Overall score
Ashwood
54.9/100
Hughesdale
57.5/100
Ashwood vs Hughesdale, VIC Suburb Comparison
Ashwood for investment and value; Hughesdale for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AshwoodHughesdale
Crime rate
Ashwood
84.8 / 1k
Hughesdale
48.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashwood
135
Hughesdale
149
Population
Ashwood
7,154
Hughesdale
7,563
Metric leadAshwood 4Hughesdale 81 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 familiesHughesdale
- Best for investmentAshwood
- Best for best valueAshwood
- Best for best schoolsHughesdale
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 | Ashwood | Hughesdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.9/100 | 57.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.8/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 84.8 / 1k | 48.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 34 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 135 | 149 |
| Planning activity | 76 | 64 |
| Green cover | 7.3% | 1.9% |
| Population | 7,154 | 7,563 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ashwood is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Hughesdale is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Ashwood is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; Hughesdale answers with a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Hughesdale, while Ashwood 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.