Ashcroft

NSW 2168 • Greater Sydney

3,634
Population (2021)
$23,816
Median Income
1.15 km²
Area
$295/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyAffordableWestern SydneyMulticultural

About Ashcroft

Ashcroft is a western Sydney suburb located 35 kilometres south-west of the Sydney CBD within the City of Liverpool local government area. Established in 1972 as part of the Housing Commission's Green Valley development, the suburb was named after the pioneering Ashcroft family who were active in the Homebush Bay meatworks industry. With a population of approximately 3,634 residents, Ashcroft is a predominantly residential suburb characterised by affordable housing and a diverse multicultural community.

Ashcroft offers residents convenient access to Liverpool's retail and commercial precinct, including Westfield Liverpool, which is just a short drive away. The suburb is well served by local parks and green spaces, and nearby Liverpool CBD provides healthcare, entertainment, and secondary schooling. Public transport connections to Liverpool make the suburb attractive to families and young households seeking affordable owner-occupier or rental housing in Sydney's south-west growth corridor.

Ashcroft falls under postcode 2168 and is governed by Liverpool Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Liverpool electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2168
Urban Area
Liverpool - East
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.92°, 150.90°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
1.15 km²
Elevation
17m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Cartwright Station
1.2 km
~15 min
Liverpool Station
2.5 km
~30 min

Bus Services

  • 803, 804, 806 — Liverpool CBD / Heckenberg / Lurnea ~10–20 min to Liverpool

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
35 km
By Train
~55 min via Cartwright to Central
By Bus
~1 hr 20 min via Liverpool interchange
By Car (Peak)
~55 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
~35 min

🛣️ Cartwright is the closest station. Liverpool provides additional rail and bus interchange options.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Local parks and bus stops within walking distance. Liverpool's amenities are easily accessible by bus or a short drive.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Ashcroft by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Ashcroft Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Ashcroft" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$295
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
3.1 people
Median Age
32 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
28.9%

276 state housing + 28 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,585
Census 2021
3,634
1.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$21,060
Income 2021
$23,816
13.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,853
Born Overseas 1,403

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 300
  • 2. Lebanon 178
  • 3. Iraq 174
  • 4. Samoa 89
  • 5. New Zealand 83
  • 6. Fiji 73
  • 7. Cambodia 42
  • 8. Philippines 32
  • 9. India 28
  • 10. China 17

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 691
English 546
Lebanese 401
Vietnamese 375
Samoan 157
Chinese 133
Australian Aboriginal 131
Indian 85
Irish 83
Scottish 81

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

670
Both parents born in Australia
2,156
Both parents born overseas
389
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
35.7%
Islam
23.9%
No Religion
15.5%
Buddhism
7.8%
Hinduism
1.7%
Sikhism
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
277 (7.6%)
5-14 years
628 (17.3%)
15-19 years
278 (7.6%)
20-24 years
254 (7.0%)
25-34 years
467 (12.9%)
35-44 years
477 (13.1%)
45-54 years
412 (11.3%)
55-64 years
420 (11.6%)
65-74 years
238 (6.5%)
75-84 years
132 (3.6%)
85+ years
53 (1.5%)

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