Ashford vs Keswick
The verdict
Ashford is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.42M in Keswick. Keswick has a shorter estimated CBD commute (20 vs 22 min). On the separate residential safety score, Ashford rates higher (94 vs 53/100 in Keswick).
Scores
| Ashford | Keswick | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 85 |
| Transport | 88 | 88 |
| Education | 84 | 81 |
| Liveability | 84 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ashford | Keswick | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,157 | 754 |
| Median age | 35 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,605 | $1,432 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 59.2% | 55.8% |
| Born in Australia | 55.1% | 54.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Ashford Moderate Growth · Keswick Moderate Growth
Property
| Ashford | Keswick | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.25M | $1.42M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $775 | $762 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ashford | Keswick | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 94 | 53 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 86 | 265 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 173 | 265 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,976 | 11,804 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ashford | Keswick | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,065 | 1,115 |
Transport
| Ashford | Keswick | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 22 | 20 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 850 m | 500 m |
Liveability
| Ashford | Keswick | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.4 km | 6.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.3 km | 2.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.0 km | 8.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 200 m | 430 m |
Population & growth
| Ashford | Keswick | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,157 | 754 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,233 | 804 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,402 | 914 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.60% | 1.62% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ashford or Keswick?
Ashford has the higher residential safety score (Ashford 94/100 vs Keswick 53/100).
Which is more affordable, Ashford or Keswick?
Ashford is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.42M.
Which has better schools, Ashford or Keswick?
Keswick has a higher average school ICSEA (Ashford 1065 vs Keswick 1115; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ashford or Keswick?
Ashford and Keswick have similar transport scores.
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