Retiree’s Guide to Ashwood (2026)
Retiree Score: 8/10
Retirement is about proximity — to your GP, your daily walk, your morning coffee, your community. Here is exactly what Ashwood offers across the categories that matter most.
| Factor | Ashwood | What Retirees Need |
|---|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 3 | 3+ for comfort |
| Pharmacies | 3 | 1+ essential |
| Parks & green space | 5 | 5+ ideal |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2+ for choice |
| Cafes | 20 | Daily routine |
| Places of worship | 2 | Community |
| Gyms/fitness | 0 | Active lifestyle |
Healthcare Access
Ashwood has 3 medical facilities — adequate for routine GP visits.
| 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 |
Pharmacies (3): PharmaSave, TerryWhite Chemmart, Health More Chadstone Pharmacy
Daily Walking & Green Space
Ashwood has 5 parks and reserves — a few options for daily exercise.
Your walking options:
- Essex Heights Reserve
- Electra Reserve
- Gardiners Reserve
- Holmesglen Reserve
- Markham Reserve
Daily Shopping & Errands
1 supermarkets in Ashwood:
- Woolworths — 551-557 Warrigal Road
Morning Coffee & Social
20 cafes give Ashwood a thriving cafe culture — you will find your regular spot within the first week.
Cafes for your morning routine:
- Baba Sus — 15 Bardolph St, Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
- QT Kitchen — Shop 2/10-12 High St, Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
- SANTUCCI‘s & DELICIOUS AT CORNER(Dinner) — 1392 Toorak Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia
- The Silver Linings — 53 Batesford Rd, Chadstone VIC 3148, Australia
- Secret Souv — Unit 1/3 Yertchuk Ave, Ashwood VIC 3147, Australia
- Golden Child Cafe — 1-3 Bardolph St, Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
Community & Worship
2 places of worship in Ashwood:
- Ashwood Gospel Chapel (Christian)
- St Matthew’s (Christian)
The Verdict
Excellent for retirees. Strong healthcare, abundant green space, daily essentials all walkable, and an active community. Ashwood ticks every box.
Emergency Numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency | 000 |
| Nurse-on-Call | 1300 606 024 |
| 13SICK (home doctor) | 137425 |
| My Aged Care | 1800 200 422 |
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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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