Ashburton vs Hawthorn East, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Ashburton | Hawthorn East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71.6/100 | 60.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.5/100 | 3.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 72.2 / 1k | 70.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 40 | 29 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 358 | 229 |
| Planning activity | 103 | 209 |
| Population | 7,952 | 14,834 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesAshburton
- Best for investmentAshburton
- Best for best valueAshburton
- Best for best schoolsHawthorn East
Comparison summary
Ashburton and Hawthorn East offer different strengths across official suburb data. Ashburton leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Ashburton; Housing (desirability) favours Ashburton; Crime rate favours Hawthorn East. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Ashburton, Investment → Ashburton, Best value → Ashburton, Best schools → Hawthorn East.