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VIC · Boroondara Council

Ashburton, 3147

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Desirability score

69.1/100
Good

Top 4% of Victoria's suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Premium
  • Top transport
  • Top schools
  • Cafés & dining
  • Parks
What Ashburton is known for: Premium, Top transport, Top schools, Cafés & dining, Parks

Suburb profile

In Boroondara, Ashburton is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.

Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Food and coffee are a real part of local identity, with plenty of places to meet and linger. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.

Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by schools and education and growth momentum, while housing affordability sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

Population

Population
7,952
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$2,743
Dwelling vacancy
8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
236 of 2,943
Median monthly mortgage
$3,000
Employment rate
62.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
118 / 549 / 60

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
574
Against the person
64
Against property
368
Rate per 1,000 residents
72.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 124 residents
State safety percentile
63.3th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-20.2%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage33
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft50
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle101
  • B49 Other Theft56
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order68

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,155
  • Ashburton Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Solway Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Michael's SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

40 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Alamein Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Alamein Railway Station
  • Alamein Station
  • Ashburton Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Ashburton Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

103 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • July 2021

  • Extension to a dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres
    22 NICHOLAS STREET ASHBURTON 3147Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with a medical centre in a Commercial 1 Zone and Design and Development Overlay (DDO16), display of business identification signage (illuminated and non-illuminated) and reduction of the standard car parking rate associated with a medical centre.
    301 HIGH STREET ASHBURTON 3147Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    13 ANSON COURT ASHBURTON 3147NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use and development of a display home on land affected by a Heritage Overlay and display of associated signage
    150 HIGH STREET ASHBURTON 3147Withdrawn
  • Use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor (Restaurant and Cafe Licence) associated with an existing food and drink premises.
    374 WARRIGAL ROAD ASHBURTON 3147Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of four (4) dwellings on a lot
    63 ASHBURN GROVE ASHBURTON 3147NOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Carrying out of works (driveway) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    30 WARD STREET ASHBURTON 3147In progress
  • Subdivision of Land into two (2) lots in accordance with the previously approved development permit (Spear Ref: S177415S)
    38 BAIRD STREET ASHBURTON 3147Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    38 BAIRD STREET ASHBURTON 3147Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Six (6) dwellings on a lot
    327 HIGH STREET ASHBURTON 3147NOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition and construction of alterations and additions associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    17 MUNRO AVENUE ASHBURTON 3147Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an extension associated with a dwelling on a lot under 500 square metres
    7 TOBRUK ROAD ASHBURTON 3147Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of business identification signage
    213-215 HIGH STREET ASHBURTON 3147Lapsed

  • May 2021

  • Amend planning permit to extend the first floor of Unit 4 (Lot 5). The existing planning permit is to Construct eight (8) dwellings on two lots.
    14 ST GEORGES CRESCENT ASHBURTON 3147NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot under 500 square metres
    7 DUKE STREET ASHBURTON 3147NOD issued by a delegate
  • Part demolition and construction of alterations and additions (including front fence) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    7 DUNLOP STREET ASHBURTON 3147Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (VicSmart) Construction of buildings and works (pool shade) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    78 Albion RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    49 MUNRO AVENUE ASHBURTON 3147NOD issued by a delegate

  • April 2021

  • Part demolition, alterations and additions to the existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    26 WARD STREET ASHBURTON 3147NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works associated with an existing building in a Commercial 1 Zone, Design and Development Overlay (DDO16) and Parking Overlay (PO1) and a reduction in car parking associated with the increased floor area and use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor (bar) and for the sale of packaged liquor (General Liquor Licence)
    192 HIGH STREET ASHBURTON 3147NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two (2) triple storey dwellings and two (2) double storey dwellings above basement, alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1
    308 HIGH STREET ASHBURTON 3147Failure to determine
  • Extension to a dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres
    16 Wilgra AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of four (4) dwellings on a lot
    37 ASHBURN GROVE ASHBURTON 3147Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of use to a medical centre, part demolition and construction of buildings and works in a Heritage Overlay.
    1 Ward StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land into two (2) lots in accordance with the previously approved development permit (Spear Ref: S173152B)
    71A GLOUCESTER ROAD ASHBURTON 3147Withdrawn
  • Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    28 Fakenham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Construction of buildings and works (landscaping) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    86 Albion RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (VicSmart) Demolition and construction of fencing associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    86 ALBION ROAD ASHBURTON 3147Lapsed
  • Change of use to a medical centre, part demolition and construction of buildings and works in a Heritage Overlay.
    1 WARD STREET ASHBURTON 3147Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    15 Markham AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of alterations, deck and verandah associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay.
    14 Lexia StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (VicSmart) Buildings and works associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay.
    41 Lexia StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Sale and consumption of liquor (Producer's Licence) associated with a food and drink premises
    257 HIGH STREET ASHBURTON 3147NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor (restaurant and cafe licence) associated with an existing cafe.
    199 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of easement (Spear Ref: S171444T)
    44 Baker ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Partial demolition and construction of alterations and additions (including domestic services normal to a dwelling) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay.
    7 Munro AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, construction of alterations and additions associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    88 Albion RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and the construction of buildings and works associated with a dwelling on land affected by a Heritage Overlay and Special Building Overlay
    61 ALBION ROAD ASHBURTON 3147Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    51 MUNRO AVENUE ASHBURTON 3147NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works associated with an existing building in a Commercial 1 Zone, Design Development Overlay (DDO16) and Parking Overlay (PO1) for a live music venue (Bar) and a reduction in car parking associated with the increase in floor area.
    192 HIGH STREET ASHBURTON 3147Withdrawn

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

174 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • First Choice LiquorAlcohol

    368-372 Warrigal Road

  • ATM
  • Bakers DelightBakery

    178 High Street, Ashburton

  • ANZBank

    240 High Street, Ashburton

  • Every BatteryBattery

    Unit 5 305 High Street, Ashburton

  • Bbq (3)
  • Shivoo Hair & BeautyBeauty salon

    202 High Street, Ashburton

  • Wynn Nails SpaBeauty salon

    283B High Street, Ashburton

  • Bench (24)
  • Bicycle Parking

    157 High Street, Ashburton

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

5 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Ashburton ParkPark
  • Dorothy Laver Reserve EastPark
  • Markham ReservePark
  • Warner ReservePark
  • Watson ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
14
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Ashburton Chemmart PharmacyHigh Streetpharmacy
  • Ashburton EyecareHigh Streetoptometrist
  • Ashburton Family DentalHigh Streetdentist
  • Ashburton Medical ClinicHigh Streetclinic
  • Ashburton Physiotherapy CentreHigh Streetphysiotherapist
  • Ashburton Relax TherapyHigh Streetoptometrist
  • Ashwood Medical GroupWarrigal Roadclinic
  • ClinicWarrigal Roadclinic
  • DentistHigh Streetdentist
  • Friends PharmacyHigh Streetpharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

6 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Clever Kidskindergarten
  • Craig Family CentreSamarinda Avenuekindergarten
  • Estrella PreschoolChamberlain Streetkindergarten
  • Highgate Early Learning Centrekindergarten
  • NinoWarrigal Roadkindergarten
  • kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
17
Parks (OSM)
16

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
69.1/100 — Good
State standing
Top 4% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
195th in Australia
State rank
48th in VIC
Peer rank
#21 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#31 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime33
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime50
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime101
  • B49 Other Theftcrime56
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime68
  • Clever Kidschildcarekindergarten
  • Craig Family CentrechildcareSamarinda Avenuekindergarten
  • Estrella PreschoolchildcareChamberlain Streetkindergarten
  • Highgate Early Learning Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • NinochildcareWarrigal Roadkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

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