Family Guide to Ashwood (2026)
Ashwood has adequate family infrastructure: 4 schools, 5 parks, 3 medical centres and 1 supermarkets.
Schools in Ashwood
Ashwood has 4 schools:
| School | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Parkhill Primary School | 1 | 4A Parkhill Drive |
| Ashwood High School | 2-3 | 50 Vannam Drive |
| Ashwood School | 1-3 | 47-61 Montpellier Road |
| Frank Dando Sports Academy | 2 | 33 Raymond Street |
Check school zones at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Parks and Green Space
Ashwood has 5 parks:
- Essex Heights Reserve
- Electra Reserve
- Gardiners Reserve
- Holmesglen Reserve
- Markham Reserve
Healthcare
3 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Delmont Private Hospital | — | — |
| Ashwood Eye and ENT Centre | 569 Warrigal Road | — |
| Ashwood Medical Group | 446-450 Warrigal Road, Ashburton | +61 3 9885 4494 |
Childcare
4 childcare centres:
- Clever Kids
- Nino — 356 - 358 Warrigal Road
- Ashwood Memorial Kindergarten
- Ashwood Children’s Centre
Supermarkets
- Woolworths — 551-557 Warrigal Road
The Family Verdict
Ashwood 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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