Ashburton vs Camberwell
The verdict
Ashburton is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.00M versus $2.61M in Camberwell. Camberwell has a shorter estimated CBD commute (28 vs 32 min). On the separate residential safety score, Camberwell rates higher (69 vs 50/100 in Ashburton).
Scores
| Ashburton | Camberwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 96 |
| Transport | 98 | 99 |
| Education | 93 | 93 |
| Liveability | 94 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ashburton | Camberwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,952 | 21,965 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,743 | $2,457 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.2% | 71.0% |
| Born in Australia | 69.3% | 65.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Ashburton Moderate Growth · Camberwell Moderate Growth
Property
| Ashburton | Camberwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.00M | $2.61M |
| Median unit price | $1.16M | $900K |
| House price YoY | 0.6% | 8.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ashburton | Camberwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 50 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 729 | 565 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 453 | 278 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 252 | 91 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,722 | 4,867 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ashburton | Camberwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,155 | 1,161 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ashburton · Camberwell
Transport
| Ashburton | Camberwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 26 | 51 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 74 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 32 | 28 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 110 m | 420 m |
Liveability
| Ashburton | Camberwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 15 | 54 |
| Parks | 16 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 15 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | 469 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 8 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.8 km | 9.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.9 km | 10.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.8 km | 9.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.2 km | 4.4 km |
Population & growth
| Ashburton | Camberwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,952 | 21,965 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,398 | 22,529 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,515 | 26,282 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.37% | 0.64% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ashburton or Camberwell?
Camberwell has the higher residential safety score (Ashburton 50/100 vs Camberwell 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Ashburton or Camberwell?
Ashburton is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.00M versus $2.61M.
Which has better schools, Ashburton or Camberwell?
Camberwell has a higher average school ICSEA (Ashburton 1155 vs Camberwell 1161; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ashburton or Camberwell?
Camberwell has the higher transport score (Ashburton 98/100 vs Camberwell 99/100).
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