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Ashwood Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Ashwood Compares
Ashwood vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Ashwood | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,909 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $391 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,600 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 39 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.1% +VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3147 covers Ashwood, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 14 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - South East region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Monash.
According to the 2021 Census, Ashwood has a population of 7,154 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,909, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 40 (0.6% of residents).
Housing in Ashwood includes a median weekly rent of $391, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,600, with 2,689 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 62.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Ashwood scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Ashwood area, including Ashwood High School, Parkhill Primary School, Ashwood School and others.
Ashwood is part of the Monash statistical area in Victoria.
Ashwood Details
| Postcode | 3147 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 7,154 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,909/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $830/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $391 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,600 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Population Density | 2811/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,689 |
| Australian Citizens | 80.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 40 (0.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.867 |
| Longitude | 145.103 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 14 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Monash |
| Local Government | Monash |
| Federal Electorate | Higgins |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,201 (16.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 847 (11.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,058 (28.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,761 (24.6%) |
| 65+ years | 1,277 (17.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 593 (8.3%) |
| Arthritis | 566 (7.9%) |
| Diabetes | 330 (4.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 295 (4.1%) |
| Cancer | 216 (3.0%) |
| Dementia | 108 (1.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 88 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 244 (9.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,062 (40.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 972 (36.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 368 (13.9%) |
Schools in Ashwood
Suburbs Near Ashwood
Same Postcode (3147)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.