Ashwood vs Chadstone
The verdict
Chadstone is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.27M versus $1.45M in Ashwood. Ashwood has a shorter estimated CBD commute (53 vs 55 min).
Scores
| Ashwood | Chadstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 87 |
| Transport | 79 | 77 |
| Education | 92 | 91 |
| Liveability | 91 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ashwood | Chadstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,154 | 9,552 |
| Median age | 39 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,909 | $1,991 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.4% | 60.3% |
| Born in Australia | 56.8% | 48.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Ashwood Moderate Growth · Chadstone Moderate Growth
Property
| Ashwood | Chadstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.45M | $1.27M |
| Median unit price | $948K | $832K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -0.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ashwood | Chadstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 56 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 489 | 534 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 545 | 482 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 405 | 262 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,989 | 7,464 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ashwood | Chadstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 3 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,070 | 1,074 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ashwood · Chadstone
Transport
| Ashwood | Chadstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 77 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 55 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Ashwood | Chadstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 12 |
| Parks | 11 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.7 km | 10.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.6 km | 14.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.0 km | 6.3 km |
Population & growth
| Ashwood | Chadstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,154 | 9,552 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,645 | 10,207 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,201 | 12,285 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.67% | 1.67% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ashwood or Chadstone?
Chadstone has the higher residential safety score (Ashwood 56/100 vs Chadstone 58/100).
Which is more affordable, Ashwood or Chadstone?
Chadstone is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.27M versus $1.45M.
Which has better schools, Ashwood or Chadstone?
Chadstone has a higher average school ICSEA (Ashwood 1070 vs Chadstone 1074; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ashwood or Chadstone?
Ashwood has the higher transport score (Ashwood 79/100 vs Chadstone 77/100).
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