Ashton vs Summertown
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The verdict
Ashton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.29M in Summertown. Summertown is closer to the coast (19.5 km vs 20.8 km).
Scores
AshtonSummertown
| Ashton | Summertown | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 45 |
| Transport | 32 | 34 |
| Education | 84 | 87 |
| Liveability | 19 | 21 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ashton | Summertown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 481 | 752 |
| Median age | 51 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,355 | $2,258 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.7% | 57.0% |
| Born in Australia | 78.8% | 81.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.9 |
Growth: Ashton Declining · Summertown Declining
Property
| Ashton | Summertown | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.25M | $1.29M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $820 | $1,050 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ashton | Summertown | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 88 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 133 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 832 | 665 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ashton | Summertown | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Ashton · Summertown
Transport
| Ashton | Summertown | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 32 | 34 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 49 | 48 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 11.3 km | 9.5 km |
Liveability
| Ashton | Summertown | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 20.8 km | 19.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.4 km | 11.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.1 km | 10.4 km |
Population & growth
| Ashton | Summertown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 481 | 752 |
| Estimated 2025 | 513 | 802 |
| Projected 2041 | 480 | 750 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.62% | 1.62% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Ashton or Summertown?
Ashton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.29M.
Which has better public transport, Ashton or Summertown?
Summertown has the higher transport score (Ashton 32/100 vs Summertown 34/100).
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