Essendon North
VIC 3041 • Greater Melbourne
About Essendon North
Essendon North is a compact residential suburb in Melbourne's north-west, located 10 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Moonee Valley. With a population of around 3,070, it covers just 0.7 square kilometres, making it one of the more densely settled pockets in the area. The suburb sits adjacent to Essendon Airport and is bordered by Essendon, Strathmore, Niddrie, and Airport West. Its residents are predominantly families and professionals drawn to its quiet streets and proximity to larger retail and entertainment precincts.
Essendon North offers a relaxed suburban lifestyle with easy access to the amenities of neighbouring Essendon and Niddrie. Local parks and tree-lined streets give the area a leafy feel, while Keilor Road provides nearby shopping, dining, and cafes. The suburb is well-positioned for commuters, with Essendon and Glenbervie stations nearby and several bus routes. Families appreciate the area's safety, good schools in adjacent suburbs, and the convenience of being close to both Melbourne Airport and the CBD.
Essendon North falls under postcode 3041 and is governed by Moonee Valley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Essendon (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 59 — Airport West Shopping Centre 10 mins
- 513 — Essendon Station via Keilor Road 8 mins
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Craigieburn Line provides frequent services to Flinders Street and Southern Cross
Quiet residential streets with shops and cafes on nearby Keilor Road; most errands require a short drive or bus ride
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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112 Keilor Road
Housing 2021 Census
14 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 177
- 2. Italy 106
- 3. England 53
- 4. China 50
- 5. Philippines 42
- 6. New Zealand 36
- 7. Nepal 28
- 8. Sri Lanka 27
- 9. Greece 26
- 10. Vietnam 26
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)