80 Kerferd Street
Essendon North, VIC 3041

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Area figures
- residents (ABS, June 2024)
- 129,732
- children aged 0–14
- 19,724
- schools
- 38
- parks & libraries
- 52
- kids’ activity providers listed
- 49
Most-listed activities: Tennis, Gymnastics, Taekwondo
Population figures: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Parks, playgrounds & public spaces
Vin Jervis Royal au Reserve
Royal Ave, Essendon North, Victoria, 3041
526 m straight-line distance
Lt Thompson Reserve
Keilor Rd, Essendon, Victoria, 3040
871 m straight-line distance
Buckley Park Tennis Club
Market St, Essendon, Victoria, 3040
942 m straight-line distance
Niddrie Library
Keilor Rd, Niddrie, Victoria, 3042
1.0 km straight-line distance
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Kids' Activities per Child: Australia's Best- and Thinnest-Covered Council Areas (2026)
Across Australia's big council areas, the AroundSchools directory lists a median of about 10 kids' activity providers for every 10,000 children — but in Melbourne's Wyndham it is 3.9, and in the City…
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Most Livable Suburbs in Victoria for Families (2026)
Melbourne lists more kids' activities in our directory than any other suburb in VIC. This page ranks VIC suburbs by how much a family moving there could actually do with their kids, then adds what…
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Property Details
550 m²
House
RESIDENTIAL
Upcoming Events Nearby
Fri, 4 Sept · Keon Park
Keon Park Children's Hub Monthly Drop-in Gardening Group
Sun, 25 Oct · Hillside
Caroline Springs Fire Brigade Open Day
Sun, 11 Oct · Truganina
Mt Atkinson Market
Mon, 19 Oct · Brighton
Bayside Art Babies
Up to age 2
Mon, 19 Oct · Brighton
Bayside Art Babies
Up to age 2
Sat, 1 Aug · Ashwood
Kids & Teens Art Birthday Parties - Glorious Studio | 2-Aug to 31-Dec, 2026
Ages 5–17
What's Nearby
The Jellybean Gym
61-71 Hall Street, Moonee Ponds
Paint + Pop: Face Painting + Pop Up Photobooth
45 Salisbury St, Moonee Ponds
Glenroy Lions FC
123 Justin Ave, Glenroy
Jeongsin Taekwondo
5 commercial st, Maidstone
Elite Tennis Academy and AATC
Corner of Bell Street and Pentridge Blvd, Coburg
Private studio
Charles St , Brunswick
YAS Studio (Youth Acting & Screen Studio)
90 Stubbs St, Kensington
Kensington Community Aquatic & Recreation Centre
99 Altona St , Kensington
Social Sport - Footscray
VU Community Sports Stadium - 417 Barkly Street, , Footscray
Nearby Schools

Essendon North Primary School
112 Keilor Rd, Essendon North VIC 3041 Australia

Buckley Park College
Cooper St, Essendon VIC 3040 Australia

Strathmore Primary School
Lloyd Street, Strathmore VIC 3041 Australia

St John Bosco's School - Niddrie
6 Teague Street, Niddrie VIC 3042 Australia

Western Autistic School - Niddrie Campus
Cnr. Garnet &, Teague St, Niddrie VIC 3042, Australia

Rosehill Secondary College
Sapphire St, Niddrie VIC 3042 Australia
Nearby schools do not imply enrolment eligibility. Confirm catchments, year levels and childcare availability directly with the provider.
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Recently sold nearby
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Essendon, VIC 3040
Land Size: 621 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Classic Charm in an Established Setting
Description: Federation-inspired charm meets modern family comfort on 621 sqm (approx.) in this beautifully proportioned residence, perfectly positioned in a Essendon pocket close to shops, schools and transport. Set behind an inviting façade, the home offers multiple living zones designed for both relaxed everyday living and effortless entertaining. A front sitting room overlooks the garden, providing a peaceful retreat, while a second spacious lounge at the rear connects seamlessly to the open-plan kitchen and dining area. Sliding doors extend the living space outdoors to a covered deck, creating a natural flow for gatherings year-round. The kitchen sits at the heart of the home, overlooking the main living zone and offering storage and functionality. Accommodation is thoughtfully zoned, with a main bedroom featuring a built-in-robe (BIR) and private ensuite, complemented by three additional bedrooms, all with BIR's. A central bathroom with bathtub services the family zone, while a large laundry, extensive internal storage, and additional storage beneath the decking stairs enhance everyday practicality. Outdoors, the backyard delivers versatility and comfort, featuring a grassed area, powered shed, and undercover deck ideal for entertaining or relaxing. Water efficiency is well catered for with two water tanks - positioned at the front and rear - connected to irrigation. Parking is abundant, with space for four vehicles in total: three open car spaces and one undercover. Enjoy easy access to North Essendon Shopping Village, public transport, and highly regarded local schools including St John Bosco Primary School and Buckley Park College, making this a compelling lifestyle opportunity in one of Essendon's most sought-after streets.
Agent: Rhys Afford - rhys@mcdonaldupton.com.au - 03 9375 9375
Agent: Kate Kennedy - kate@mcdonaldupton.com.au - 03 9375 9375
Airport West, VIC 3042
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Discover Your Dream Home
Description: Step into modern living with this stunning, modern unit that redefines quality and convenience. Boasting a versatile open-plan layout, this home features three spacious bedrooms, each with built-in robes, and a main bathroom complete with a relaxing bathtub. Cook and entertain in style in the gourmet Fisher & Paykel kitchen, equipped with ample storage and elegant stone bench-tops, seamlessly flowing into a bright, expansive living and dining area flooded with natural light. Additional highlights include a separate laundry, high ceilings throughout, ducted heating and a split system for heating and cooling, ensuring comfort year-round. Enjoy the ease of a single car garage with an electric roller door and an extra parking spot right at your doorstep. The unit is also NBN ready, with data and antenna connections in every room. With thoughtful features like a storage shed, dishwasher, rainwater tank with a recycled flushing system, and low-maintenance landscaping, this home has it all! Location Perks: Close to Westfield Airport West Shopping Centre Quick access to the Western Ring Road and Calder Freeway Vibrant Keilor Road retail stores and restaurants Quality schools within walking distance, including Niddrie Primary and Essendon Keilor College Don't miss your chance to own this exceptional property! Contact Waran today on 0458 729 953 Private Sale - Welcoming All Offers.
Agent: Waran Naidu - waran@beyond.property - 0458729953
Essendon, VIC 3040
Property Type: Townhouse
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Spacious Townhouse Living - Perfectly Positioned
Description: Wonderfully positioned in a tightly held Essendon pocket, this boutique three bedroom townhouse forms part of an exclusive development of just four residences. Offering a combination of privacy, abundant natural light, and contemporary flair, this well maintained townhouse delivers spacious living with a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. Step inside to a living zone that flows through to the open plan kitchen, dining, which spills onto a private entertainer's rear yard. The sleek kitchen impresses with a breakfast bench, stainless steel appliances. Downstairs also features a powder room, a full-size laundry, and ample storage areas, internal access to a single garage. Upstairs, three robed bedrooms and a luxurious bathroom with additional corridor linen closet/storage and bath. Enhanced by ducted heating/cooling, this home combines comfort, security, and space. Additionally included is a sizeable rear garden shed and easy access secure lock up garage and a downstairs powder room/toilet with additional understairs storage. Moments from Buckley Park, Keilor Road shopping, transport, and leading schools including St John Bosco's, Buckley Park College (zoned), St Bernard's, and Ave Maria College.
Agent: Domenic Zanellini - domenicz@dinglepartners.com.au - 03 9614 6688
Essendon, VIC 3040
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Parkside Position in Prime Essendon Location
Description: With Woodlands Park quite literally at your doorstep, this immaculately presented, low-maintenance apartment delivers lifestyle, location, and move-in-ready comfort - making it the perfect start for a first home buyer or a smart addition to any investment portfolio. Freshly painted and fitted with brand new carpets, the home is filled with natural light and offers a warm, inviting feel from the moment you step inside. The well-designed layout includes a generous bedroom complete with ensuite access, creating both privacy and practicality, while the adjoining balcony provides a great outdoor space to relax and unwind. The location truly sets this property apart. Positioned in one of Essendon's most sought-after pockets, you're within walking distance to Woodlands Park, North Essendon Village and Napier Street cafés and shops, and a range of local amenities. Excellent public transport options are all close by, including the 469 bus, trams, and easy freeway access - ensuring seamless connectivity to the CBD and beyond. Additional features include secure car accommodation via electric gated entry and split system heating and cooling for year-round comfort. A superb combination of lifestyle and convenience in a blue-chip Essendon address.
Agent: Alexander Sherriff - alexander@mcdonaldupton.com.au - 9375 9375
Agent: Tom Condon - tom@mcdonaldupton.com.au - 03 9375 9375
Essendon, VIC 3040
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Elevated Living with Uninterrupted City Views
Description: Positioned on the second floor, Apartment 206 delivers an outstanding lifestyle opportunity with breathtaking city views framed by beautiful leafy treetops a rare combination of urban outlook and natural serenity. The light-filled open-plan living and dining zone flows effortlessly onto a private balcony, creating the perfect setting to relax, entertain or simply soak in the skyline. Morning coffees, sunset drinks and sparkling night views it's all here. The modern kitchen is sleek and practical, featuring quality appliances, ample storage and clean contemporary finishes designed for effortless everyday living. The generously sized bedroom includes built-in robes and excellent natural light, while the stylish central bathroom is finished in a crisp, neutral palette with quality fittings throughout. Lifestyle Location Highlights: - Tram stop literally at your front door - Fantastic local shopping and cafés nearby - Moments to Essendon Station - Easy access to the CBD and Melbourne Airport - Close to the vibrant Puckle Street precinct Additional features include secure entry, lift access, split-system heating and cooling, and the peace of mind that comes with modern apartment living. Whether you're buying your first home, downsizing or investing, this is a beautifully presented apartment offering convenience, connectivity and an exceptional outlook in one of Essendon's most sought-after pockets. Leafy, lively and brilliantly located. Property Code: 2221
Agent: Ross Cooper - ross@cooperrealestate.com.au - 03 9397 8900
Strathmore, VIC 3041
Land Size: 395 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Contemporary Elegance in a Premier Strathmore Setting
Description: Beautifully crafted and architecturally refined, this brand-new single-level residence delivers a sophisticated living environment in one of Strathmore's most tightly held pockets. Designed to harness natural light and enhance everyday functionality, the home sits proudly on a meticulously landscaped 395 m² allotment. A calming sense of scale and balance is evident from the moment you enter. A separate front lounge offers a peaceful retreat, warmed by a feature fire. The main bedroom suite is privately positioned and features a fitted walk-in robe and an ensuite finished with Italian tiles and gunmetal fixtures. Three further bedrooms, each appointed with built-in robes and study nooks, are serviced by a sleek central bathroom, powder room, and a full laundry with external access. The open-plan living and dining area has been designed for effortless indooroutdoor flow, with suspended fireplace, extending to a north-facing alfresco space under an automatic louvred pergola with LED lighting and a built-in Beefeater barbecue. A statement kitchen anchors the space, showcasing Miele appliances, a full butler's pantry, herringbone timber flooring, and beautifully executed absolute-grain timber joinery. Luxury finishes continue throughout the home with double-glazed windows, Mitsubishi heating and cooling, keyless entry, full-height internal doors, electric front gates, and a comprehensive security system including intercom, alarm, and cameras. A remote double garage with internal access and generous storage completes the picture. Built by a master craftsman and guided by architectural precision, this residence offers a rare blend of contemporary design, low-maintenance ease, and enduring quality, all within moments of Strathmore's leading schools, cafés, parklands, and transport.
Agent: Bruce Warburton - bwarburton@woodards.com.au - 0418 599 337
Agent: Scott Latham - slatham@woodards.com.au - 03 9374 8374
Essendon, VIC 3040
Land Size: 525 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Under Offer
Description: Your Pick, Live in and Love, Renovate or Rebuild. The Essentials: Set on just over 520 square metres of prime land, this brick bungalow sits in the heart of Old Essendon and offers all you would expect from a location this good. 4 principal rooms Plus a large kitchen, family zone A bathroom and a separate toilet The Village: Close to everything, including North Essendon shops and cafes, public transport, parklands, schools, bike track, and easy access to Citylink and CBD. The Clincher: A generous landholding with endless potential, ideal for renovating, creating your forever home, or for developers looking to unlock value. Subject to normal council approvals. Every property journey is different. From initial search to your dream home, Pennisi Real Estate look forward to helping you when the time is right.
Agent: Andrew Pennisi - andrew@pennisi.com.au - 03 9379 5616
Agent: Team Pennisi - sales@pennisi.com.au - 03 9379 5616
Essendon North, VIC 3041
Property Type: Villa
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Oversized Villa in a Premier Lifestyle Locale
Description: A true standout with its double garage, generous proportion, and rear-of-three placement away from the nearby bustle, this first-rate villa offers turnkey comfort at its easy-care best. Impressive from the outset, a well-worked floor plan offers dimensions reminiscent of a full-size family home, with a trio of large bedrooms joined by excellent robe space, a master ensuite, and central bathroom with a bath, shower and separate powder room. Substantial living and dining areas sit either side of a wrap-around kitchen with upscale Franke appliances and plentiful cabinetry, collectively spilling into a backyard with thriving plant life and all-day sun for streamlined entertaining. · 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2-car garage · Open living/dining/kitchen area · Leafy, sun-soaked yard for entertaining · Security, heating/cooling, large laundry · The best of Essendon at its disposal Just as attractive to professionals and young families as downsizers and yield investors, other highlights include reverse-cycle and ducted/evaporative heating and cooling, security shutters, ceiling fans, a large laundry, alarm, and zoning for Essendon North Primary and Buckley Park College. As convenient as could be, it's no more than a short stroll to parks and sporting facilities, DFO retail, Keilor Road's shopping and dining scenes, always-vibrant North Essendon Village, and the 59 Tram bound for hospitals, universities, and the city centre, while elite private schools, Glenbervie Station, and CityLink all sit moments away.
Agent: Julia Murphy - julia@mcdonaldupton.com.au - 03 9375 9375
Agent: Tom Condon - tom@mcdonaldupton.com.au - 03 9375 9375
Essendon North, VIC 3041
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: LIKE-NEW PARKSIDE APARTMENT
Description: A fantastic opportunity awaits in the chic Parkside complex on Keilor Road, with this like-new 2-bedroom apartment offering stunning styling and finishes. Ideal for the owner occupier is this vacant apartment. The open-plan living zone features floorboards throughout, and is complemented by a contemporary kitchen, which includes a stone bench-top, mirrored splash-back, integrated dishwasher drawer, gas cook-top, and an abundance of storage. A private balcony completes the light-filled living area. Both bedrooms come with built-in-robes, as well as natural light in the master bedroom, whilst the bathroom is also modern and chic, and features plenty of storage. Rounding out this lovely like new home is a study-nook, Euro-laundry, split system heating/cooling, secure swipe/intercom entry, and secure car space. Located with trams on your doorstep, and only minutes from parks, pubs, cafes, restaurants, and supermarkets, this two-bed home is perfectly positioned close to the Tullamarine Freeway and Glenbervie station.
Agent: Ryan Pagan - rpagan@paganrealestate.com.au - 03 9375 3377
Agent: Thomas Maher - tom@paganrealestate.com.au - 9375 3377




















