Ashwood, Victoria

Ashwood is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 14 km south east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Monash local government area. Ashwood recorded a population of 7,154 at the 2021 census.

Ashwood
Melbourne, Victoria
Ashwood
Coordinates37.867°S 145.103°E / -37.867; 145.103
Population7,154 (SAL 2021)
Postcode(s)3147
Elevation47 m (154 ft)
Area2.6 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
Location14 km (9 mi) from Melbourne
LGA(s)City of Monash
State electorate(s)Ashwood
Federal division(s)Chisholm
Suburbs around Ashwood:
Glen Iris Burwood Burwood
Ashburton Ashwood Mount Waverley
Malvern East Chadstone Mount Waverley

Ashwood was named after the suburbs of Burwood and Ashburton, because it is located between the two. It has the postcode of 3147, which it shares with the neighbouring suburb of Ashburton.

Ashwood is bounded by Huntingdale Road to the east, the Glen Waverley railway line to the south, Warrigal Road to the west and a wandering alignment to the north that approximately follows Carlyle Street, Zodiac Street, Gardiners Creek, Ashwood Drive, Montpellier Road and Arthur Street.

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