Ashfield
NSW 2131 · Inner West
23,012 (2021) → 24,460 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Inner West local government area (est. 172,783 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Ashfield is a high growth suburb in Inner West, NSW 2131, about 8km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.28M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 97/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Ashfield has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 80/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (12.23%), Nepal (6.72%), India (3.22%), Philippines (2.91%), England (2.13%)
Top languages: Mandarin (12.54%), Nepali (6.77%), Cantonese (5.28%), Italian (2.18%), Spanish (1.72%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1076 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Yeo Park Infants SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1119
- Ashfield Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1102
- Ashfield Boys High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1063
- St Vincent's College AshfieldCombined · CatholicICSEA 1041
- St Vincents College Ashfield, Primary School CampusPrimary · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1139
- Summer Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1155
- Trinity Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1164
- Presbyterian Ladies' College SydneyCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1156
- Ashbury Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1110
- Haberfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1131
- Croydon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1115
- St Francis Xavier Catholic School AshburyPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1100
- St Joan of Arc Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1077
- Canterbury Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1003
- Croydon Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1065
- Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1082
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
Nearby suburbs in Inner West
Compare Ashfield with another suburb
Compare two suburbs
Frequently asked questions about Ashfield
Is Ashfield safe?
Ashfield has a residential safety score of 80/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,601 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Ashfield?
In Ashfield, the median house price is $2.28M and the median unit price is $872K. Median weekly house rent is $1,000.
How far is Ashfield from Sydney CBD?
Ashfield is about 7.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 23 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Ashfield?
Ashfield has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1081 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Ashfield?
Ashfield has a transport score of 97/100, including 1 train station and 95 bus stops.