Ashfield at a glance
Median house
$2,267,500
+6.5% over 12 months
Median unit
$349,920
Weekly rent
$825
Houses · units $690
Gross yield
1.9%
Houses, on the median
Population
23.0k
Median age 36
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Prices: Median of 104 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2131), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $2,267,500 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (104 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $349,920, roughly 85% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+6.5%).
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $454,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +6.5%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Ashfield.
Median house price
$2,267,500
+6.5% over the past year. Median unit price $349,920.
Median of 104 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$825/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$690/wk
Owner occupied
45%
Renter occupied
51%
At a deeper level
$2,267,500
+6.5% annual growth
$349,920
23,012
Median age: 36
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +6.5%/yr
2021
$1.7M
5-year change
+37%
2026
$2.3M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Ashfield.
Ashfield's median house price is $2,267,500 (median of 104 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2131 (NSW), Inner West Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Ashfield (2131) sits in the Inner West region of NSW. The median house here is $2,267,500, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +6.5% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Ashfield has roughly 23,012 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Ashfield scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ashfield's population at 23,012, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (45% own, 51% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (59% family, 32% lone person).
Population
23,012
Median age
36
Family households
59%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.89% (median rent $825/wk against a $2,267,500 price tag). Units yield 10.25% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 51% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +6.5% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.89%
Based on $2,267,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 202610.25%
Based on $349,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+6.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202645%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
726
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
90
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ashfield.
Local schools for Ashfield
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ashfield Public School
Ashfield Boys High School
Ashbury Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Ashfield.
- What is the median house price in Ashfield?
- The median house price in Ashfield, NSW 2131 is $2,267,500 (median of 104 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $349,920. Annual growth is +6.5%.
- How much is my house worth in Ashfield?
- A useful starting point is the Ashfield median house price of $2,267,500 (units $349,920). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Ashfield a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Ashfield is 1.9%: the median weekly house rent is $825 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2131), June 2026) against the median house price of $2,267,500 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 6.5% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Ashfield is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Ashfield postcode?
- Ashfield is in the 2131 postcode, in NSW, in the Inner West Council region.
- Where is Ashfield?
- Ashfield is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2131. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Inner West Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ashfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $825, for units it's $690.
- What schools are in Ashfield?
- There are 20 schools serving Ashfield on this page, including Ashfield Public School, Ashfield Boys High School, St Vincent's College Ashfield.
- How walkable is Ashfield?
- Ashfield has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 90, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ashfield?
- Ashfield is close to Summer Hill, Ashbury, Summer Hill, Croydon, Haberfield.
- What is the population of Ashfield?
- The population of Ashfield is approximately 23,012 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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