Ashbury vs Croydon Park
The verdict
Croydon Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.13M versus $2.40M in Ashbury. Ashbury rates higher for liveability (100 vs 94). Ashbury is closer to the coast (7.0 km vs 8.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Ashbury rates higher (100 vs 86/100 in Croydon Park).
Scores
| Ashbury | Croydon Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 84 |
| Transport | 83 | 82 |
| Education | 78 | 74 |
| Liveability | 100 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ashbury | Croydon Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,353 | 10,929 |
| Median age | 44 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,571 | $1,843 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.1% | 49.5% |
| Born in Australia | 66.7% | 58.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Ashbury Moderate Growth · Croydon Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Ashbury | Croydon Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.40M | $2.13M |
| Median unit price | $1.13M | $798K |
| House price YoY | 3.2% | -12.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $900 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 73 | 57 |
Median price history
Safety
| Ashbury | Croydon Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 60 | 156 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 30 | 73 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 149 | 284 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,237 | 2,626 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ashbury | Croydon Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,065 | 1,090 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ashbury · Croydon Park
Transport
| Ashbury | Croydon Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 82 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 38 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 38 | 42 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Ashbury | Croydon Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 3 |
| Parks | 4 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 31 | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.0 km | 8.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.7 km | 9.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.1 km | 8.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Ashbury | Croydon Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,353 | 10,929 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,514 | 11,431 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,291 | 12,344 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.18% | 1.13% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ashbury or Croydon Park?
Ashbury has the higher residential safety score (Ashbury 100/100 vs Croydon Park 86/100).
Which is more affordable, Ashbury or Croydon Park?
Croydon Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.13M versus $2.40M.
Which has better schools, Ashbury or Croydon Park?
Croydon Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Ashbury 1065 vs Croydon Park 1090; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ashbury or Croydon Park?
Ashbury has the higher transport score (Ashbury 83/100 vs Croydon Park 82/100).
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