
Area Hotlist — Essendon VIC
20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Essendon area
Area Hotlist — Essendon
Essendon Station
Essendon’s key rail hub offers quick links to the CBD and beyond, anchoring walkable living and transport ease across the suburb.
Essendon Primary School
A sought-after public school on the hill, praised for its leafy grounds, strong results and proximity to trams, trains and parks.
North Essendon Village
A lively shopping and dining precinct with cafés, grocers and boutiques—loved for its tram connections and relaxed village vibe.
Buckley Park College
A respected public secondary school in the heart of Essendon, regularly noted in family listings for its academic reputation and zoning appeal.
Penleigh and Essendon Grammar
A prestigious independent school with separate boys' and girls' campuses, attracting families from across Melbourne’s northwest corridor.
Lincoln Park
A leafy hilltop reserve with towering gums, sports ovals and play space, regularly featured in listings near Mt Alexander Road.
Windy Hill
Essendon’s spiritual home of football, Windy Hill is a historic oval and club precinct that still draws fans, players and community pride.
Mt Alexander Road Trams
The No. 59 tram line cuts through Essendon, linking cafes, schools and homes to the CBD, airport and beyond—supporting transit-based living.
Rose Street Shops
This strip near the station includes cafés, salons and boutique retail—one of Essendon’s most walkable and charming lifestyle pockets.
Essendon North Primary School
A high-demand public school with leafy surrounds and zoning appeal near the Keilor Road precinct. Popular among young families.
St Columba’s College
An all-girls Catholic school in central Essendon with heritage buildings, strong academic performance and a proud local legacy.
Maribyrnong River Trail
This riverside path offers scenic cycling and running routes connecting Essendon to the city, parks and neighbouring suburbs.
Essendon Fields
This mixed-use business and retail precinct includes shopping, offices and Essendon Airport—providing local jobs and everyday convenience.
Woodlands Park
A tranquil park with a lake, rotunda, duck ponds and play zones—ideal for picnics, strolling and weekend family time in north Essendon.
Keilor Road Dining Precinct
This vibrant strip blends modern cafés, wine bars and established restaurants just beyond Essendon North, drawing foodies and families alike.
Glenbervie Station
A quiet stop on the Craigieburn line, Glenbervie offers walkable access to leafy homes, schools and parklands in south Essendon.
Aberfeldie Park
Located by the river, this sprawling reserve supports footy, cricket, running and play—with sweeping views and open skies just minutes from the CBD.
Essendon DFO
Known for brand-name bargains, this outlet centre offers fashion, footwear and food—just minutes from the freeway and airport precinct.
St Therese’s School
This well-established Catholic primary in Essendon’s east serves a close-knit community with excellent walkability to nearby parks and shops.
Allison Park
This neighbourhood green space near Buckley Street is ideal for local strolls, morning dog walks and shaded family play close to home.