Victoria location profile
Ashwood VIC 3147
Ashwood is a quiet, family-friendly suburb in Melbourne’s southeast, known for leafy streets, post‑war homes and increasing townhouse redevelopment. It offers convenient access to major retail at nearby Chadstone, good schools, and ample parks and trails along Gardiners Creek.
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Why families consider Ashwood
A diverse, middle‑ring suburb with a mix of long‑term residents, young families and students. Lifestyle revolves around local schools, sporting clubs and green corridors, with solid public transport links and easy shopping at both local strips and Chadstone.
Amenities & services
- Ashwood Village shopping strip (Warrigal Rd/High St Rd) with Woolworths, cafes and services
- Chadstone – The Fashion Capital (major regional shopping centre nearby)
- Local GP and dental clinics, pharmacies and allied health along Warrigal Rd and High St Rd
- Ashwood-Chadstone Neighbourhood House and Batesford Community Hub
- Cafes and restaurants along High St Rd, Warrigal Rd and at Chadstone
- Ashburton Library – High St, Ashburton (nearby)
- Mount Waverley Library – Miller Cres, Mount Waverley
- Oakleigh Library – Drummond St, Oakleigh
Transport & connectivity
- Train: Jordanville and Holmesglen (Glen Waverley line); Ashburton and Alamein (Alamein line)
- Buses: 903 SmartBus (Warrigal Rd), 734 (High St Rd), 623, 767 and other local routes connecting to stations and Chadstone
- Roads: Warrigal Rd, Huntingdale Rd, High St Rd, Waverley Rd; quick access to Monash Freeway (M1)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Ashwood Reserve and Batesford Reserve sports ovals (cricket, football, soccer)
- Gardiners Creek Trail and shared paths for cycling and running
- Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre (nearby) and local tennis/netball clubs
- Cinemas, dining and entertainment at Chadstone
- Gardiners Creek Reserve
- Ashwood Reserve
- Batesford Reserve
- Markham Reserve (nearby, along Gardiners Creek)
- Essex Heights Reserve (nearby)
Education context
Multiple long day care, kindergarten and maternal & child health services in and around Ashwood and Batesford Community Hub; infant places can have waitlists, with better availability for 3–5 year olds.
- Deakin University – Burwood Campus (Burwood)
- Monash University – Caulfield Campus (Caulfield East)
- Monash University – Clayton Campus (Clayton)
- Holmesglen Institute – Chadstone Campus (Holmesglen)