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Ashburton vs Malvern East
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Ashburton and Malvern East.
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Ashburton and Malvern East comparison summary
A concise comparison of the latest property figures and the most relevant differences between the two suburbs.
The latest comparison places Ashburton's median house price at $1,980,000, compared with $2,115,000 in Malvern East. Ashburton's median unit price sits at $965,500, compared with $605,000 in Malvern East. Ashburton recorded an annual house-price decline of 9.1%, while Malvern East's figure declined by 4% over the matching period. Selling times were similar, with median days on market of 25 days in Ashburton and 25 days in Malvern East. Median house prices differ between the two suburbs, with Malvern East recording the higher headline median on the latest snapshot. Current selling timelines remain closely aligned on the latest days-on-market figures for both suburbs.
Side-by-side market snapshot
Compare the latest headline property figures for Ashburton and Malvern East.
| Metric | Ashburton | Malvern East |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.98M | $2.13M |
| Median unit price | $1,180,000 | $655,000 |
| Annual house price change | +0.83% | -5.33% |
| Median days on market | 26 days | 25 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Ashburton and Malvern East.
- Ashburton
- Malvern East
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Ashburton and Malvern East.
Ashburton
Ashburton offers a more outdoors-focused lifestyle, with parks, trails and open spaces forming a strong part of the local amenity mix, with Markham Reserve among the area's notable open spaces. Everyday shopping, transport and health services remain accessible throughout the suburb, while green space provides a clear point of difference in how the suburb feels day to day.
Malvern East
Malvern East presents a mixed residential lifestyle where dining and cafés, parks and open space, everyday shopping and services and train, tram and bus and road access share prominence, with Ardrie Park among the area's notable open spaces. The suburb supports practical day-to-day routines without leaning heavily on a single amenity type or evening economy.
School comparison
Review nearby schools and education options listed for Ashburton and Malvern East.
Ashburton
Malvern East
Lloyd Street Primary School
Government
6 Lloyd St, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
The Currajong School
Independent
90 Darling Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
St Mary'S School
Catholic
87 Manning Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
Malvern Valley Primary School
Government
1A Abbotsford Ave, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
Malvern Primary School
Government
17 Tooronga Rd, Malvern East VIC 3144, Australia
Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Ashburton and Malvern East.
Both Ashburton and Malvern East provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Ashburton is served by Ashburton and Glen Iris stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein and Glen Waverley lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Burke Road — Camberwell, Gardiner interchange, Brighton, University precinct. Malvern East is served by East Malvern and Darling stations on the Sandringham, Glen Waverley, Cranbourne and Frankston lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Dandenong Road — city. While both suburbs are well connected, Ashburton and Malvern East offer broad rail and tram coverage across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, so buyers should weigh station access against their regular commute.
| Feature | Ashburton | Malvern East |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Ashburton | East Malvern |
| Train lines | Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein and Glen Waverley | Cranbourne, Frankston, Sandringham and Glen Waverley |
| Major trams | 72, 75 | 5, 3, 64 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
Comparison verdict
A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.
Ashburton may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Malvern East sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Ashburton may suit buyers comparing detached or house-dominated stock on the latest sales mix, while Malvern East may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix. Malvern East lists 5 nearby schools compared with 3 in Ashburton under the same search rules. Transport pages for Ashburton and Malvern East cover train, tram and bus and road connections. Current days-on-market figures are similar, so the clearer distinction may lie in pricing, housing mix and local amenities rather than selling speed.
Current properties for sale
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