Ashtonfield
NSW 2323 · Maitland
4,589 (2021) → 4,661 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Maitland local government area (est. 99,787 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Ashtonfield is a stable suburb in Maitland, NSW 2323, about 127km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $909K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 55/100, and is about 22km inland. Ashtonfield has an overall score of 54/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 96/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2323 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.98%), New Zealand (1.35%), India (1.15%), China (0.94%), Philippines (0.83%)
Top languages: Cantonese (1.2%), Arabic (0.61%), Urdu (0.61%), Hindi (0.46%), Spanish (0.46%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 976 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Hunter Valley Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1134
- Ashtonfield Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1008
Nearby (within 10km)
- Maitland Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1047
- Arise Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 971
- Metford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 887
- Hunter River Community SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 958
- OneSchool Global NSW - MaitlandCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 975
- Maitland High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 947
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1063
- Aspect Hunter SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.6kmICSEA 1008
- Maitland East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 975
- Thornton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 974
- Maitland Grossmann High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 960
- Tenambit Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 893
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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 · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Ashtonfield
Is Ashtonfield safe?
Ashtonfield has a residential safety score of 96/100, 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 2,397 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Ashtonfield?
In Ashtonfield, the median house price is $909K and the median unit price is $683K. Median weekly house rent is $630.
How far is Ashtonfield from Sydney CBD?
Ashtonfield is about 126.9 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Ashtonfield?
Ashtonfield has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1071 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Ashtonfield?
Ashtonfield has a transport score of 55/100 and 38 bus stops.