Ashburton VIC, 3147
Ashburton Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Making a move to Ashburton, VIC 3147? It's vital to evaluate if the suburb is a good fit for you based on factors such as proximity to schools etc. The Homes.com.au suburb profile provides information on Ashburton property prices, market trends & demographics so that we can help you justify the price for your next home or investment.
If you're looking at buying in Ashburton, continue reading for a brief history lesson to discover more about the fantastic lifestyle and what the suburb has to offer.
Overview Located southeast of Melbourne's Central Business District, Ashburton is a suburb under the local government area of the City of Boroondara. According to the 2021 census, it had a population of 7,751.
Living in Ashburton Ashburton is known for the Ashburton Village commercial strip and other shopping and recreational areas. There are more than a few recreational centres, community playgrounds, and parks in Ashburton. The Gardiners Creek Trail, for instance, is a popular trail among hikers and bikers.
Ashburton is part of the Boroondara dry area. Thus, there are no pubs and other dedicated alcohol-serving establishments in the area.
Quality of life is exceptional in Ashburton. A recent survey notes that Ashburton residents have the longest average lifespan among residents in Victoria.
The suburb has three primary schools. There is also a secondary school, Ashwood Secondary College. It is also close to many high educational institutions such as the Holmesglen Institute of TAFE, Deakin University, Monash University, and Swinburne University (Hawthorn campus).
Ashburton is serviced by two rail stations, Ashburton and Alamein. The 734 bus service runs down High Street Road.
History of Ashburton Ashburton sprung from a rail station that was opened in 1891 as part of the Outer Circle Railway. It already had a sizable population by the 1920s, but sub-divisions made way for further urbanization and population growth in subsequent decades.
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