ASHBURTON
Investor score
49
Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
$1,570,000
VIC Gov · 2025
Rent yield
1.9%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
3.9%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
1.5%
modelled estimate
AI insights for ASHBURTON
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
ASHBURTON shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
Median rent
$584/wk
DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025
Demand change
+4.2%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
2.9
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.75%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.7%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.6%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
52 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Est.1.5%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources
Market overview
ASHBURTON is a metropolitan VIC suburb with steady capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro VIC suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 1.9% with stable tenant demand
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- High entry price may limit buyer pool
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$2,273/wk
$78k taxable p.a.
Renters
30.9%
66.6% owner-occupier
Median age
40.0 yrs
Unemployment
4.1%
Population growth
+2.1% p.a.
Investor-owned
21.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
62%
25% apartments
Degree qualified
48.7%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
24.4%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
520 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
7.8%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
12.9 km
Middle ring
Days on market
36 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
67.8%
Strong demand
Walkability
75 / 100
Walker's paradise
Coastal proximity
17.7 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
1,802/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 3147
🏫Primary (4)
Solway Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Ashburton Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
St Michael's School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Parkhill Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
🎓Secondary (1)
Ashwood High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
⭐Special (2)
Ashwood School
Government · Yrs U
Frank Dando Sports Academy
Independent · Yrs 6-10
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
Safety index
High crime13.4 offences / 100 persons
Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025
School quality
Top tier7 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
38
/ 100
Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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