Ashfield, NSW 2131 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Ashfield is an inner west Sydney suburb 8 km from the CBD, governed by Inner West Council and anchored by Ashfield station on the T2 Inner West line and Ashfield Mall. It has a multicultural population of around 23,000 with significant Chinese and Nepalese communities. Housing is dominated by apartments (70%), with median house prices at $2.27 million.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 23,012
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $1,888 /week
- Median personal income
- $890 /week
- Median family income
- $2,256 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Inner West
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Inner West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Watson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $670 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,210
- Median house price
- $2,270,000
- Rent share of household income
- 35%
Schools
- Ashfield Boys High School
- Ashfield Public School
- St Vincent's College
Transport
- T2 Inner West Line — Ashfield Station
- Parramatta Road
- Liverpool Road
Lifestyle & amenities
Multicultural suburb (45% Australian-born, top groups Chinese and Nepalese) with professionals and families. Mostly apartments (70%), some Victorian-era houses and heritage buildings; local hubs include Ashfield Mall and Ashfield Park. Unit-dominant housing stock.
- 43 cafés
- 73 restaurants
- 9 pubs and bars
- 94 parks and reserves
- 13 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 14 supermarkets
- 40 playgrounds
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), 8.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 86.5% of the 10,585 resolvable premises in Ashfield. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 10.4%
- Fibre to the Building: 2.4%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 86.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,023 across postcode 2131 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 373 theft, 258 violent offences, 100 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ashfield?
Ashfield (NSW 2131) had 23,012 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Inner West local government area.
What is the median rent in Ashfield?
The median advertised rent in Ashfield is $670/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Ashfield?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Ashfield. Nearest include: Ashfield Boys High School, Ashfield Public School, St Vincent's College. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Ashfield?
Ashfield is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (86.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Ashfield?
Across postcode 2131, 1,023 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (373), violent (258), other (100). 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 Ashfield?
In Ashfield, 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 (8.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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