Ashwood vs Burwood
Ashwood (median $1,570,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Burwood ($1,581,000).
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Ashwood and Burwood side by side
| Measure | Ashwood | Burwood |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,570,000 | $1,581,000 |
| Median unit | $1,030,000 | $867,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $570/wk |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1124 | 1129 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 50 | 56 |
| Transit score | 0 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,154 | – |
| Median age | 39 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 732 mm | 732 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.6°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
Burwood scores higher on walkability (50/100 vs 56/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Burwood (1129) sits above Ashwood (1124).
- For buyers
- Ashwood is the lower entry point at $1,570,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Burwood edges out on average school ICSEA (1129 vs 1124).
Ashwood vs Burwood: common questions
Is Ashwood or Burwood cheaper to buy in?
Ashwood has the lower median house price at $1,570,000, roughly 1% below Burwood ($1,581,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Ashwood or Burwood have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burwood scores 1129 vs 1124 in Ashwood. 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, Ashwood or Burwood?
Burwood scores 56/100 on walkability vs 50/100. 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.
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