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Essendon West Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Essendon West Compares
Essendon West vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Essendon West | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,338 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $450 +VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,682 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 39 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3040 covers Essendon West, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 10 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - North West region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Moonee Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Essendon West has a population of 1,559 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $2,338, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 8 (0.5% of residents).
Housing in Essendon West includes a median weekly rent of $450, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,682, with 571 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 73.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Essendon West scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Essendon West is part of the Keilor statistical area in Victoria.
Essendon West Details
| Postcode | 3040 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,559 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,338/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,040/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $450 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,682 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 1.0 km² |
| Population Density | 1520/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 571 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (0.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.755 |
| Longitude | 144.883 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 10 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Keilor |
| Local Government | Moonee Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Maribyrnong |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 269 (17.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 227 (14.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 374 (24.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 437 (28.0%) |
| 65+ years | 257 (16.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 127 (8.1%) |
| Arthritis | 105 (6.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 63 (4.0%) |
| Diabetes | 54 (3.5%) |
| Cancer | 40 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 17 (1.1%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 28 (4.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 201 (35.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 219 (38.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 120 (21.1%) |
Suburbs Near Essendon West
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.