Living in Essendon: What the Data Shows (2026)
Essendon has 143 verified businesses and amenities. Here is exactly what you get as a resident.
Population: 20,476 (ABS Census 2021)
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Cafes | 32 |
| Bars & Pubs | 22 |
| Schools | 18 |
| Parks | 21 |
| Medical | 2 |
| Supermarkets | 5 |
| Gyms | 12 |
| Total | 143 |
Essendon is a well-serviced suburb.
Food & Drink
63 dining options — 31 restaurants and 32 cafes.
Top restaurants: BAM, Rubicon, Demazzi, Squires Loft Essendon, Escagrill, La Vallee Cafe/Restaurant Essendon
Top cafes: Ten one ate, Friends of Ours Cafe, La Vallee Cafe/Restaurant Essendon, Assembly Ground, Friction Essendon
Green Space
21 parks. Most residents are within walking distance of a park.
Notable parks: Fanny Reserve, Montgomery Reserve, Queens Park, Lincoln Park, Buckley Park
Daily Essentials
- Supermarkets: 5 — Foodworks, Boundy’s Supa IGA, Woolworths, IGA
- Medical: 2 facilities
- Gyms: 12 fitness centres
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- Cost of Living in Essendon
- Family Guide to Essendon
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- Essendon Transport Guide
- Essendon Property Market
Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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