Ashfield vs Kalkie
The verdict
Ashfield rates higher for education (50 vs 41).
Scores
AshfieldKalkie
| Ashfield | Kalkie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 32 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 50 | 41 |
| Liveability | 55 | 57 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ashfield | Kalkie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,152 | 2,968 |
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,315 | $1,599 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.6% | 27.1% |
| Born in Australia | 72.2% | 82.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.6 |
Growth: Ashfield — · Kalkie —
Property
| Ashfield | Kalkie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ashfield | Kalkie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 91 | 89 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 521 | 539 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 260 | 270 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,653 | 5,653 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ashfield | Kalkie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,035 | 1,031 |
Transport
| Ashfield | Kalkie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 147.0 km | 150.3 km |
Liveability
| Ashfield | Kalkie | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 22.5°C | 22.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.7 km | 7.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 295.5 km | 298.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.0 km | 7.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.4 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Ashfield | Kalkie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,152 | 2,968 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,191 | 3,036 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.84% | 0.57% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ashfield or Kalkie?
Ashfield has the higher residential safety score (Ashfield 91/100 vs Kalkie 89/100).
Which has better schools, Ashfield or Kalkie?
Ashfield has a higher average school ICSEA (Ashfield 1035 vs Kalkie 1031; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ashfield or Kalkie?
Ashfield and Kalkie have similar transport scores.
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