$370 ▲ +27.6%
Higher than 56% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: $290
- 2016: $341
- 2021: $370
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Essendon · Sub-region (SA3)
Housing & Dwellings in Essendon
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Far fewer detached houses are found in Essendon compared to the state average, which reflects a distinct shift in how people live here. The area is marked by a high proportion of renters and a housing stock that leans toward apartments and townhouses. This mix contributes to a landscape where home ownership is less common than in other parts of Victoria.
$370
▲ +27.6%
- $100–$118: 3 areas
- $118–$136: 1 area
- $136–$154: 3 areas
- $154–$171: 1 area
- $171–$189: 5 areas
- $189–$207: 11 areas
- $207–$225: 8 areas
- $225–$243: 16 areas
- $243–$261: 18 areas
- $261–$279: 8 areas
- $279–$296: 22 areas
- $296–$314: 24 areas
- $314–$332: 18 areas
- $332–$350: 15 areas
- $350–$368: 30 areas
- $368–$386: 28 areas
- $386–$404: 37 areas
- $404–$421: 22 areas
- $421–$439: 14 areas
- $439–$457: 15 areas
- $457–$475: 10 areas
- $475–$493: 6 areas
- $493–$511: 8 areas
- $511–$529: 2 areas
- $529–$546: 1 area
- $546–$564: 5 areas
- $564–$582: 2 areas
- $582–$600: 7 areas
All sub-region (sa3) areas, 2021. The marker is Essendon — higher than 56% of areas.
| Essendon | $370 |
|---|---|
| Greater Melbourne | $390 |
| Victoria | $370 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,200 are much higher than in most areas and a little above the state figure. Meanwhile, weekly rent has risen $80 since 2011 to reach $370, which is about the same as the national and state figures.
$2,200 ▲ +1.5%
Higher than 82% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: $2,167
- 2016: $2,167
- 2021: $2,200
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Essendon, the largest group is $350–$549 at 44%, followed by $200–$349 (29%) and Under $200 (12%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Essendon, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 36%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (28%) and $1,000–$1,799 (23%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is far more common here than in Victoria, with 40.1% of households renting. This is well above the national figure, while the 28.3% of homes owned outright is lower than most areas.
40.1% ▲ +4.5%
Higher than 84% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: 38.3%
- 2016: 41.3%
- 2021: 40.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
28.3% ▼ -6.5%
Lower than 68% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: 30.2%
- 2016: 28.0%
- 2021: 28.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Essendon, the largest group is Rented at 40%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Owned outright (28%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Detached houses make up only 42.5% of homes, which is far below the national figure of 72.3%. With many flats and townhouses, homes with three or more bedrooms are also among the lowest at this level.
0.90 ▼ -18.2%
Higher than 86% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2016: 0.90
- 2021: 0.90
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
42.5% ▼ -20.6%
Lower than 90% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: 53.5%
- 2016: 44.5%
- 2021: 42.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
51.1% ▼ -3.9%
Lower than 92% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: 53.2%
- 2016: 51.8%
- 2021: 51.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →Essendon splits fairly evenly between Separate house (43%) and Flat or apartment (38%), with Townhouse / semi-detached at 19%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →Essendon splits fairly evenly between 2 bedrooms (35%) and 3 bedrooms (32%), with 4 bedrooms at 16%.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Essendon [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/20603/essendon/topic/housing-dwellings