Moonee Valley City Council · 8.7 km from CBD · Median rent $550/wk
Median rent — Source: DFFH Jun 2025 rental bond data · Crime data — CSA Dec 2025
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| Suburb | Median Rent | Transit | CBD | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essendon current | $550/wk | 77/100 | 8.7 km | 0 |
| Aberfeldie | $652/wk | 77/100 | 8.7 km | 0 |
| Travancore | $660/wk | 79/100 | 7.2 km | 0 |
| Ascot Vale | $570/wk | 79/100 | 7.2 km | 0 |
| Strathmore Heights | $642/wk | 74/100 | 10.5 km | 0 |
Essendon has a moderate crime rate, broadly similar to the Melbourne metro average.
1,166 total incidents recorded · Source: CSA Dec 2025
| School | Type | Sector | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckley Park College | secondary | Government | View zone → |
| St Bernard's College | secondary | Catholic | View zone → |
| St Columba's College | secondary | Catholic | View zone → |
| Essendon Primary School | primary | Government | View zone → |
| St Therese's School | primary | Catholic | View zone → |
| Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School | p12 | Independent | View zone → |