ASHFIELD

Sydney East
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House Median
This suburb $2,219,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $865,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 5,484
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 22.1%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 23,012
Density 6,740.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

ASHFIELD Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $2,219,000
House Sales Volume -
Unit Median $865,000
Unit Sales Volume 84 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House $955/wk
2 Bed Unit $670/wk
3 Bed Unit $860/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

ASHFIELD Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Relatively Safe
Crime rate: 5,484 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.83x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

ASHFIELD 5,484/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

ASHFIELD has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

ASHFIELD Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

23,012
Total Population
6,740
people/km² density
22.1%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
China
5,079 people
22.1%
2
England
4,269 people
18.6%
3
Australia
3,421 people
14.9%
4
Ireland
1,922 people
8.4%
5
Scotland
1,299 people
5.7%

Transport

8.8 km
to Sydney CBD
22 min
drive to CBD
27 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (2)

Public (1)

Ashfield Boys High School

Details
63.6 score Year 7-12 Boys

Catholic (1)

St Vincent's College Ashfield

Details
55.9 score K-12 Co-ed

ASHFIELD Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 8 neighbouring suburbs

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About ASHFIELD

Ashfield is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 8.8km from CBD, about 27 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 23,012 with a density of 6740 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $2,219,000, above Sydney average; unit median $865,000, on par with Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Ashfield Boys High School has 61 Distinguished Achievers; Catholic school St Vincent's College Ashfield has 40.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 5484 per 100,000, 0.83x the NSW average, a safe area.

Demographics: Chinese comprises 22.07%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (18.55%) and Australian (14.87%), has a significant Chinese community.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Ashfield has a house median of $2,219,000 and unit median of $865,000. Property prices are slightly above Sydney median, an upper-middle market area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Ashfield has a crime rate of 5484 per 100,000, which is 0.83x the NSW average (6635). Below NSW average, a safe area.

Government schools: Ashfield Boys High School, 2024 HSC results: 61 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, AU Guide Score 63.6. Catholic schools: St Vincent's College Ashfield, 2024 HSC results: 40 Distinguished Achievers, AU Guide Score 55.9. Independent schools: Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney, 2024 HSC results: 391 Distinguished Achievers, 26 All Rounders, 16 Top Achievers, 2 First in Course, AU Guide Score 94.2 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Ashfield has a population of 23,012, with Chinese comprising 22.10%. Significant Chinese community with comprehensive amenities. Main ethnic groups: Chinese (22.07%), English (18.55%), Aust (14.87%), Irish (8.35%), Scottish (5.65%).

Ashfield is approximately 8.8km from Sydney CBD, about 22 minutes by car or 27 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T1 North Shore & Western Line; T2 Leppington & Inner West Line; T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line; T9 Northern Line line(s). Close to city centre, very convenient commute.