Ashtonfield vs Metford
The verdict
Metford is more affordable, with a median house price of $739K versus $860K in Ashtonfield. Ashtonfield rates higher for education (48 vs 35). Metford rates higher for transport (92 vs 55). On the separate residential safety score, Ashtonfield rates higher (96 vs 33/100 in Metford).
Scores
| Ashtonfield | Metford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 70 |
| Transport | 55 | 92 |
| Education | 48 | 35 |
| Liveability | 59 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ashtonfield | Metford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,589 | 4,707 |
| Median age | 39 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,148 | $1,484 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.5% | 18.0% |
| Born in Australia | 85.2% | 86.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Ashtonfield Stable · Metford Stable
Property
| Ashtonfield | Metford | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $860K | $739K |
| Median unit price | $670K | $510K |
| House price YoY | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $630 | $630 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Ashtonfield | Metford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 96 | 33 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 87 | 255 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 153 | 382 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 240 | 1,147 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,637 | 11,770 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ashtonfield | Metford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,074 | 954 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ashtonfield · Metford
Transport
| Ashtonfield | Metford | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 55 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 38 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 810 m |
Liveability
| Ashtonfield | Metford | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 23 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.1 km | 22.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 126.9 km | 128.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 1.0 km |
Population & growth
| Ashtonfield | Metford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,589 | 4,707 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,661 | 4,781 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,822 | 4,946 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.39% | 0.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ashtonfield or Metford?
Ashtonfield has the higher residential safety score (Ashtonfield 96/100 vs Metford 33/100).
Which is more affordable, Ashtonfield or Metford?
Metford is more affordable, with a median house price of $739K versus $860K.
Which has better schools, Ashtonfield or Metford?
Ashtonfield has a higher average school ICSEA (Ashtonfield 1074 vs Metford 954; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ashtonfield or Metford?
Metford has the higher transport score (Ashtonfield 55/100 vs Metford 92/100).
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