Essendon
VIC 3040 • Greater Melbourne
About Essendon
Essendon is a prestigious inner-northwestern suburb of 21,200 in Moonee Valley, just 8 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. The Craigieburn line provides excellent city access via Essendon and Glenbervie stations, while the suburb's elevated position offers city views and leafy established streets. The Bombers' spiritual home at Windy Hill anchors the suburb's sporting identity.
Rose Street and Keilor Road offer quality village shopping with excellent cafes and local retailers. The heritage streetscapes, quality schools, and family-friendly parks create a desirable residential character. Essendon attracts professionals and families seeking inner-city convenience with established suburban character, valuing the heritage homes, village atmosphere, and genuine community of Melbourne's most prestigious northwestern suburb.
Essendon falls under postcode 3040 and is governed by Moonee Valley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Essendon (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesMt Alexander Road Essendon 3040 VIC
Schools
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Doone Street
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20 Vida Street
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Cooper Street
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286 Buckley Street
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Nicholson Street (Cnr Raleigh St)
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17 Leslie Road
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29 Fawkner Street
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59 Raleigh Street
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6 Aberfeldie Street
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41 Rosehill Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
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Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 633
- 2. Italy 512
- 3. England 377
- 4. China 279
- 5. New Zealand 278
- 6. Nepal 262
- 7. Vietnam 237
- 8. Greece 164
- 9. Sri Lanka 151
- 10. Malaysia 122
- 11. Philippines 104
- 12. Hong Kong 90
- 13. Ireland 77
- 14. United States 71
- 15. Turkey 70
Ancestry 2021 Census
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