VIC · 3040

Essendon West

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Essendon West, VIC 3040.

Essendon West, VIC 3040

About Essendon West

Welcome to Essendon West

Essendon West is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 10 km (6.2 mi) north-west of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Moonee Valley local government area. Essendon West recorded a population of 1,559 at the 2021 census.

Market snapshot

Essendon West property market

Median price ranks #365 of 3,797 suburbs · pricier than 90%

Median sale price

$1.57m

House · 4 bed

Median rent

$945

per week

Gross rental yield

3.1%

annual rent ÷ sale price

Typical price range

Entry

$1.17m

Median

$1.57m

Premium

$1.94m

Days on market

Auction clearance

56%

Sold this year

14

Median sold price trend · House 4 bed

Compound growth +4.9% / yr over 4 yrs

Property types on market

Share of current listings in Essendon West by dwelling type.

House77%
Apartment / Unit8%
Land8%
Townhouse8%

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Essendon West, VIC 3040.

Population

1,559

residents (2021)

Median age

39

years

Household income

$2,338

median, per week

Median rent

$450

per week

Median mortgage

$2,682

per month

Mortgage / income

26%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Recent results

Recently sold in Essendon West

$890k

4 Garnet Street

house3 bd · 2 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

$1.35m

29 Hoffmans Road

house3 bd · 1 ba · 2 car

Sold ~June 2026

$2.73m

18A Emerald Street

house

Sold ~June 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

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Properties & amenities in Essendon West

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Price map around Essendon West

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Common questions

Essendon West suburb FAQ

What is the median property price in Essendon West?

The median house price in Essendon West, VIC is $1.57m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have fallen about 13.3%.

How much is rent in Essendon West?

The median weekly rent in Essendon West is around $945 per week.

Is Essendon West a good place to live?

Essendon West is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 10 km (6.2 mi) north-west of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Moonee Valley local government area. Essendon West is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 1,559.

What is the population of Essendon West?

Essendon West has a population of 1,559 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 39.

How much do you need to buy in Essendon West?

Entry-level properties in Essendon West start around $1.17m, while premium homes reach $1.94m.

What suburbs are near Essendon West?

Suburbs near Essendon West include Aberfeldie, Niddrie, Avondale Heights, Essendon North and Keilor East.