Overall score
Ashburton
65.3/100
Hawthorn East
58.0/100
Ashburton vs Hawthorn East, VIC Suburb Comparison
Ashburton for retirees and families; Hawthorn East for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AshburtonHawthorn East
Crime rate
Ashburton
73.7 / 1k
Hawthorn East
65.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashburton
410
Hawthorn East
252
Population
Ashburton
7,952
Hawthorn East
14,834
Metric leadAshburton 6Hawthorn East 52 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAshburton
- Best for familiesAshburton
- Best for investmentHawthorn East
- Best for best valueAshburton
- Best for best schoolsAshburton
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Ashburton | Hawthorn East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.3/100 | 58.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.1/100 | 48.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 73.7 / 1k | 65.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 15 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 28 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 410 | 252 |
| Planning activity | 103 | 209 |
| Green cover | 11.7% | 7.0% |
| Population | 7,952 | 14,834 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Ashburton reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Hawthorn East is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Ashburton sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Hawthorn East is closer to the city centre.
Ashburton tends to lead on housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability, while Hawthorn East stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Ashburton, while Hawthorn East remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.