Ashwood vs Mount Waverley
Ashwood (median $1,570,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Mount Waverley ($1,640,000).
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Ashwood and Mount Waverley side by side
| Measure | Ashwood | Mount Waverley |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,570,000 | $1,640,000 |
| Median unit | $1,030,000 | $1,112,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $660/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $540/wk |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1124 | 1116 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 50 | 90 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,154 | 35,340 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 732 mm | 794 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
Mount Waverley scores higher on walkability (50/100 vs 90/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ashwood (1124) sits above Mount Waverley (1116). Mount Waverley skews owner-occupied (73%), Ashwood runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
- For buyers
- Ashwood is the lower entry point at $1,570,000 median, 4% 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
- Ashwood edges out on average school ICSEA (1124 vs 1116).
Ashwood vs Mount Waverley: common questions
Is Ashwood or Mount Waverley cheaper to buy in?
Ashwood has the lower median house price at $1,570,000, roughly 4% below Mount Waverley ($1,640,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Ashwood or Mount Waverley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ashwood scores 1124 vs 1116 in Mount Waverley. 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 Mount Waverley?
Mount Waverley scores 90/100 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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