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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Lincoln Rd, Essendon |  | Land | Auction Sale | 20/02/2026 | Woodards | View | |
| 86 Ogilvie St, Essendon | 4 |  | House | Auction Sale | 20/02/2026 | McDonald Upton | View |
| 26 Ogilvie St, Essendon | 4 |  | House | Auction Sale | 20/02/2026 | McDonald Upton | View |
| 8/5 Queen St, Essendon | 3 |  | Townhouse | Auction Sale | 20/02/2026 | Matthews Agency | View |
| 57 Waverley St, Essendon | 4 |  | House | Auction Sale | 20/02/2026 | Belle Property Ascot Vale | View |
| 6/38 Lawson St, Essendon | 3 |  | Townhouse | Sold Before Auction | 14/02/2026 | Barry Plant | View |
| 45 Mccracken St, Essendon | 4 |  | House | Sold Before Auction | 5/02/2026 | McDonald Upton | View |
| 1/140 Hoffmans Rd, Essendon | 2 |  | Flat | Private Sale | 2/02/2026 | Barry Plant | View |
| 3/7 Washington St, Essendon | 2 |  | Unit | Sold Before Auction | 15/01/2026 | Jellis Craig | |
| 165 Buckley St, Essendon | 4 |  | House | Auction Sale | 20/02/2026 | Jellis Craig | View |
| 9 Lincoln Rd, Essendon | 4 | | House | Passed in at Auction | 20/02/2026 | Woodards | View |
| 22 Peterleigh Gr, Essendon | 4 | | House | Passed in Vendor Bid | 20/02/2026 | Woodards | View |
| 2/2 Richardson St, Essendon | 3 | | Unit | Sold Before Auction | 17/02/2026 | Matthews Agency | View |
Sales data
Median sale price
$1.9mil
Quarterly price change
1.1%
Metro Melbourne Comparison
$974k
1.8%
| Bedrooms | Essendon | Metro comparison |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $1,285,000 | $940,000 |
| 3 | $1,545,000 | $851,000 |
| 4 | $2,080,000 | $970,000 |
| Insight | Essendon | Metro comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Clearance rate | 81.6% | 77.8% |
| Days on market | 41 | 36 |
Rental data
Median weekly rent
$680
Rental yield
2%
Metro Melbourne Comparison
$580
3.2%
| Bedrooms | Essendon | Metro comparison |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $500 | $585 |
| 3 | $695 | $550 |
| 4 | $1,100 | $600 |
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