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Suburb: Ashburton
Postcode: 3147
Region: Melbourne's eastern suburbs
Region short: eastern suburbs
Office slug: fletchers-ashburton
Region slug: melbourne-eastern-suburbs
Source: REIV market insights
Accessed: July 2026
Version: 2
Saved: 2026-08-13T02:42:51.716Z
Created: 2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z

## Stats
Median house price: $1,800,000
Median unit price: $857,500
Clearance rate: 85.7%
Days on market: 41

## Disclaimer
REIV reports median sale prices separately for houses and units. Reporting periods and methodologies can differ by metric and provider. Suburb-level figures do not account for the substantial differences between individual properties, streets, school-zone status, land sizes and housing types. Check the date of the data and seek a property-specific assessment before making a decision.

## In brief
- Buyers come for the two train stations, the High Street cafe strip and streets of Californian bungalows still sitting on full blocks.
- Unit sales are thin here, so a single result can move the median more than it would in a bigger market. Treat any unit figure as a guide, not gospel.
- Fletchers has served Melbourne's eastern suburbs since 1919.

## In brief secondary
- A leafy, family-first pocket of Boroondara
- Two stations on the Alamein line
- More parkland per resident than most of the surrounding suburbs

## Image 1
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Alt: Aerial view of Ashburton Park, one of the suburb's main sporting reserves
Caption: Ashburton Park anchors the suburb's sporting life, from junior cricket nets to weekend footy training.

## Established family homes
Ashburton's family homes are mostly Californian bungalows and post-war weatherboards on the classic quarter-acre-style block, concentrated in the streets south and east of High Street. Many have been renovated at the back while keeping the original facade, which is part of why the streetscape still reads as consistent despite decades of individual updates. Proximity to Ashburton Primary School, St Michael's and the village shops keeps demand for these homes steady even when the wider market cools.

## Units and townhouses
Older brick unit blocks from the 1970s and 80s sit close to High Street and the two railway stations, offering an entry point well under the house median for buyers who want the walk to the train. Newer townhouse developments have filled in some of the larger blocks further from the shops, trading garden space for lower maintenance. Because so few units change hands each year, pricing here tends to move in steps rather than a smooth trend.

## Locals love
- The High Street shopping strip, with its cafes, providores and specialty shops
- Two railway stations, Ashburton and Alamein, both on the Alamein line
- Ashburton Park's ovals and cricket nets
- Watson Park, a favourite for casual cricket, soccer and dog walks
- Ashburton Community Garden on Markham Avenue
- The Anniversary Trail and Gardiners Creek Trail for walking and cycling
- YMCA Boroondara, Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre
- The old Outer Circle walking trail through to Alamein
- Quiet, tree-lined residential streets a short train ride from the city
- The Woolworths and everyday shops at High Street and Warrigal Road

## Image 2
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Alt: Watson Park in Ashburton, showing the open playing field used for cricket and soccer
Caption: Watson Park's open field gets a workout most weekends, from junior soccer to backyard-style cricket.

## Clubs
- Ashburton Bowls Club
- Ashburton Netball Club
- Ashburton United Soccer Club
- Ashburton Willows Cricket Club
- Ashburton Young Cricketers Cricket Club
- Ashburton Community Garden
- Ashburton Community Residents Association, which runs the Ashburton Artisan Market
- Ashburton Shopping Centre Traders Association
- Alamein Men's Shed, based at the Alamein Neighbourhood and Learning Centre
- YMCA Boroondara, Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre programs

## Six things to check
### Confirm the school zone for the exact address
School-zone boundaries do not simply follow suburb boundaries and may change. Confirm eligibility for the specific property through Find my School before relying on a listing description or making an offer.

### Compare like with like
A suburb median combines properties of very different sizes, ages and conditions. Compare recent sales with similar land, accommodation, location, school access and renovation quality.

### Prepare before the right home appears
Well-positioned family homes can be tightly held. Having finance, conveyancing advice and a building-inspection plan organised early can help buyers act with greater confidence.

### Look beyond the property itself
Street position, traffic, orientation, nearby development and walking access to shops, parks and public transport can influence both day-to-day liveability and future buyer demand.

### Check planning and heritage controls
Heritage controls may apply to selected properties and precincts and can affect demolition, alterations or redevelopment. Obtain a planning property report for the exact address through VicPlan and seek professional planning advice where required.

### Consider the wider school network
Most suburbs sit close to a number of government and independent schools. Travel time, enrolment rules and the needs of multiple children may be just as important as distance on a map.

## Pull quote
Two train stations, five reserves and neighbours who still wave from the verandah.

## Buyer groups
### Families prioritising school access
Buyers who begin with a specific school requirement and then assess accommodation, land, condition and transport within the eligible area.

### Upsizers seeking more space
Households moving from smaller homes or nearby suburbs in search of additional bedrooms, flexible living areas, outdoor space or a larger allotment.

### Local owners changing housing type
Long-term residents who want to remain close to familiar services and community connections while moving to a townhouse or unit with less maintenance.

## Schools government
- Ashburton Primary School
- Ashwood High School, the designated secondary school for Ashburton
- Solway Primary School
- Hartwell Primary School

## Schools independent
- St Michael's School, Ashburton (Catholic, Prep to Year 6)
- Sacre Coeur, Glen Iris (Catholic, girls, Prep to Year 12)
- Kingswood College, Box Hill
- Camberwell Grammar School

## FAQ property types
Ashburton is a predominantly house-based market, with detached homes on traditional blocks making up most of the housing stock and units and townhouses filling in closer to High Street and the two stations. Because unit turnover is low, buyers after an apartment or townhouse often need to move quickly when one comes up.

## FAQ valuation
A useful appraisal considers recent comparable sales, land size, orientation, accommodation, condition, planning controls, school zoning and current buyer demand. Contact the local Fletchers team for a confidential, property-specific assessment.

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REIV market insights report a median house sale price of $1,800,000 and a median unit sale price of $857,500. Check the date of the figures before relying on them, as market data changes and suburb medians do not provide a valuation for an individual property.

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Ashburton market snapshot

Source: REIV market insights, accessed July 2026

Median house price

$1,800,000

Median unit price

$857,500

Clearance rate

85.7%

Days on market

REIV reports median sale prices separately for houses and units. Reporting periods and methodologies can differ by metric and provider. Suburb-level figures do not account for the substantial differences between individual properties, streets, school-zone status, land sizes and housing types. Check the date of the data and seek a property-specific assessment before making a decision.

Ashburton in brief

Buyers come for the two train stations, the High Street cafe strip and streets of Californian bungalows still sitting on full blocks.
Unit sales are thin here, so a single result can move the median more than it would in a bigger market. Treat any unit figure as a guide, not gospel.
Fletchers has served Melbourne's eastern suburbs since 1919.

Aerial view of Ashburton Park, one of the suburb's main sporting reserves

Ashburton Park anchors the suburb's sporting life, from junior cricket nets to weekend footy training.

A leafy, family-first pocket of Boroondara
Two stations on the Alamein line
More parkland per resident than most of the surrounding suburbs

Different homes, different buyer markets

Established family homes

Ashburton's family homes are mostly Californian bungalows and post-war weatherboards on the classic quarter-acre-style block, concentrated in the streets south and east of High Street. Many have been renovated at the back while keeping the original facade, which is part of why the streetscape still reads as consistent despite decades of individual updates. Proximity to Ashburton Primary School, St Michael's and the village shops keeps demand for these homes steady even when the wider market cools.

Units and townhouses

Older brick unit blocks from the 1970s and 80s sit close to High Street and the two railway stations, offering an entry point well under the house median for buyers who want the walk to the train. Newer townhouse developments have filled in some of the larger blocks further from the shops, trading garden space for lower maintenance. Because so few units change hands each year, pricing here tends to move in steps rather than a smooth trend.

Top 10 things Ashburton locals love

The High Street shopping strip, with its cafes, providores and specialty shops
Two railway stations, Ashburton and Alamein, both on the Alamein line
Ashburton Park's ovals and cricket nets
Watson Park, a favourite for casual cricket, soccer and dog walks
Ashburton Community Garden on Markham Avenue
The Anniversary Trail and Gardiners Creek Trail for walking and cycling
YMCA Boroondara, Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre
The old Outer Circle walking trail through to Alamein
Quiet, tree-lined residential streets a short train ride from the city
The Woolworths and everyday shops at High Street and Warrigal Road

Watson Park in Ashburton, showing the open playing field used for cricket and soccer

Watson Park's open field gets a workout most weekends, from junior soccer to backyard-style cricket.

Top 10 clubs and community organisations in Ashburton

Ashburton Bowls Club
Ashburton Netball Club
Ashburton United Soccer Club
Ashburton Willows Cricket Club
Ashburton Young Cricketers Cricket Club
Ashburton Community Garden
Ashburton Community Residents Association, which runs the Ashburton Artisan Market
Ashburton Shopping Centre Traders Association
Alamein Men's Shed, based at the Alamein Neighbourhood and Learning Centre
YMCA Boroondara, Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre programs

Six things to check before buying in Ashburton

01 Confirm the school zone for the exact address

School-zone boundaries do not simply follow suburb boundaries and may change. Confirm eligibility for the specific property through Find my School before relying on a listing description or making an offer.

02 Compare like with like

A suburb median combines properties of very different sizes, ages and conditions. Compare recent sales with similar land, accommodation, location, school access and renovation quality.

03 Prepare before the right home appears

Well-positioned family homes can be tightly held. Having finance, conveyancing advice and a building-inspection plan organised early can help buyers act with greater confidence.

04 Look beyond the property itself

Street position, traffic, orientation, nearby development and walking access to shops, parks and public transport can influence both day-to-day liveability and future buyer demand.

05 Check planning and heritage controls

Heritage controls may apply to selected properties and precincts and can affect demolition, alterations or redevelopment. Obtain a planning property report for the exact address through VicPlan and seek professional planning advice where required.

06 Consider the wider school network

Most suburbs sit close to a number of government and independent schools. Travel time, enrolment rules and the needs of multiple children may be just as important as distance on a map.

Two train stations, five reserves and neighbours who still wave from the verandah.

Common buyer groups in Ashburton

Common buyer profiles encountered in the local market may include:

Families prioritising school access

Buyers who begin with a specific school requirement and then assess accommodation, land, condition and transport within the eligible area.

Upsizers seeking more space

Households moving from smaller homes or nearby suburbs in search of additional bedrooms, flexible living areas, outdoor space or a larger allotment.

Local owners changing housing type

Long-term residents who want to remain close to familiar services and community connections while moving to a townhouse or unit with less maintenance.

Schools in and around Ashburton

Government schools

• Ashburton Primary School

• Ashwood High School, the designated secondary school for Ashburton

• Solway Primary School

• Hartwell Primary School

Independent schools nearby

• St Michael's School, Ashburton (Catholic, Prep to Year 6)

• Sacre Coeur, Glen Iris (Catholic, girls, Prep to Year 12)

• Kingswood College, Box Hill

• Camberwell Grammar School

This is a general proximity list, not an enrolment or zoning guarantee. Confirm government-school eligibility for the specific address and contact individual schools regarding enrolment requirements.

Where to go from here

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Questions about buying or selling in Ashburton

What is the median house price in Ashburton?

What types of properties are available in Ashburton?

Ashburton is a predominantly house-based market, with detached homes on traditional blocks making up most of the housing stock and units and townhouses filling in closer to High Street and the two stations. Because unit turnover is low, buyers after an apartment or townhouse often need to move quickly when one comes up.

How do I find out what my Ashburton property is worth?

A useful appraisal considers recent comparable sales, land size, orientation, accommodation, condition, planning controls, school zoning and current buyer demand. Contact the local Fletchers team for a confidential, property-specific assessment.