Essendon West

VIC 3040 • Greater Melbourne

1,559
Population (2021)
$54,080
Median Income
1.03 km²
Area
36m
Elevation

About Essendon West

Essendon West is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in Victoria, located within the Moonee Valley (City) area. With a population of 1,559 and a median income of $54,080, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 1.03 km² at an elevation of 36m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Melbourne.

Located within Greater Melbourne, the suburb offers convenient access to the CBD, public transport, and major amenities. Local cafes, shops, and green spaces contribute to a liveable neighbourhood environment. Essendon West combines Melbourne's renowned lifestyle with suburban comfort.

Essendon West falls under postcode 3040 and is governed by Moonee Valley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Niddrie (Western Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3040
Urban Area
Moonee Valley
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.75°, 144.88°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
1.03 km²
Elevation
36m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$450
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,682
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,439
Census 2021
1,559
8.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,960
Income 2021
$54,080
42.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,193
Born Overseas 326

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 29
  • 2. India 29
  • 3. Italy 28
  • 4. China 24
  • 5. Vietnam 19
  • 6. New Zealand 16
  • 7. Sri Lanka 15
  • 8. Egypt 13
  • 9. Lebanon 10
  • 10. Malaysia 7
  • 11. Croatia 6
  • 12. Iran 6
  • 13. Singapore 5
  • 14. Zimbabwe 5
  • 15. Brazil 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 421
English 398
Italian 288
Irish 200
Greek 82
Scottish 80
Chinese 72
Maltese 49
Vietnamese 44
Indian 39

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

709
Both parents born in Australia
575
Both parents born overseas
214
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
63.4%
No Religion
26.2%
Islam
2.7%
Buddhism
2.1%
Hinduism
1.7%
Sikhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
79 (5.1%)
5-14 years
190 (12.2%)
15-19 years
117 (7.5%)
20-24 years
110 (7.1%)
25-34 years
175 (11.2%)
35-44 years
199 (12.8%)
45-54 years
268 (17.2%)
55-64 years
169 (10.8%)
65-74 years
124 (8.0%)
75-84 years
86 (5.5%)
85+ years
47 (3.0%)

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