Chadstone vs Ashwood
Chadstone (median $1,200,000) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Ashwood ($1,570,000).
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Chadstone and Ashwood side by side
| Measure | Chadstone | Ashwood |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,200,000 | $1,570,000 |
| Median unit | $893,000 | $1,030,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $630/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $580/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1113 | 1124 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 70 | 50 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,552 | 7,154 |
| Median age | 35 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 748 mm | 732 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°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
Chadstone scores higher on walkability (70/100 vs 50/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ashwood (1124) sits above Chadstone (1113).
- For buyers
- Chadstone is the lower entry point at $1,200,000 median, 24% 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 1113).
Chadstone vs Ashwood: common questions
Is Chadstone or Ashwood cheaper to buy in?
Chadstone has the lower median house price at $1,200,000, roughly 24% below Ashwood ($1,570,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Chadstone or Ashwood have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ashwood scores 1124 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, Chadstone or Ashwood?
Chadstone scores 70/100 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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