VIC3147· Pop. 15,102Stonnington

ASHBURTON

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

Investor score

49

Liveability score

58

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$1,570,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

Real

1.9%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

3.9%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.5%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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ASHBURTON shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$584/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+4.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.75%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

52 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$1251k
2021
$1450k
2022
$1568k
2023
$1455k
2025
$1570k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

ASHBURTON is a metropolitan VIC suburb with steady capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro VIC suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 1.9% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,273/wk

$78k taxable p.a.

Renters

30.9%

66.6% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.1%

Population growth

+2.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

21.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

62%

25% apartments

Degree qualified

48.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

24.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

520 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

7.8%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

12.9 km

Middle ring

Days on market

36 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

67.8%

Strong demand

Walkability

75 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

17.7 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

1,802/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3147

🏫4 Primary🎓1 Secondary2 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

Solway Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1161(97%)
337 students16:1 student–teacher48% girls65% top SEA quarter

Ashburton Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1155(96%)
444 students15:1 student–teacher48% girls62% top SEA quarter

St Michael's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1139(93%)
222 students13:1 student–teacher47% girls54% top SEA quarter

Parkhill Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1098(84%)
188 students15:1 student–teacher45% girls45% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Ashwood High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1093(82%)
989 students13:1 student–teacher41% girls38% top SEA quarter

Special (2)

Ashwood School

Government · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 1058(71%)
127 students4:1 student–teacher39% girls37% top SEA quarter

Frank Dando Sports Academy

Independent · Yrs 6-10 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1023(57%)
36 students8:1 student–teacher0% girls11% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime
0/ 100

13.4 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Top tier
1104ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
51/ 100
🚆 1 train🚃 8 tram🚌 19 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

38

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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