Essendon West, Victoria
| Essendon West Melbourne, Victoria |
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View of city skyline and Maribyrnong River at Essendon West
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 Essendon West
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| Population | 1,398 (2011 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 3040 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1 km2 (0.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 11 km (7 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 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.
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.
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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 - the former local government area of which Essendon West was a part
References
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