Ashburton vs Surrey Hills, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Ashburton | Surrey Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71.6/100 | 66.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.5/100 | 18.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 72.2 / 1k | 40.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 40 | 65 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 358 | 301 |
| Planning activity | 103 | 216 |
| Population | 7,952 | 13,655 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for investmentAshburton
- Best for best valueAshburton
- Best for best schoolsSurrey Hills
Comparison summary
Ashburton and Surrey Hills offer different strengths across official suburb data. Surrey Hills leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Ashburton; Housing (desirability) favours Ashburton; Crime rate favours Surrey Hills. Quick verdicts: Investment → Ashburton, Best value → Ashburton, Best schools → Surrey Hills.