Stonnington · 3147

Ashwood, VIC

incomes +21.0% (5y), population +7.8% (5y).

NextSuburb scoreTier C
47Average
Median house
$1.23M
5y growth
5.1%/yr
Gross yield
1.7%
Vacancy
1.8%
Growth-led, low cashflowMedium confidence
Last updated May 2026Next refresh 3 June 2026Informational only — not financial advice

Eight-signal breakdown

Each signal scored 0–100 against the national distribution. Bars reflect how this suburb sits across the index.

  • Capital growth (5y)5.1%/yr
    51/100
  • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    78/100
  • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    70/100
  • Rental yield1.7%
    33/100
  • Rental demand1.8% vacancy
    55/100
  • Income growth+21.0% (5y)
    84/100
  • Construction pipelineno nearby pipeline
    0/100
  • Affordability18% under cap
    18/100

Why this score

Ashwood scores 47/100 (Average). The two strongest signals: 21.0% income growth and 7.8% population growth over five years. The standout watch-out: gross yield of 1.7% leaves modest cashflow.

Drivers
  • Income growth+21.0% (5y)
  • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
  • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Risks
  • Thin gross yield (1.7%)
  • No major construction project in this state

Nearest infrastructure

Suburban Rail Loop East — Box Hill5.5 km away

Construction · $5.0bn · completion 2035

Construction-stage projects within 10 km lift the suburb’s infrastructure score; projects more than 25 km away barely move it.

Comparable suburbs

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60-month score history

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