Profile for Essendon

Essendon is located 8 km north-west of the CBD, and bounded by Moonee Ponds Creek in the east. The neighbourhood is focused around the Essendon Junction activity centre which comprises commercial and a social/sporting focus to the east and west of Mt Alexander Road, the Essendon Station, Rose Street and Buckley Street. Two train stations serve Essendon, the route 59 tram and 12 bus routes. Numerous bus services terminate at Essendon Station making the activity centre a core transport hub. Essendon exhibits a rich architectural history reflected in large areas of heritage recognition. The Windy Hill sporting ground is home to a variety of other sporting clubs. The precinct is a defining element of Essendon’s character, along with the many schools in the neighbourhood. There is a range of open spaces surrounding Essendon, including Montgomery Park and includes the Essendon Traffic School.