Ashtonfield at a glance
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
4,589
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Ashtonfield.
The postcode for Ashtonfield is 2323 (NSW).
Ashtonfield (2323) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
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.
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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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
4,589
Median age
39
Family households
82%
Lone person
16%
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· 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
4,589
Median age: 39
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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
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Government School Catchment
Ashtonfield Public School
Hunter River Community School
Metford Public School
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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 Ashtonfield postcode?
- Ashtonfield is in the 2323 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Ashtonfield?
- Ashtonfield is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2323, 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, Greenhills, Green Hills.
- 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 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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