Ashcroft vs Sadleir
The verdict
Sadleir is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.11M in Ashcroft. Ashcroft rates higher for liveability (94 vs 87). Ashcroft has a shorter estimated CBD commute (81 vs 84 min). On the separate residential safety score, Sadleir rates higher (43 vs 8/100 in Ashcroft).
Scores
| Ashcroft | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 62 |
| Transport | 64 | 60 |
| Education | 36 | 35 |
| Liveability | 94 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ashcroft | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,634 | 3,243 |
| Median age | 32 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,089 | $946 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.0% | 15.4% |
| Born in Australia | 51.0% | 54.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3 |
Growth: Ashcroft Moderate Growth · Sadleir Moderate Growth
Property
| Ashcroft | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.11M | $1.09M |
| Median unit price | $785K | $855K |
| House price YoY | 19.5% | 25.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Ashcroft | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 8 | 43 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 798 | 216 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 358 | 278 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,431 | 709 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,439 | 6,876 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ashcroft | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 882 | 883 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ashcroft · Sadleir
Transport
| Ashcroft | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 81 | 84 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 3.4 km |
Liveability
| Ashcroft | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 5 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.3 km | 24.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.7 km | 29.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 3.7 km |
Population & growth
| Ashcroft | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,634 | 3,243 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,693 | 3,296 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,314 | 3,850 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.40% | 0.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ashcroft or Sadleir?
Sadleir has the higher residential safety score (Ashcroft 8/100 vs Sadleir 43/100).
Which is more affordable, Ashcroft or Sadleir?
Sadleir is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.11M.
Which has better schools, Ashcroft or Sadleir?
Sadleir has a higher average school ICSEA (Ashcroft 882 vs Sadleir 883; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ashcroft or Sadleir?
Ashcroft has the higher transport score (Ashcroft 64/100 vs Sadleir 60/100).
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