Ashmore vs Molendinar
The verdict
Ashmore rates higher for liveability (94 vs 86). Molendinar has a shorter estimated CBD commute (172 vs 178 min).
Scores
AshmoreMolendinar
| Ashmore | Molendinar | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 68 |
| Transport | 58 | 58 |
| Education | 58 | 60 |
| Liveability | 94 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ashmore | Molendinar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,415 | 6,450 |
| Median age | 43 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,581 | $1,767 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.5% | 35.8% |
| Born in Australia | 62.5% | 59.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 3 |
Growth: Ashmore — · Molendinar —
Property
| Ashmore | Molendinar | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $990 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ashmore | Molendinar | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 612 | 620 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 379 | 372 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,598 | 8,598 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ashmore | Molendinar | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,050 | 1,086 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ashmore · Molendinar
Transport
| Ashmore | Molendinar | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 52 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 178 | 172 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Ashmore | Molendinar | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.4°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,340 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 1 |
| Parks | 25 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 152 | 12 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.7 km | 5.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 67.3 km | 65.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.7 km | 5.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Ashmore | Molendinar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,415 | 6,450 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,673 | 6,641 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.52% | 0.73% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ashmore or Molendinar?
Ashmore has the higher residential safety score (Ashmore 83/100 vs Molendinar 82/100).
Which has better schools, Ashmore or Molendinar?
Molendinar has a higher average school ICSEA (Ashmore 1050 vs Molendinar 1086; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ashmore or Molendinar?
Ashmore and Molendinar have similar transport scores.
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