Ashby Heights vs Chatsworth
The verdict
Chatsworth is more affordable, with a median house price of $603K versus $826K in Ashby Heights. Chatsworth rates higher for transport (73 vs 0). Chatsworth is closer to the coast (10.4 km vs 17.3 km).
Scores
Ashby HeightsChatsworth
| Ashby Heights | Chatsworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 17 | 41 |
| Transport | 0 | 73 |
| Education | 39 | 35 |
| Liveability | 14 | 14 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ashby Heights | Chatsworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 292 | 157 |
| Median age | 55 | 57 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,233 | $1,152 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.3% | 17.4% |
| Born in Australia | 77.4% | 91.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Ashby Heights Stable · Chatsworth Stable
Property
| Ashby Heights | Chatsworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $826K | $603K |
| Median unit price | $830K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $425 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 11 |
Median price history
Safety
| Ashby Heights | Chatsworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 342 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 342 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,712 | 2,548 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ashby Heights | Chatsworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 987 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ashby Heights · Chatsworth
Transport
| Ashby Heights | Chatsworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 73 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.9 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Ashby Heights | Chatsworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.3 km | 10.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 531.5 km | 535.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.0 km | 8.9 km |
Population & growth
| Ashby Heights | Chatsworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 292 | 157 |
| Estimated 2025 | 312 | 167 |
| Projected 2041 | 299 | 165 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.67% | 1.56% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Ashby Heights or Chatsworth?
Chatsworth is more affordable, with a median house price of $603K versus $826K.
Which has better public transport, Ashby Heights or Chatsworth?
Chatsworth has the higher transport score (Ashby Heights 0/100 vs Chatsworth 73/100).
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