Ashwood
Ashwood Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Ashwood Safety
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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
Ashwood Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Ashwood Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 6
Mount Scopus Memorial College
Presbyterian Ladies' College
Huntingtower School
Korowa Anglican Girls' School
Sacre Coeur
Avila College
Suburbs Near ASHWOOD
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📍 About Ashwood
ASHWOOD is situated in Eastern Melbourne, home to 7,154 residents across a compact area with a density of 2,811 people per square kilometre, according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local property market shows strong performance, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.6M, representing impressive growth of 62% over the past decade. Units have performed even more strongly, with a median price of $1.0M after climbing 79% over the same 10-year period.
Education: Families have access to quality schooling options, with VCAA 2025 VCE results highlighting the local public option Ashwood High School at #15 among public schools, while the nearby private alternative Huntingtower School ranks #6 among private institutions.
Safety: The suburb maintains reasonable safety levels, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing a crime rate of 7,520 per 100,000 residents. This sits at 1.10 times the Victorian average of 6,810, placing it close to state-wide safety standards.
Demographics: The area has a notable multicultural character, with Chinese residents making up 19.30% of the population (approximately 1,380 people), reflecting a moderate Chinese community presence.
Transport: Ashwood offers convenient access to the city, positioned approximately 14.2km from the CBD with a typical 19-minute drive. While the suburb doesn't have its own train station, rail services are available in the neighbouring area.