Ashmore vs Molendinar
Molendinar (median $1,020,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Ashmore ($1,050,000).
Buying in Ashmore or Molendinar?
Selling in Ashmore? The free selling guide
Ashmore and Molendinar side by side
| Measure | Ashmore | Molendinar |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,050,000 | $1,020,000 |
| Median unit | $632,750 | $590,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $850/wk | $800/wk |
| Unit rent | $695/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1056 | 1043 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 88 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 12,415 | 6,450 |
| Median age | 43 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1377 mm | 1340 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.3°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
Ashmore scores higher on walkability (88/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ashmore (1056) sits above Molendinar (1043).
- For buyers
- Molendinar is the lower entry point at $1,020,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Ashmore offers the higher gross rental yield (4.21% vs 4.08%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Ashmore edges out on average school ICSEA (1056 vs 1043).
Ashmore vs Molendinar: common questions
Is Ashmore or Molendinar cheaper to buy in?
Molendinar has the lower median house price at $1,020,000, roughly 3% below Ashmore ($1,050,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Ashmore or Molendinar have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ashmore scores 1056 vs 1043 in Molendinar. 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, Ashmore or Molendinar?
Ashmore scores 88/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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, Ashmore or Molendinar?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.21% in Ashmore vs 4.08% in Molendinar. 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.
Keep comparing
The two suburbs
Compare Ashmore with
Compare Molendinar with
Choosing between Ashmore and Molendinar?
The free buying guide: budget, schemes, inspections and how not to overpay.