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to Essendon
Essendon blends urban vibrancy with suburban charm, offering leafy streets, heritage appeal, and seamless connectivity.
Just 8 kilometres north-west of Melbourne’s CBD, Essendon is where urban energy meets suburban ease. Known for its leafy streets, heritage charm, and seamless connectivity, it’s a sought-after destination for those who appreciate both convenience and a strong sense of community.
NEIGHBOURHOOD LIVEABILITY
URBAN VITALITY
Essendon’s vibrant scene blends bustling cafés, refined dining, and boutique shopping, offering a dynamic mix of classic and contemporary experiences.
Essendon’s thriving local scene is defined by bustling cafés, refined dining, and boutique retail. Stroll along Rose Street and Mount Alexander Road, where established favourites sit alongside exciting new openings, creating a dynamic mix of classic and contemporary. Whether it’s a morning coffee, a weekend brunch, or an intimate dinner, the suburb delivers an enviable culinary and social lifestyle.
St Rose
Essendon
GETTING AROUND
Essendon is one of Melbourne’s most well-connected suburbs, making travel effortless. The 59 tram provides a direct link to the CBD, while Essendon, Glenbervie, and Strathmore stations offer frequent train services. An extensive bus network ensures easy access to neighbouring areas, and for those commuting by car, CityLink provides a seamless route into the city. Whether by tram, train, bus, or bike, navigating Essendon is simple and efficient.
A balance of heritage charm, modern convenience, and community warmth, Essendon continues to attract those who seek a high-quality lifestyle close to Melbourne’s heart. With its rich café culture, abundant green spaces, respected schools, and excellent transport links, Essendon is a suburb that effortlessly blends past and present, offering a truly exceptional place to call home.
Anthem Essendon
Essendon
LIFE OF LEARNING
Families are drawn to Essendon for its strong educational offering, spanning elite private schools and high-performing public institutions. Renowned schools such as St. Columba’s College, Penleigh and Essendon Grammar, Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar, and Buckley Park College ensure a well-rounded education at every stage. With an emphasis on academic excellence and community values, Essendon nurtures bright futures.
Lily Reserve
Essendon
PLACES WE LOVE
Eat & Drink
St Rose
Friends of Ours Cafe
Assembly Ground
Primrose & Vine
Pizza d’Asporto Essendon
Parks & Recreation
Windy Hill Fitness Centre
Woodlands Park
Lincoln Park
Lily Reserve
Shopping
Essendon DFO
La Dee Dah
Essendon Regional Farmers Market
Transport
Route 59 Tram
Essendon Station
Schools
Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School
St Bernard's College
Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School
Buckley Park College