Essendon
Essendon Property & Rent
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Essendon Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Essendon Community Overview
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📍 About Essendon
ESSENDON is a well-established suburb located in Inner Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 21,240 residents living at a density of 3449 people per square kilometre.
Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows strong property performance with median house prices reaching $1.7M, representing substantial growth of 85% over the past 10 years. Unit prices are more accessible at a median of $0.5M, having increased 15% over the same period.
Education: The suburb offers quality schooling options according to VCAA 2025 VCE results. Families can choose from the well-performing public option Buckley Park College, ranked #45 among public schools, or the prestigious private institution Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School, which holds the #40 ranking among private schools.
Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates Essendon is a safe neighbourhood, with a crime rate of 5551 per 100,000 residents. This represents just 0.82 times the Victorian average of 6810, placing it well below state-wide crime levels.
Demographics: The area has a diverse but relatively small Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 4.40% of the population, equating to approximately 934 people.
Transport: Commuters enjoy convenient access to Melbourne's CBD, located approximately 12.6km away with a typical 21-minute drive. The suburb is well-connected by public transport through its train station on the Craigieburn line.