Lake Macquarie City Council
Ashtonfield
Ashtonfield at a glance
Median house
$855,000
-2.8% year on year
Median unit
$274,320
Sales data pending
Days on market
38
Average to sell
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
4,589
Median age 39
About
Welcome to Ashtonfield.
Ashtonfield is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$855,000
-2.8% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$440/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
$855,000
-2.8% annual growth
$274,320
Sales data pending
38
Average days to sell
4,589
Median age: 39
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.13%
Based on $855,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20268.34%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-2.8%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202678%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202638 days
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.
5-year trajectory
at -2.8%/yr
2021
$985K
5-year change
-13%
2026
$855K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
4,589
Median age
39
Family households
82%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
121
total offences in 2025
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 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
56
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ashtonfield.
Local schools for Ashtonfield
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ashtonfield Public School
Hunter River Community School
Metford Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Ashtonfield.
- What is the median house price in Ashtonfield?
- The median house price in Ashtonfield, NSW 2323 is $855,000. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is -2.8%.
- What is the Ashtonfield postcode?
- Ashtonfield is in the 2323 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ashtonfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $440.
- 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, Metford Dc, Tenambit, Green Hills, Greenhills.
- What is the population of Ashtonfield?
- Ashtonfield has approximately 4,589 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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