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VIC · Moonee Valley Council

Essendon North, 3041

Current weather

11.3°CLight drizzle

82% humidity · 23.4 km/h wind · 12.9° / 10.7° today · 8.3 mm rain

Desirability score

37/100

3802nd in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Essendon North is a smaller suburban community in the Moonee Valley area, home to around 3,071 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 331 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+32%), roughly 107.8 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 13 public transport stops within the suburb, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 4 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
3,071
Median age
38
Median household income / week
$1,712
Dwelling vacancy
12.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
195 of 1,553
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
65.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
111 / 210 / 730

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
331
Against the person
37
Against property
229
Rate per 1,000 residents
107.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 83 residents
State safety percentile
77.5th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+32.4%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage24
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle37
  • B49 Other Theft21
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception93
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order32

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,116
  • Essendon North Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

13 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bradshaw St/Keilor Rd #51
  • Cooper St/Keilor Rd #50
  • Essendon North PS/Keilor Rd #49
  • Mt Alexander Rd/Keilor Rd #47
  • Service St/Keilor Rd #48

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

4 active roadworks / incidents

  • Other DTP Works (not Tram, Train or Bus Replacements) activities occurring between 28/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BULLA ROAD, KEILOR ROAD27 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
  • Other DTP Works (not Tram, Train or Bus Replacements) activities occurring between 28/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MT ALEXANDER ROAD, KEILOR ROAD27 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
  • Other DTP Works (not Tram, Train or Bus Replacements) activities occurring between 28/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.KEILOR ROAD, COLLINS STREET27 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
  • Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 28/06/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BULLA ROAD, KEILOR ROAD27 Jun 2026 – 29 Oct 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

27 planning-related records

2021· 10 proposals

  • July 2021

  • VICSMART - Two Lot Subdivision
    5 KEAM STREET ESSENDON NORTH 3041Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings - AMENDMENT
    8 ELM GROVE ESSENDON NORTH 3041Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Construction of a carport within a Neighbourhood Character Overlay (NCO2) and a Swimming Pool within an Environmental Significance Overlay (ESO2) area
    19 ORANGE GROVE ESSENDON NORTH 3041Permit issued by the RA
  • Extension to a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres and within a Design and Development Overlay
    3 MADDEN STREET ESSENDON NORTH 3041Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction four dwellings within a Design and Development Overlay (Schedule 9) area
    12 O'SHANNASSY STREET ESSENDON NORTH 3041Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Proposed Shed to replace existing
    13 Salisbury StreetNo permit required

  • May 2021

  • The use of an existing four (4) storey building for a showroom and twelve (12) serviced apartments with basement car parking, plus external works including alterations to balustrades - Amendment
    74 KEILOR ROAD ESSENDON NORTH 3041Permit issued by the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings
    12 Ronald StreetWithdrawn

  • March 2021

  • Six Lot Subdivision
    29 Dudley StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Construction of three dwellings
    19 O'SHANNASSY STREET ESSENDON NORTH 3041NOD issued by a delegate
2020· 17 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Construction of a six storey building, removal of an easement, reduction in car parking requirements and alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    144-158 Keilor RoadNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Construction of six dwellings
    6 Gillies StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Use of the land as Food and Drink Premises (cafe)
    4/ 296 Keilor RoadNo permit required
  • Demolition of a dwelling and construction of two dwellings in a Neighbourhood Character Overlay (Schedule 2)
    34A Kerferd StreetNOD issued by a delegate

  • August 2020

  • Construction of two dwellings
    7 Cowper StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Use and development of land for a child care centre
    8 O'Shannassy StreetRefusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Reduction in carparking and bicycle requirements associated with a medical centre - AMENDMENT Reduction in bicycle parking requirements associated with a medical centre
    15/ 82 Keilor RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a six storey building, removal of an easement, reduction in car parking requirements, waiver of loading bay requirements and alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    144-158 Keilor RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Two Lot Subdivision - PS836100K- VicSmart
    7 Ronald StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Buildings and works within a Design and Development Overlay (Schedule 7) associated with a food and drinks premises
    38-40 Keilor RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Three Lot Subdivision - PS813733W
    68 Kerferd StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART Two Lot Subdivision PS838849L
    24 Dudley StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Two Lot Subdivision PS837312N
    1-3 Raleigh GrovePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings carry out works and to create or alter access to a Road Zone, Category 1
    69 Bulla RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land as a Restricted Recreation Facility (Yoga Studio and Barre) and the display of business identification signs in a Heritage Overlay area
    12 Keilor RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a double storey dwelling and front fence in a Design and Development Overlay area
    67 Bulla RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Two Lot Subdivision - PS833625M
    31 Bulla RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

44 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Viva NailsBeauty salon
  • Bench (7)
  • Bicycle Parking (7)
  • Cooper Street/Keilor RoadBus stop
  • Essendon North Primary SchoolBus stop
  • Hoffmans Road/Keilor RoadBus stop
  • Madden Street/Bulla RoadBus stop
  • Mount Alexander Road/Keilor RoadBus stop
  • Royal Avenue/Bulla RoadBus stop
  • Hey Jude'sCafe

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Green CorridorPark
  • Vin Jervis ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
4
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Dentistdentist
  • Eastbrook Medical Centre Pharmacypharmacy
  • Eastbrooke Medical CentreKeilor Roaddoctor
  • Melbourne Pregnancy and Pelvic PhysioTreadwell Roadphysiotherapist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Journey Early Learning EssendonBulla Roadchildcare
  • North Essendon Kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
5
Parks (OSM)
5

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
37.0/100
National rank
3802nd in Australia
State rank
757th in VIC
Peer rank
#183 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#352 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime24
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime37
  • B49 Other Theftcrime21
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deceptioncrime93
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime32
  • Journey Early Learning EssendonchildcareBulla Roadchildcare
  • North Essendon Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Dentisthealthdentist
  • Eastbrook Medical Centre Pharmacyhealthpharmacy
  • Eastbrooke Medical CentrehealthKeilor Roaddoctor

Data sources & freshness

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