Ashwood

VIC 3147 • Greater Melbourne

7,154
Population (2021)
$43,160
Median Income
2.54 km²
Area
50m
Elevation

About Ashwood

Ashwood is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Victoria, located within the Monash (City) area. With a population of 7,154 and a median income of $43,160, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 2.54 km² at an elevation of 50m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Melbourne.

Located within Greater Melbourne, the suburb offers convenient access to the CBD, public transport, and major amenities. Local cafes, shops, and green spaces contribute to a liveable neighbourhood environment. Ashwood combines Melbourne's renowned lifestyle with suburban comfort.

Ashwood falls under postcode 3147 and is governed by Monash Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ashwood (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3147
Urban Area
Mount Waverley
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.87°, 145.10°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
2.54 km²
Elevation
50m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    551-557 Warrigal Road Ashwood 3147 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$391
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,600
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,886
Census 2021
7,154
3.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$33,800
Income 2021
$43,160
27.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,062
Born Overseas 2,790

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 693
  • 2. India 219
  • 3. England 178
  • 4. Malaysia 161
  • 5. Sri Lanka 153
  • 6. Greece 97
  • 7. New Zealand 89
  • 8. Vietnam 85
  • 9. Hong Kong 82
  • 10. South Korea 66
  • 11. Italy 58
  • 12. Singapore 57
  • 13. Indonesia 52
  • 14. Philippines 48
  • 15. South Africa 41

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,760
Australian 1,528
Chinese 1,383
Irish 651
Scottish 512
Greek 375
Italian 360
Indian 314
German 185
Vietnamese 116

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,363
Both parents born in Australia
3,699
Both parents born overseas
790
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
41.9%
Christianity
40.8%
Buddhism
4.5%
Hinduism
3.3%
Islam
2.1%
Judaism
0.7%
Sikhism
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
373 (5.2%)
5-14 years
828 (11.6%)
15-19 years
408 (5.7%)
20-24 years
439 (6.1%)
25-34 years
1,041 (14.6%)
35-44 years
1,017 (14.2%)
45-54 years
959 (13.4%)
55-64 years
802 (11.2%)
65-74 years
605 (8.5%)
75-84 years
413 (5.8%)
85+ years
259 (3.6%)

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