Ashwood
VIC 3147 · Monash
7,154 (2021) → 7,645 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Ashwood is a moderate growth suburb in Monash, VIC 3147, about 14km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.45M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 79/100, and is about 11km inland. Ashwood has an overall score of 87/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 56/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (9.69%), India (3.06%), England (2.49%), Malaysia (2.25%), Sri Lanka (2.14%)
Top languages: Mandarin (11.17%), Cantonese (3.69%), Greek (3.63%), Sinhal (1.8%), Hindi (1.33%)
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 1120 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Ashwood High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1087
- Parkhill Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1085
- Ashwood SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1072
- Frank Dando Sports AcademySecondary · IndependentICSEA 1037
- Berengarra School - Café EducationSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Berengarra School - Chadstone CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.1km
- Essex Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1149
- St Mary Magdalen’s SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1065
- Ashburton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1147
- St Michael's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1156
- Salesian College ChadstoneSecondary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1083
- Presbyterian Ladies' CollegeCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1198
- Emmaus College - Burwood CampusSecondary · Catholic · 2.1km
- Malvern Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1108
- Mount Waverley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1157
- Mount Waverley Secondary College-Junior CampusSecondary · Government · 2.5km
- Holy Family SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1118
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Ashwood
Is Ashwood safe?
Ashwood has a residential safety score of 56/100, 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 6,989 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Ashwood?
In Ashwood, the .
How far is Ashwood from Melbourne CBD?
Ashwood is about 13.6 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 53 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Ashwood?
Ashwood has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1070 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Ashwood?
Ashwood has a transport score of 79/100 and 30 bus stops.