Ashbury, NSW 2193 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Ashbury is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2193, home to 3,353 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Inner West local government area and roughly 9 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$600 /wk
Population3,353
Median age44
Area1 km²
To CBD9 km
LGACanterbury-Bankstown

Demographics

Population
3,353
Median age
44 years
Median household income
$2,571 /week
Median personal income
$892 /week
Median family income
$2,869 /week
Average household size
2.9
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Canterbury-Bankstown
Statistical region (SA4)
Sydney - Inner West
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Watson
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$600 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,817
Rent share of household income
23%

Schools

  • Canterbury Public School Primary · Government
  • Canterbury Girls High School Secondary · Government
  • Canterbury Boys High School Secondary · Government
  • Canterbury South Public School Primary · Government
  • Edgeware School Other · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 38 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 157 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Jeffrey St At Robert St bus · 133 m
  • Jeffrey St At John St bus · 146 m
  • Canterbury Rd Opp Church St bus · 163 m
  • Jeffrey St At Canterbury Rd bus · 191 m
  • King St Opp John St bus · 208 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 8 cafés
  • 18 restaurants
  • 3 pubs and bars
  • 73 parks and reserves
  • 5 gyms and fitness centres
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 38 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
  • Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 9.9 km away

NBN & connectivity

Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 100.0% of the 1,233 resolvable premises in Ashbury. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.

  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 100.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 576 across postcode 2193 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 12% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 185 theft, 140 violent offences, 66 vehicle theft.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Ashbury?

Ashbury (NSW 2193) had 3,353 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area.

What is the median rent in Ashbury?

The median advertised rent in Ashbury is $600/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Ashbury?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Ashbury covering government sectors. Nearest include: Canterbury Public School (0.2 km), Canterbury Girls High School (0.4 km), Canterbury Boys High School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Ashbury?

Ashbury is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Ashbury?

Across postcode 2193, 576 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (185), violent (140), vehicle theft (66). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Ashbury?

In Ashbury, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (9.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Ashbury?

157 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Ashbury centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 38 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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