Essendon West vs Niddrie North
Niddrie North scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Niddrie North (1088) sits above Essendon West (1083).
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Essendon West and Niddrie North side by side
| Measure | Essendon West | Niddrie North |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,581,300 | – |
| Median unit | $982,500 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1083 | 1088 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 24 |
| Transit score | 0 | 30 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,559 | – |
| Median age | 39 | – |
| 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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- 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
- Niddrie North edges out on average school ICSEA (1088 vs 1083).
Essendon West vs Niddrie North: common questions
Does Essendon West or Niddrie North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Niddrie North scores 1088 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 Niddrie North?
Niddrie North scores 24/100 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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