Ashwood vs Mount Waverley
The verdict
Ashwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.45M versus $1.56M in Mount Waverley. Mount Waverley rates higher for transport (97 vs 79). Ashwood is closer to the coast (10.7 km vs 12.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mount Waverley rates higher (66 vs 56/100 in Ashwood).
Scores
| Ashwood | Mount Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 92 |
| Transport | 79 | 97 |
| Education | 92 | 91 |
| Liveability | 91 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ashwood | Mount Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,154 | 35,340 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,909 | $2,066 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.4% | 63.6% |
| Born in Australia | 56.8% | 49.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Ashwood Moderate Growth · Mount Waverley Moderate Growth
Property
| Ashwood | Mount Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.45M | $1.56M |
| Median unit price | $948K | $1.09M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 0.0% |
| 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 | Mount Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 56 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 489 | 478 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 545 | 393 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 405 | 209 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,989 | 4,431 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ashwood | Mount Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 11 |
| Government | 3 | 8 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,070 | 1,140 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ashwood · Mount Waverley
Transport
| Ashwood | Mount Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 119 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 40 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 350 m |
Liveability
| Ashwood | Mount Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 34 |
| Parks | 11 | 81 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 25 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 90 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.7 km | 12.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.6 km | 16.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.0 km | 7.2 km |
Population & growth
| Ashwood | Mount Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,154 | 35,340 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,645 | 37,496 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,201 | 45,450 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.67% | 1.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ashwood or Mount Waverley?
Mount Waverley has the higher residential safety score (Ashwood 56/100 vs Mount Waverley 66/100).
Which is more affordable, Ashwood or Mount Waverley?
Ashwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.45M versus $1.56M.
Which has better schools, Ashwood or Mount Waverley?
Mount Waverley has a higher average school ICSEA (Ashwood 1070 vs Mount Waverley 1140; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ashwood or Mount Waverley?
Mount Waverley has the higher transport score (Ashwood 79/100 vs Mount Waverley 97/100).
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