Aspendale vs Edithvale
The verdict
Edithvale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.32M versus $1.39M in Aspendale. Edithvale rates higher for liveability (84 vs 77). Aspendale has a shorter estimated CBD commute (60 vs 64 min).
Scores
| Aspendale | Edithvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 85 |
| Transport | 95 | 98 |
| Education | 75 | 71 |
| Liveability | 77 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Aspendale | Edithvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,285 | 6,276 |
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,343 | $2,101 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.8% | 47.3% |
| Born in Australia | 78.0% | 77.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Aspendale — · Edithvale —
Property
| Aspendale | Edithvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.39M | $1.32M |
| Median unit price | $811K | $797K |
| House price YoY | 7.9% | 25.6% |
| 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
| Aspendale | Edithvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 357 | 319 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 233 | 287 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 220 | 175 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,665 | 3,123 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Aspendale | Edithvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,073 | 1,089 |
See the full school list on each profile: Aspendale · Edithvale
Transport
| Aspendale | Edithvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 60 | 64 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 580 m | 660 m |
Liveability
| Aspendale | Edithvale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9 | 6 |
| Parks | 9 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 480 m | 760 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 26.2 km | 28.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 490 m | 750 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.1 km | 12.0 km |
Population & growth
| Aspendale | Edithvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,285 | 6,276 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,656 | 6,596 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.25% | 1.25% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Aspendale or Edithvale?
Edithvale has the higher residential safety score (Aspendale 76/100 vs Edithvale 78/100).
Which is more affordable, Aspendale or Edithvale?
Edithvale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.32M versus $1.39M.
Which has better schools, Aspendale or Edithvale?
Edithvale has a higher average school ICSEA (Aspendale 1073 vs Edithvale 1089; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Aspendale or Edithvale?
Edithvale has the higher transport score (Aspendale 95/100 vs Edithvale 98/100).
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