Area profile · Greater Melbourne
Ashwood - Chadstone has an estimated 21,284 residents, up 9.1% since the 2021 Census, with 151 projects tracked in the area around Ashwood - Chadstone.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Ashwood - Chadstone Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 13 kilometres east-southeast of the Melbourne CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 21,284 as of Aug 2026. Since the 2021 Census count of 19,507 people, the area has grown by an estimated 1,777 people (9.1%). That change combines the ABS estimated resident population of 21,139 as of June 2025 with 285 validated new addresses added since the Census date.
Residents are somewhat younger than in the typical Australian area, with a median age of 36. Educational attainment is above average, and cultural diversity is high. Population growth has been strong since the Census, reflecting clear expansion. The suburb is known for its community feel and diverse culture, with parks, green spaces, and a broad range of shopping and dining options. Overall, its qualitative factors point to a lively and attractive suburban lifestyle. Latest population estimate date: Aug 2026
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 14,503 in 2001 and 21,139 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 21,284 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 18.7%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 28.3%.
Ashwood - Chadstone ranks in the 87th percentile nationally for cultural diversity and the 79th for population growth.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Ashwood - Chadstone is $594 a week, up 4.7% over 12 months to Sep 2025.
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $450 in 2016, $695 in 2025; Units (dashed orange line): $387 in 2016, $582 in 2025. The latest is to Sep 2025.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $594 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +4.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, houses | $695 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +4.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, units | $582 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +4.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, Monash | $640 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Change in median rent, Monash, over 12 months | +4.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, Melbourne - South East | $579 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Change in median rent, Melbourne - South East, over 12 months | +3.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, Greater Melbourne | $587 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Melbourne, over 12 months | +4.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, VIC | $560 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Change in median rent, VIC, over 12 months | +4.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 |
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Status of the 41 tracked applications: 27 approved, 0 under assessment, 14 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 151 projects in and around Ashwood - Chadstone, 31 of them under construction.
Council identified 65A Power Avenue for a 48-dwelling social housing project led by HousingFirst Limited.
SRL East is delivering 26km of twin underground rail tunnels and six new underground stations connecting Cheltenham, Clayton, Monash, Glen…
A 3-storey mixed-use development featuring a medical centre for up to 22 practitioners, a 128-place childcare centre, ground floor cafe…
Completed 212-apartment development by CBD Development Group across 6 levels at 70 Batesford Road, Chadstone.
The development at 1-9 Allen Street and 777-781 Warrigal Road in Oakleigh proposes a multi-storey seniors living and aged care community…
Mixed-use concept for the Chadstone Village / Homemaker Centre site proposing around 198 dwellings across mid-rise buildings above retail.
Planned mixed-use redevelopment of the Ashburton Baptist Church site to deliver a new multi-purpose church auditorium, community…
A masterplanned residential community by Mirvac in Ashwood, VIC, comprising approximately 350 townhomes and apartments.
Developed by Buxton Projects, Sycamore Place is an approved boutique residential development comprising 28 contemporary townhouses at 50…
A unique and opulent grouping of 9 architecturally built townhomes, each ideally integrating modern, deliberately planned interiors with…
VicTrack invites expressions of interest from property developers to build homes on surplus rail land near Oakleigh station.
VicTrack is progressing the release of surplus rail land adjacent to Oakleigh Station for a mid-rise residential development as part of the…
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Estimated completion year of the 66 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2024 1, 2025 9, 2026 16, 2027 15, 2028 9, 2029 0, 2030 5, 2031 0, 2032 1, 2033 0, 2034 1, 2035 8, 2036 1. 27 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 41 substantial development applications lodged in and around Ashwood - Chadstone over the past 5 years, 9 in the last 12 months. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2022 (part year) 6, 2023 7, 2024 12, 2025 9, 2026 (to Oct) 7.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 41 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 9 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 4.3 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 55th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 88 | ABS building approvals | 76th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 27 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 include: 65A Power Avenue Social Housing (Planning); Ashwood Green (Completed); Suburban Rail Loop East (Construction); 170 Highbury Road Medical, Childcare and Residential Development (Construction); and 1-9 Allen Street & 777-781 Warrigal Road Retirement Development (Approved). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Transport & Logistics, and Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, among others.
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, recent residential development output has been above average within Ashwood - Chadstone when compared nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 area has seen 169 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Ashwood - Chadstone SA2's current population of 21,284 has been supported by 88 approvals on average over recent years.
The Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 has seen 4.3 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 8.7 approvals in Greater Melbourne. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 251 people in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2, compared to one for every 121 in Greater Melbourne.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 88, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 has grown by approximately 815 people, while 439 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 1.9 people added for each new dwelling approval. This suggests a balanced relationship between population growth and housing supply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Population growth drivers in Ashwood - Chadstone are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,284 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +9.1% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 3,173 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 87th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +1.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 19,507 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 1,777 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 6.71 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 was estimated to be approximately 21,284 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 21,139 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The ashwood - chadstone sa2 has added approximately 1,777 people and shown a 9.11% increase from the 19,507 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 is estimated at 3,172 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.2% per annum.
Population growth in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (88.0%), Natural increase (12.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 88.0% of overall population gains.
Ashwood - Chadstone's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 27th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 15.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 31.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 56.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 36 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 10.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 13.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 18.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 16.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 11.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 9.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 7.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 4.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 at 36 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 36 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 36 years as at August 2026, Ashwood - Chadstone is comparable to the Greater Melbourne 2021 Census average (37 years) and 2 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 compared to the Greater Melbourne region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 18.7% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 compared to the Greater Melbourne region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 10.1% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 is broadly in line with Greater Melbourne.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 15.2% of the population in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 14.9% of the population in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 as at August 2026.
Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 66% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $60,334 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 56th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $82,446 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,011 | 2021 Census, weekly | 66th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $871 | 2021 Census, weekly | 62nd percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 32.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,449 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 22.0% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 is approximately $64,316. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $60,334.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 is approximately $87,887. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $82,446.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 is approximately $64,316 compared to $63,783 in Greater Melbourne. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $60,334 and $59,834 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 is approximately $87,887 compared to $83,612 in Greater Melbourne. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $82,446 and $78,435 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2's households (~28.3% / 2,062 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 28.3% of households. In comparison, Greater Melbourne's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 32.8% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 is $2,011/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 is $2,449/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 is $871/wk.
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $60,334 with the average level standing at $82,446. This is well above average nationally and compares to levels of $59,834 and $78,435 across Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.6% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $64,316 (median) and $87,887 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 is $7,190 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The ashwood - chadstone sa2's disposable income is $7,190 compared to $6,948 for Greater Melbourne, based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis reveals Ashwood - Chadstone significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 71.6% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 12,308 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 17,273 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 12,709 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 has approximately 12,308 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 3.2%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 stands at 3.2%, which is 1.8 percentage points below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.9%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (14.9% of employment), professional & technical (12.9%), and retail trade (10.2%). Other significant employers include education & training and finance & insurance.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 is 71.6%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Melbourne average of 70.1%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Melbourne.
The ashwood - chadstone sa2 shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 12.9% of the local workforce compared to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The ashwood - chadstone sa2's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 2.6% decline, ranking 28th out of 37 regions nationally.
Ashwood - Chadstone shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 29.8% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 13.8% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 47.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 11.8% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.7% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 10.4% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 30.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 30.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 8.6% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 8.4% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 6.9% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
47.3% of people aged 15 and over in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 37.0% in Greater Melbourne.
30.5% of people aged 15 and over in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.2% in Greater Melbourne.
The ashwood - chadstone sa2 ranks in the 79th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 are: Bachelor Degree (29.8%), Postgraduate (13.8%), Certificate (11.8%).
30.7% of the population in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 8.4% in primary school, 6.9% in secondary school, 8.6% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 is 1078, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 8 schools within the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 2,242 students.
The ashwood - chadstone sa2 includes 2 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 1 combined school.
Ashwood - Chadstone features high concentrations of group households but relatively few couples without children, with a smaller average household size than Greater Melbourne.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.5 people | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 24.7% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 32.3% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 24.1% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 11.0% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 6.2% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 7,294 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 7,958 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 69.0% | 2021 Census | 41st percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.3 per family | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 had 7,294 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 9.1% to an estimated 7,958 households today.
The average household size in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 is 2.5 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Melbourne and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 69.0% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (24.7%), group households (6.2%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 5,033 family households, couples with children account for 32.3% of all households, couples without children at home 24.1%, and single parent families 11.0%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Melbourne, the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 shows distinct household patterns. The prevalence of shared households suggests a younger demographic or affordability considerations.
Families in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 have an average of 1.3 children, slightly below the Greater Melbourne average of 1.4. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 45.8% of the adult population are currently married, while 39.5% have never married. This compares to 47.0% married and 38.0% never married across Greater Melbourne.
Single-person households represent 24.7% of all households in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2, similar to the average for Greater Melbourne of 24.8%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 6.2% of households, above the Greater Melbourne average of 4.3%. This higher rate points to more student or young professional shared accommodation.
Ashwood - Chadstone is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 45.2% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 44.8% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 55.2% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 77.8% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 54.8% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.4% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
Ashwood - Chadstone scores quite highly on cultural diversity, with 44.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 45.2% born overseas.
The main religion in Ashwood - Chadstone was found to be Christianity, which makes up 43.3% of people in Ashwood - Chadstone. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 6.1% of the population, compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Ashwood - Chadstone are English, comprising 16.8% of the population, Chinese, comprising 15.9% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Melbourne's 6.5%, and Australian, comprising 15.0% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Sri Lankan is notably overrepresented at 1.5% of Ashwood - Chadstone (vs 0.8% across Greater Melbourne), Greek at 5.3% (vs 2.7%) and Korean at 1.2% (vs 0.3%).
45.2% of the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 37.3% across Greater Melbourne.
44.8% of the population in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 35.9% in Greater Melbourne.
0.4% of the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 0.5% in Greater Melbourne.
77.8% of the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 81.1% in Greater Melbourne.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Ashwood - Chadstone displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Melbourne.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 38.2% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 28.3% | 2021 Census | 34th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 58.2% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,500 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 88th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 33.5% | 2021 Census | 45th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 18.1% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $415 | 2021 Census, weekly | 69th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 20.6% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 49th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 28.7% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 84th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2, 28.3% of homes are owned outright, 33.5% are owned with a mortgage, and 38.2% are rented.
According to the latest data, 58.2% of dwellings in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 are houses.
In the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2, 23.6% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 18.1% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 stands at 28.3%, compared to 30.7% in Greater Melbourne.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 is $2,500, compared to $2,000 in Greater Melbourne.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 is $1,524, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 28.7% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 20.6% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 28.7% of income on repayments (vs 24.3% in Greater Melbourne), while renters spend 20.6% of income on rent (vs 20.5% in Greater Melbourne).
The dwelling mix in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 consists of 58.2% detached houses, 18.1% semi-detached dwellings, 23.6% apartments, and 0.1% other dwelling types.
Housing in Ashwood - Chadstone consumes approximately 17.5% of median household income ($8,708 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Ashwood - Chadstone show attached dwellings contributing 36% of approvals compared to 42% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 64% of applications versus 58% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Health in Ashwood - Chadstone: private health cover 58.7%, no long-term health condition 73.7%.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 58.7% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 73rd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 73.7% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 6.7% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 80.4% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.9% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
Around 58.7% of people in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 56.5% in Greater Melbourne.
In the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2, 6.7% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.5% of people in Greater Melbourne require similar assistance.
6.9% of people in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 7.3% of the population across Greater Melbourne is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 4.1% of the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 population, while in Greater Melbourne, 4.1% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.2% of people in the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Melbourne,3.1% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2, 58.7% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Melbourne sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 56.5%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 63 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 65 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 4,459 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 74th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 326 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 11 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.3 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 40.4% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 65 public transport stops within the Ashwood - Chadstone SA2.
The Ashwood - Chadstone SA2 has 4,459 weekly trips across 11 routes, averaging 637 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 256 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest school is 461 m away and the nearest child care centre 519 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 65 stops nearby, 4,459 weekly trips, access rating 63 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 54 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 54th percentile nationally |
| Nearest school | 461 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 519 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 521 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 532 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest dentist | 878 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 928 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 3.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 5.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, recent residential development output has been above average within Ashwood - Chadstone when compared nationally.
Ashwood - Chadstone ranks in the 37th percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Ashwood - Chadstone is $594 a week, +4.7% over 12 months to Sep 2025.
Population growth drivers in Ashwood - Chadstone are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
Ashwood - Chadstone's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 66% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch.
AreaSearch analysis reveals Ashwood - Chadstone significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide.
Ashwood - Chadstone shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
Ashwood - Chadstone features high concentrations of group households but relatively few couples without children, with a smaller average household size than Greater Melbourne.
Ashwood - Chadstone is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Ashwood - Chadstone displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Melbourne.
Health in Ashwood - Chadstone: private health cover 58.7%, no long-term health condition 73.7%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be in line with the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Ashwood - Chadstone has an estimated 21,284 residents, up 9.1% since the 2021 Census, with 151 projects tracked in the area around Ashwood - Chadstone.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Ashwood - Chadstone.
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Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2025, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Aug 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (212051319). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Ashwood - Chadstone from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Ashwood - Chadstone with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
