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Ashburton vs Toorak

Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Ashburton and Toorak.

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Ashburton and Toorak 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 $4,675,000 in Toorak. Ashburton's median unit price sits at $965,500, compared with $860,000 in Toorak. Ashburton recorded an annual house-price decline of 9.1%, while Toorak's figure declined by 33.1% over the matching period. Ashburton recorded a shorter median selling period of 25 days, compared with 41 days in Toorak. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Ashburton and Toorak, while other headline measures on this page help place those medians in context. Both suburbs recorded house-price movement in the same direction over the matching annual period.

Side-by-side market snapshot

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Comparable stats for Ashburton and Toorak
MetricAshburtonToorak
Median house price$1.98M$4.67M
Median unit price$1,180,000$921,000
Annual house price change+0.83%-23.49%
Median days on market26 days28 days

Median sale price comparison

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Lifestyle comparison

Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Ashburton and Toorak.

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.

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Toorak

Toorak 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 Brookville Gardens 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.

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School comparison

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Transport comparison

Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Ashburton and Toorak.

Both Ashburton and Toorak 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. Toorak is served by Toorak and Hawksburn stations on the Cranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston and Sandringham lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Toorak Road — West Coburg. While both suburbs are well connected, Ashburton and Toorak offer broad rail and tram coverage across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, so buyers should weigh station access against their regular commute.

Transport features for Ashburton and Toorak
FeatureAshburtonToorak
Closest stationAshburtonToorak
Train linesLilydale, Belgrave, Alamein and Glen WaverleyCranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston and Sandringham
Major trams72, 7558, 72
Bus routesYesYes

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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 Toorak 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 Toorak may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix. Toorak lists 4 nearby schools compared with 3 in Ashburton under the same search rules. Transport pages for Ashburton and Toorak cover train, tram and bus and road connections. The better fit depends on buyer priorities, so compare individual properties, school requirements, transport routes and current listings for Ashburton and Toorak.

Current properties for sale

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