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Essendon West, Victoria

Coordinates: 37°45′18″S 144°52′59″E / 37.755°S 144.883°E / -37.755; 144.883
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Essendon West
MelbourneVictoria
View of city skyline and Maribyrnong River at Essendon West
Essendon West is located in Melbourne
Essendon West
Essendon West
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Coordinates37°45′18″S 144°52′59″E / 37.755°S 144.883°E / -37.755; 144.883
Population1,559 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density1,600/km2 (4,000/sq mi)
Postcode(s)3040
Elevation35 m (115 ft)
Area1 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Location10 km (6 mi) from Melbourne
LGA(s)City of Moonee Valley
State electorate(s)Niddrie
Federal division(s)Maribyrnong
Suburbs around Essendon West:
Keilor East Niddrie Essendon
Keilor East Essendon West Essendon
Avondale Heights Maribyrnong Aberfeldie

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 interwar Californian Bungalows to post war dwellings and modern homes.

History

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Essendon West Post Office opened on 1 July 1924.[2]

From the 1850s to the early 20th century, sand was mined from the tall, cliff-like banks of the Maribyrnong River.[3] The Maribyrnong Sand Company was set up in the early 20th century to transport the sand by barge downriver to Footscray and Yarraville, for use in the production of glass, concrete and ceramics.[4][5] This area is currently within the bounds of the Afton Street Conservation Reserve where the remains can still be seen.[3]

Community

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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.[6] St Bernard's College is located in Essendon West.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Essendon West (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 19 July 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 13 April 2021
  3. ^ a b "Afton Street Conservation Park Master Plan". Moonee Valley City Council. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  4. ^ "VHD". vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  5. ^ "The Saltwater (Maribyrnong) River". find.slv.vic.gov.au. c. 1910. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  6. ^ Full Points Footy, Doutta Stars, retrieved 15 April 2009