Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.9 km apart, on the same open data. Avondale Heights scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.
| Avondale Heights | Essendon West | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 4 | 66 |
| Safety | 93 | 80 |
| Wealth | 19 | 81 |
| Value | 12 | 72 |
| Parks | 92 | 90 |
| Cafés | 38 | 7 |
| Transit | 27 | 21 |
| Green space | 86 | 93 |
| Active & healthy | 48 | 76 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 29 | 54 |
| Median rent | $400/wk | $450/wk |
| Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025) | $1,085,000 | $1,350,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 61 | 1 |
| Population | 12,388 | 1,559 |
| Full profile | Avondale Heights in full | Essendon West in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Avondale Heights scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Avondale Heights has the lower median house price of the two ($1,085,000 vs $1,350,000).
Avondale Heights scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Avondale Heights or Essendon West.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →