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Ashfield

NSW 2131 • Greater Sydney

23,012
Population (2021)
$46,280
Median Income
3.41 km²
Area
$440/wk
Median Rent
ChinatownHeritage AreaFoodie HavenInner West

About Ashfield

Ashfield is a diverse inner-west suburb where over 23,000 residents enjoy heritage streetscapes and one of Sydney's most authentic Chinatowns. The train station provides direct CBD access in under 20 minutes, making it excellent for commuters. Victorian and Federation architecture lines the residential streets, while the commercial strip pulses with Asian energy.

The dining on Liverpool Road is legendary—Shanghai dumplings, Cantonese roasts, bubble tea shops, and late-night eating that rivals the CBD. Ashfield Mall provides everyday necessities, while Ashfield Park offers green respite. The suburb attracts Chinese-Australian families, young professionals seeking affordability with character, and anyone who appreciates authentic Asian food. It's the inner west's most delicious secret.

Ashfield falls under postcode 2131 and is governed by Inner West Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Summer Hill electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2131
Urban Area
Ashfield
LGA / Council
Inner West
Federal Electorate
Grayndler
State Electorate
Summer Hill
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.89°, 151.13°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
3.41 km²
Elevation
38m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Ashfield Mall Shopping Centre Norton Street Ashfield 2131 NSW
  • Woolworths
    260A Liverpool Road Ashfield 2131 NSW
  • ALDI
    260 A Liverpool Road, Ashfield NSW 2131

🎓 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 Ashfield by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Ashfield Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$440
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,210
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2.5%

104 state housing + 125 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
23,841
Census 2021
23,012
▼ 3.5% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,412
Income 2021
$46,280
▲ 30.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 10,453
Born Overseas 11,698

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 2,814
  • 2. Nepal 1,547
  • 3. India 742
  • 4. Philippines 670
  • 5. England 491
  • 6. Italy 375
  • 7. Thailand 374
  • 8. New Zealand 359
  • 9. Vietnam 344
  • 10. Hong Kong 307

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 5,079
English 4,269
Australian 3,421
Irish 1,922
Scottish 1,299
Italian 1,288
Filipino 878
Indian 875
Greek 628
German 476

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,019
Both parents born in Australia
14,534
Both parents born overseas
2,327
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
40.4%
Christianity
34.7%
Hinduism
9.5%
Buddhism
6.5%
Islam
2.1%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
981 (4.3%)
5-14 years
1,715 (7.5%)
15-19 years
753 (3.3%)
20-24 years
1,956 (8.5%)
25-34 years
5,272 (22.9%)
35-44 years
3,531 (15.3%)
45-54 years
2,561 (11.1%)
55-64 years
2,378 (10.3%)
65-74 years
1,816 (7.9%)
75-84 years
1,237 (5.4%)
85+ years
816 (3.5%)

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