Essendon West is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 10 km (6.2 mi) north-west of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Moonee Valley local government area. Essendon West recorded a population of 1,559 at the 2021 census.[1]

Essendon West Melbourne, Victoria
View of city skyline and Maribyrnong River at Essendon West
Essendon West
Coordinates	37.755°S 144.883°E / -37.755; 144.883
Population	1,559 (2021 census)[1]
• Density	1,600/km2 (4,000/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	3040
Area	1 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Location	10 km (6 mi) from Melbourne
LGA(s)	City of Moonee Valley
State electorate(s)	Niddrie
Federal division(s)	Maribyrnong
Suburbs around Essendon West: Keilor East Niddrie Essendon Keilor East Essendon West Essendon Avondale Heights Maribyrnong Aberfeldie

Essendon West is bounded in the west by the Steele Creek, in the north by Rosehill Road, in the east by Afton Street and Hoffmans Road, and in the south by the Maribyrnong River.

Essendon West is primarily residential with a range of housing ranging from inter war Californian Bungalows to post war dwellings to more modern homes.

History

Essendon West Post Office opened on 1 July 1924.[2]

Community

Essendon West is represented by an Australian Rules football team, Doutta Stars, playing in the Essendon District Football League. Its home ground lies in neighbouring Essendon.[3]

See also

• City of Keilor – Essendon West was previously within this former local government area.

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