Essendon North

VIC 3041 • Greater Melbourne

3,071
Population (2021)
$53,612
Median Income
0.73 km²
Area
67m
Elevation

About Essendon North

Essendon North is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in Victoria, located within the Moonee Valley (City) area. With a population of 3,071 and a median income of $53,612, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 0.73 km² at an elevation of 67m, 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 North combines Melbourne's renowned lifestyle with suburban comfort.

Essendon North falls under postcode 3041 and is governed by Moonee Valley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Essendon (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3041
Urban Area
Moonee Valley
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.74°, 144.90°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
0.73 km²
Elevation
67m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$360
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
38 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,987
Census 2021
3,071
2.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$43,004
Income 2021
$53,612
24.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,004
Born Overseas 946

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 177
  • 2. Italy 106
  • 3. England 53
  • 4. China 50
  • 5. Philippines 42
  • 6. New Zealand 36
  • 7. Nepal 28
  • 8. Sri Lanka 27
  • 9. Greece 26
  • 10. Vietnam 26
  • 11. Malaysia 22
  • 12. Turkey 20
  • 13. Singapore 18
  • 14. Egypt 17
  • 15. Pakistan 15

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 753
Australian 650
Italian 480
Irish 349
Scottish 208
Indian 196
Greek 136
Chinese 134
German 82
Maltese 82

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,194
Both parents born in Australia
1,386
Both parents born overseas
365
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
50.6%
No Religion
31.5%
Hinduism
5.4%
Islam
3.3%
Buddhism
3.0%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
143 (4.7%)
5-14 years
296 (9.6%)
15-19 years
146 (4.8%)
20-24 years
201 (6.5%)
25-34 years
554 (18.0%)
35-44 years
493 (16.1%)
45-54 years
418 (13.6%)
55-64 years
313 (10.2%)
65-74 years
271 (8.8%)
75-84 years
138 (4.5%)
85+ years
88 (2.9%)

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