Niddrie vs Essendon Fields
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Niddrie (1088) sits above Essendon Fields (1080).
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Niddrie and Essendon Fields side by side
| Measure | Niddrie | Essendon Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,375,000 | – |
| Median unit | $855,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1088 | 1080 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 30 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 5,901 | 13 |
| Median age | 40 | 45 |
| 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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1088 vs 1080).
Niddrie vs Essendon Fields: common questions
Does Niddrie or Essendon Fields have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Niddrie scores 1088 vs 1080 in Essendon Fields. 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.
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