Ashburton vs Chadstone
Chadstone (median $1,200,000) is roughly 37% cheaper to buy into than Ashburton ($1,905,000).
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Ashburton and Chadstone side by side
| Measure | Ashburton | Chadstone |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,905,000 | $1,200,000 |
| Median unit | $1,740,000 | $893,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $630/wk |
| Unit rent | $570/wk | $580/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 39.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1137 | 1113 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 70 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,952 | 9,552 |
| Median age | 41 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 732 mm | 748 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Ashburton scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 70/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ashburton (1137) sits above Chadstone (1113). Ashburton skews owner-occupied (73%), Chadstone runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
- For buyers
- Chadstone is the lower entry point at $1,200,000 median, 37% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Chadstone offers the higher gross rental yield (2.73% vs 1.77%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Ashburton edges out on average school ICSEA (1137 vs 1113). Ashburton also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Ashburton vs Chadstone: common questions
Is Ashburton or Chadstone cheaper to buy in?
Chadstone has the lower median house price at $1,200,000, roughly 37% below Ashburton ($1,905,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Ashburton or Chadstone have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ashburton scores 1137 vs 1113 in Chadstone. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Ashburton or Chadstone?
Ashburton scores 100/100 on walkability vs 70/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Ashburton or Chadstone?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.73% in Chadstone vs 1.77% in Ashburton. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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