Suburbs Essendon Fields

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Essendon Fields VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Essendon Fields, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Essendon Fields VIC is 13 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Essendon Fields is $1,125 per week ($58,500 per year). Essendon Fields has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Essendon Fields has a population density of 3.9 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (63% of residents).

There were 357 recorded offences in Essendon Fields in 2025-25, a rate of 27462 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (232 offences).

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📍 Essendon Fields, Victoria — 37.7244°S, 144.9036°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (27)

Essendon Fields Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Essendon Fields Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,125/wk
$58,500 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 0

Essendon Fields Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.5% (5) Female 54.5% (6)

Population Density

3.9
people per km²
13 people · 3.4 km²

Households

0
Avg household size
0
Persons per bedroom
$0
Family income/wk

Essendon Fields Age Distribution

40-44
45-49
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Essendon Fields Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Essendon Fields Religion

Not stated
62.5%
Buddhism
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Essendon Fields Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Essendon Fields Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Essendon Fields Occupation

Community & Personal Service
60.0%
Professionals
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Essendon Fields Field of Study

Society & Culture
60.0%
Engineering
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Essendon Fields Marital Status

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Married
60.0% 6
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Divorced
40.0% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Essendon Fields Ancestry

Australian
42.9%
English
28.6%
Other
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Essendon Fields Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Essendon Fields Volunteering

—
Not a volunteer
100.0% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Essendon Fields How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.0%
Did not go to work
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Essendon Fields Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
72.7%
moved in the last 5 years
64.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Essendon Fields Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
18
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Essendon Fields Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
55.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Essendon Fields Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Essendon Fields When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Essendon Fields Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
45.5%
15–29 hours
27.3%
Did not do domestic work
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Essendon Fields Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 357 total

Theft
232
Fraud
40
Assault
16
Drug Offences
16
Break & Enter
15
Property Damage
13
Weapons
11
Justice Procedures
11
Public Order
2
Robbery
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Essendon Fields Schools

27
schools nearby
16
government
1063
avg ICSEA score
12,880
total students
Essendon Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 387 students
1137
ICSEA
St Vincent de Paul's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 431 students
1124
ICSEA
St Therese's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 529 students
1116
ICSEA
Strathmore North Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 632 students
1116
ICSEA
Essendon North Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 629 students
1116
ICSEA
St John Bosco's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 413 students
1108
ICSEA
Strathmore Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 304 students
1104
ICSEA
St Bernard's College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,567 students
1100
ICSEA
Oak Park Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 388 students
1095
ICSEA
Buckley Park College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 888 students
1088
ICSEA
Strathmore Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,958 students
1086
ICSEA
St Francis de Sales School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 237 students
1085
ICSEA
St Christopher's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 727 students
1083
ICSEA
Corpus Christi School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 174 students
1055
ICSEA
Niddrie Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 299 students
1052
ICSEA

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Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Essendon Fields Rent Prices & Affordability

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of income
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Household Income $0/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income —

Insufficient data to calculate rent affordability.

If you earn X in Essendon Fields

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,125/wk
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Essendon Fields vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Aberfeldy
Pop: 7 Income: $949/wk
Butchers Ridge
Pop: 7 Income: $474/wk
Combienbar
Pop: 7 Income: $350/wk
Frenchmans
Pop: 7 Income: $1,312/wk
Glenloth
Pop: 7 Income: $1,012/wk Rent: $100/wk
Licola
Pop: 7 Income: $687/wk Rent: $20/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Essendon Fields

What is the population of Essendon Fields VIC?

The population of Essendon Fields VIC is 13 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Essendon Fields?

The median personal income in Essendon Fields VIC is $1,125 per week, or $58,500 per year.

What is the median age in Essendon Fields?

The median age in Essendon Fields VIC is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Essendon Fields a good suburb to live in?

Essendon Fields is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 13.The median income is $1,125/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk. See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20886. All dollar figures in AUD.