Ashfield at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
1,395
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Ashfield.
The postcode for Ashfield is 6054 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Ashfield (6054) sits in the Swan region of Western Australia.
Ashfield has roughly 1,395 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Ashfield scores 8/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ashfield's population at 1,395, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,395
Median age
38
Family households
64%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
1,395
Median age: 38
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Getting around
Walkability.
8
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Ashfield.
Local schools for Ashfield
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Government School Catchment
Ashfield Primary School
Cyril Jackson Senior Campus
Cyril Jackson Senior Campus Education Support Centre
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Ashfield.
- What is the Ashfield postcode?
- Ashfield is in the 6054 postcode, in WA, in the City of Swan region.
- Where is Ashfield?
- Ashfield is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6054. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Swan region.
- What is the average rent in Ashfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Ashfield?
- There are 20 schools serving Ashfield on this page, including Ashfield Primary School, Cyril Jackson Senior Campus, Cyril Jackson Senior Campus Education Support Centre.
- How walkable is Ashfield?
- Ashfield has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ashfield?
- Ashfield is close to Bassendean, Bassendean Dc, Bayswater, Ascot, Redcliffe.
- What is the population of Ashfield?
- The population of Ashfield is approximately 1,395 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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