Market snapshot
Suburb insights for Essendon3040
Change suburbEssendon, approximately 8 km northwest of the city, is a prestigious and well-established suburb with grand period homes, leafy streets, and excellent schools. Known for its café culture along Rose Street and strong public transport, Essendon draws families, professionals, and downsizers seeking both convenience and charm.
Recent sales and auction results in Essendon
| Address | Bedrooms | Price | Type | Method | Sale Date | Agent | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 Roberts St, Essendon | 3 |  | House | Auction Sale | 12/12/2025 | Nelson Alexander | View |
| 20/947 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon | 2 |  | Apartment | Auction Sale | 10/12/2025 | McDonald Upton | View |
| 4/6 Riverview St, Essendon | 2 |  | Unit | Auction Sale | 10/12/2025 | Barry Plant | |
| 1/15 Marco Polo St, Essendon | 2 |  | Villa | Sold Before Auction | 2/12/2025 | Nelson Alexander | View |
| 2/154 Spencer St, Essendon | 2 |  | Townhouse | Private Sale | 2/12/2025 | Barry Plant | View |
| 6/89 Tennyson St, Essendon | 2 |  | Apartment | Private Sale | 1/12/2025 | Woodards | View |
| 401/314 Pascoe Vale Rd, Essendon | 2 |  | Apartment | Private Sale | 28/11/2025 | Nelson Alexander | View |
| 18 Lincoln Rd, Essendon | 5 |  | House | Passed in Vendor Bid | 12/12/2025 | Frank Dowling Essendon | View |
| 86 Roberts St, Essendon | 4 | | House | Passed in Vendor Bid | 12/12/2025 | Woodards | View |
| 31A Washington St, Essendon | 5 | | House | Passed in at Auction | 12/12/2025 | McDonald Upton | View |
| 6/20 Fitzgerald Rd, Essendon | 1 | | Unit | Private Sale | 26/11/2025 | Jellis Craig | View |
| 11 Ballater St, Essendon | 3 | | House | Private Sale | 19/11/2025 | Matthews Agency |
Sales data
Median sale price
$1.9mil
Quarterly price change
10.3%
Metro Melbourne Comparison
$955k
2.7%
| Bedrooms | Essendon | Metro comparison |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $1,262,500 | $910,000 |
| 3 | $1,480,000 | $830,000 |
| 4 | $2,080,000 | $951,500 |
| Insight | Essendon | Metro comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Clearance rate | 73.8% | 81.4% |
| Days on market | 42 | 36 |
Rental data
Median weekly rent
$695
Rental yield
2.1%
Metro Melbourne Comparison
$580
3.3%
| Bedrooms | Essendon | Metro comparison |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $500 | $580 |
| 3 | $680 | $550 |
| 4 | $1,000 | $600 |
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