Ashburton
Ashburton Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Ashburton Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Ashburton Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Ashburton Schools
Suburbs Near ASHBURTON
Click to view suburb details
📍 About Ashburton
ASHBURTON is a well-established suburb situated in Eastern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 7,952 residents across a compact area, resulting in a density of 2,721 people per square kilometre.
Property: The local property market shows strong performance, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.9M, representing impressive growth of 59% over the past decade. Units have performed even more strongly, with a median price of $1.7M after climbing 72% over the same 10-year period.
Education: Families have access to quality educational options, including the nearby Korowa Anglican Girls' School, which achieved a strong ranking of #26 among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Residents benefit from a secure environment, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) recording a crime rate of 6,325 per 100,000 people. This figure sits comfortably below the Victorian average of 6,810, making it 0.93 times the state average and confirming Ashburton as a safe area.
Demographics: The suburb features a diverse community, with Chinese residents making up 13.60% of the population (approximately 1,081 people), representing a moderate Chinese presence that contributes to the area's multicultural character.
Transport: Ashburton offers convenient connectivity, positioned approximately 14.2km from the CBD with a typical 19-minute drive. Public transport users benefit from the local train station on the Alamein line, providing direct rail access to the city.