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Ashwood vs Burwood

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.1 km apart, on the same open data. Ashwood scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

AshwoodBurwood
Active2478
Safety3458
Wealth3422
Value5014
Parks4540
Cafés759
Transit2161
Green space5665
Active & healthy4875
Schools nearby (OSM)8261
Median rent$391/wk $411/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,427,500$1,455,500
House sales this quarter1844
Population7,15415,147
Full profile Ashwood in full Burwood in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Ashwood safer than Burwood?

Burwood scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Ashwood or Burwood?

Ashwood has the lower median house price of the two ($1,427,500 vs $1,455,500).

Should I live in Ashwood or Burwood?

Ashwood scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Ashwood or Burwood.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →