| Essendon West Melbourne, Victoria | |||||||||||||||
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 View of city skyline and Maribyrnong River at Essendon West | |||||||||||||||
  Essendon West | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 37°45′18″S 144°52′59″E / 37.755°S 144.883°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 1,559 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,600/km2 (4,000/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 3040 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||
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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 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.
References
- 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Essendon West (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ↑ Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 13 April 2021
- ↑ Full Points Footy, Doutta Stars, retrieved 15 April 2009