Ashburton
VIC 3147 · Boroondara
7,952 (2021) → 8,398 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Ashburton is a moderate growth suburb in Boroondara, VIC 3147, about 12km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $2.00M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 98/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Ashburton has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 50/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3147 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (5.84%), England (2.88%), India (2.14%), Malaysia (1.47%), New Zealand (1.35%)
Top languages: Mandarin (7.52%), Cantonese (2.13%), Greek (2.1%), Italian (0.78%), Vietnamese (0.72%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1121 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Solway Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1161
- Ashburton Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1155
- St Michael's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1139
Nearby (within 10km)
- Glen Iris Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1174
- Malvern Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1114
- Berengarra School - Café EducationSecondary · Independent · 1.5km
- Berengarra School - Chadstone CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.9km
- The Currajong SchoolCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1089
- Ashwood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1093
- De La Salle College - Holy Eucharist CampusCombined · Catholic · 2.1km
- Hartwell Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1191
- Lloyd Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1180
- Korowa Anglican Girls' SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1183
- Murrumbeena Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1161
- St Cecilia's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1172
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Ashburton
Is Ashburton safe?
Ashburton has a residential safety score of 50/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,722 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Ashburton?
In Ashburton, the .
How far is Ashburton from Melbourne CBD?
Ashburton is about 11.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 32 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Ashburton?
Ashburton has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1152 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Ashburton?
Ashburton has a transport score of 98/100 and 26 bus stops.