Side by sideSuburb comparison

Ashburton vs Holmesglen.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Ashburton edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ashburton (1137) sits above Holmesglen (1115).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Ashburton edges out on average school ICSEA (1137 vs 1115).

Common questionsAshburton vs Holmesglen

Common questions

Does Ashburton or Holmesglen have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ashburton scores 1137 vs 1115 in Holmesglen. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Ashburton
Metric
Holmesglen

Price & Market

$1,905,000
Median house
$1,740,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$650/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$421/wk
$570/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$358/wk
73.0%
Owner occupied
25.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
20
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
7,952
Population
9,552
41
Median age
35

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1137
Avg ICSEA
1115

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).