Population 1,398 (2011 census) LGA(s) City of Moonee Valley Essendon West Essendon Postal code 3040 | Postcode(s) 3040 State electorate(s) Niddrie Area 100 ha Federal division Division of Maribyrnong | |
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Location 11 km (7 mi) from Melbourne | ||
Essendon West is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 11 km north-west of Melbourne's central business district. Its local government area is the City of Moonee Valley. At the 2011 Census, Essendon West had a population of 1,398.
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Map of Essendon West VIC 3040, Australia
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.
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.