Essendon · Suburb / Locality

Unemployment rate

4.2%2021

Unemployment in Essendon stands at 4.2% — around the middle of the range. It ranks 4,832nd of 11,737 suburbs nationally.

Among its neighbours it's higher than Strathmore (Vic.), Moonee Ponds and Pascoe Vale South, but lower than Niddrie, Aberfeldie and Ascot Vale.

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📍 Essendon, Suburb / Locality

Trend across censuses

3.8%4.0%4.2%4.4%4.6%20214.2%

Not directly comparable across years.

Where Essendon sits

0.0%5.0%10.0%15.0%20.0%

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Essendon — higher than 59% of areas.

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Unemployment rate in nearby areas

  1. Maribyrnong5.2%
  2. Essendon North4.7%
  3. Ascot Vale4.7%
  4. Aberfeldie4.4%
  5. Niddrie4.4%
  6. Strathmore (Vic.)4.1%
  7. Moonee Ponds3.8%
  8. Pascoe Vale South3.6%
  9. Essendon West3.0%

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