Brisbane suburb comparison
Ashgrove vs Bardon
Family-suburb shortlists almost always pair these two. Ashgrove has the school catchments; Bardon has the leafy bushy lots.
Head-to-head numbers
| Metric | Ashgrove | Bardon |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1,970,000 | $1,800,000 |
| Median unit price | $620,000 | $720,000 |
| 12-month change | +11.7% | +5.0% |
| 5-year growth | +70.0% | +65.0% |
| Distance to CBD | 5 km | 4 km |
| Postcode | 4060 | 4065 |
| Region | Inner West | Inner West |
| Council / LGA | Brisbane City | Brisbane City |
The case for Ashgrove
Ashgrove sits 5 km from the CBD in the Inner West part of the city. Houses sell for around $1,970,000 on the modelled median, with units at $620,000. Over the past year prices have moved +11.7% — broadly tracking the wider Brisbane City market. Ashgrove trades at a premium — buyers who choose it over Bardon are typically paying for proximity, prestige or character.
The case for Bardon
Bardon is 4 km from the CBD in the Inner West pocket. Houses sit around $1,800,000, units around $720,000, with 12-month change of +5.0%. Bardon is the value side of this comparison — about 9% cheaper at the median than Ashgrove.
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