Family Guide to Ashburton (2026)
Ashburton has adequate family infrastructure: 5 schools, 11 parks, 7 medical centres and 3 supermarkets.
Schools in Ashburton
Ashburton has 5 schools:
| School | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Solway Primary School | 1 | 19 Taylor Street |
| Holmesglen Institute Chadstone Campus | — | — |
| Ashburton Primary School | 1 | 10A Fakenham Road |
| Glen Iris Primary School | 1 | 170 Glen Iris Road |
| St Michael’s School | 1 | 268 High Street |
Check school zones at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Parks and Green Space
Ashburton has 11 parks:
- Watson Park
- Liston Street Reserve
- Eric Raven Reserve
- Darling Park
- Ashburton Park
- Dorothy Laver Reserve East
- Muswell Bend
- Holmesglen Reserve
- Plus 3 more parks
Healthcare
7 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Medical Clinic | 301A High Street, Ashburton | — |
| iehealth | 7 Samarinda Avenue, Ashburton | +61 3 9885 6822 |
| Glen Iris Medical Centre | 118 High Street | — |
| Ashwood Eye and ENT Centre | 569 Warrigal Road | — |
| Dermedique Slin Care | — | — |
| Clinical Myotherapy | — | — |
| Ashwood Medical Group | 446-450 Warrigal Road, Ashburton | +61 3 9885 4494 |
Childcare
5 childcare centres:
- Highgate Early Learning Centre
- Clever Kids
- Nino — 356 - 358 Warrigal Road
- Estrella Preschool — 32 Chamberlain Street, Ashburton
- Craig Family Centre — 7 Samarinda Avenue, Ashburton
Supermarkets
- Fresh Central — 207 High Street, Ashburton
- IGA — 219-221 High Street, Ashburton
- Woolworths — 551-557 Warrigal Road
The Family Verdict
Ashburton has adequate family infrastructure. Covers the essentials for family life with room for growth.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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