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Property Investment in Ashburton, WA

21 suburbs in Ashburton council area · Population ~8,335 · 3,590 dwellings · 100,818 km²

Ashburton Council Average R-Score 68 / 100 — top suburb in Ashburton scores 83/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Ashburton83

Highest R-Score out of 21 suburbs in Ashburton

Ashburton council average68

Across 3 scored suburbs in Ashburton

Suburb medians in Ashburton range from $520,000 to $770,000.

3-year population movement: +6.1%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.3% of stock (~8 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $20.0B. Key employment sectors: Mining (39%), Construction (30%), Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (8%).

Typical suburb median price$550,000

Across 21 suburbs in Ashburton (Sept 2026) · ~352 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent12.5%

Median asking rent ~$1500/wk · Vacancy 0.8%.

Top suburb R-Score in Ashburton83/100

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Ashburton

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Ashburton (Western Australia).

Is Ashburton (WA) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Ashburton (Western Australia) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 68/100 across 21 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 83/100. Across Ashburton, the typical suburb median price is $550,000, median weekly rent is $1500/wk, gross rental yield is 12.5%, and vacancy sits at 0.8%.

Which suburbs in Ashburton have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Ashburton (WA) are Paraburdoo (83/100, median $550,000), Onslow (73/100, median $520,000), Tom Price (48/100, median $770,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Ashburton?

Across Ashburton (WA), the median suburb property price is $550,000, median asking rent is $1500/wk, and median gross yield is 12.5%, with homes averaging 352 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Ashburton include Paraburdoo (14.2%), Tom Price (12.5%), Onslow (9.5%).

What are the demographics and size of the Ashburton council area?

Ashburton is a Local Government Area in Western Australia with an ABS estimated resident population of 8,335, approximately 3,590 dwellings, covering 100,818 sq km.

What are the best streets in Ashburton (WA)?

Every street across all 21 suburbs in Ashburton is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.