Ashtonfield, NSW 2323
Lake Macquarie City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2323
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Median house price
$855,000
-3.4% over the past year.
Median of 94 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Ashtonfield at a glance
- Median unit
- $274,320
- Weekly rent
- $640
- Houses · units $480
- Population
- 4,589
- Median age 39
Prices: Median of 94 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2323), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Ashtonfield
Houses change hands at $855,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (94 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $274,320, roughly 68% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-3.4%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -3.4%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $171,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Ashtonfield on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2323)
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What to know about Ashtonfield
Ashtonfield (2323) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW. The median house here is $855,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -3.4% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Ashtonfield has roughly 4,589 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
What it’s like to live here
Ashtonfield scores 56/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 853 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 6 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 56/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Somewhat walkable. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Ashtonfield's population at 4,589, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 82%
- Lone person
- 16%
- Owner occupied
- 78%
- Renter occupied
- 22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.89% (median rent $640/wk against a $855,000 price tag). Units yield 9.10% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (22%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 3.89%
- On the $855,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 9.10%
- On the $274,320 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- -3.4%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
68 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 853 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 30.0°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.3°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Ashtonfield
- What is the median house price in Ashtonfield?
- The median house price in Ashtonfield, NSW 2323 is $855,000 (median of 94 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is -3.4%.
- How much is my house worth in Ashtonfield?
- A useful starting point is the Ashtonfield median house price of $855,000 (units $274,320). 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 Ashtonfield a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Ashtonfield is 3.9%: the median weekly house rent is $640 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2323), June 2026) against the median house price of $855,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 3.4% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Ashtonfield 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 Ashtonfield postcode?
- Ashtonfield is in the 2323 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Ashtonfield?
- Ashtonfield is a suburb in the Lake Macquarie City Council area, NSW 2323.
- What is the average rent in Ashtonfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $640, for units it's $480.
- What schools are in Ashtonfield?
- There are 20 schools serving Ashtonfield on this page, including Hunter Valley Grammar School, Ashtonfield Public School, Arise Christian College.
- How walkable is Ashtonfield?
- Ashtonfield has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ashtonfield?
- Ashtonfield is close to Metford, Tenambit, Greenhills, Green Hills, East Maitland.
- What is the population of Ashtonfield?
- The population of Ashtonfield is approximately 4,589 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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