Essendon North
Essendon North Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Essendon North 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 North Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Essendon North Schools
Nearby Top Schools 6
Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School
St Columba's College
St Bernard's College
Buckley Park College
Strathmore Secondary College
Rosehill Secondary College
Suburbs Near ESSENDON NORTH
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📍 About Essendon North
ESSENDON NORTH is positioned in Inner Melbourne, home to 3,071 residents across a compact area that creates a density of 4,193 people per square kilometre, according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local housing market shows contrasting trends, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.0M, representing strong growth of 47% over the past decade. However, unit prices have softened to a median of $0.4M, declining 21% over the same 10-year period.
Education: Families have access to quality educational options, including the nearby Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School, a private institution that achieved a strong ranking of #40 among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Residents enjoy a secure living environment, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) recording a crime rate of 6,740 per 100,000 people. This figure sits comfortably below the state benchmark at 0.99 times the Victorian average of 6,810, confirming this as a safe area.
Demographics: The suburb hosts a modest but notable Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 4.40% of the population, totalling approximately 135 people within this smaller but established cultural presence.
Transport: Commuters benefit from excellent city connectivity, with the CBD located approximately 15.5km away, typically taking 22 minutes by car. While the suburb doesn't have its own station, train services are readily accessible from a neighbouring area.