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Strathmore vs Essendon Fields

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Strathmore (1093) sits above Essendon Fields (1080).

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Strathmore and Essendon Fields side by side

MeasureStrathmoreEssendon Fields
Price and market
Median house$1,705,000–
Median unit$730,000–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10931080
Lifestyle and people
Walk score3030
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population–13
Median age–45
Climate
Annual rainfall550 mm550 mm
Mean max, January27.0°C27.0°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
Strathmore edges out on average school ICSEA (1093 vs 1080).

Strathmore vs Essendon Fields: common questions

Does Strathmore or Essendon Fields have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Strathmore scores 1093 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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