Ashtonfield vs Beresfield.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $855,000 and $716,000.
Beresfield (median $716,000) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Ashtonfield ($855,000). Over the past year, Beresfield (+14.1%) ran 17.5 percentage points ahead of Ashtonfield (-3.4%) on house-price growth.
Ashtonfield scores higher on walkability (56/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ashtonfield (1001) sits above Beresfield (964). Ashtonfield skews owner-occupied (78%), Beresfield runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
For buyers
Beresfield is the lower entry point at $716,000 median, 19% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Beresfield carries both higher gross yield (4.94% vs 3.89%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Ashtonfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 964). Ashtonfield also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Ashtonfield or Beresfield cheaper to buy in?
Beresfield has the lower median house price at $716,000, roughly 19% below Ashtonfield ($855,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Ashtonfield or Beresfield?
Over the past 12 months, Beresfield grew +14.1% vs -3.4% in Ashtonfield, a gap of 17.5 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Ashtonfield or Beresfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ashtonfield scores 1001 vs 964 in Beresfield. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Ashtonfield or Beresfield?
Ashtonfield scores 56/100 on walkability vs 14/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Ashtonfield or Beresfield?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.94% in Beresfield vs 3.89% in Ashtonfield. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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