfeldie: common questions
Is Essendon West or Aberfeldie cheaper to buy in?
Essendon West has the lower median house price at $1,581,300, roughly 17% below Aberfeldie ($1,900,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Essendon West or Aberfeldie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Aberfeldie scores 1103 vs 1083 in Essendon West. 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 West or Aberfeldie?
Aberfeldie scores 36/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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.
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