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Ashtonfield

NSW 2323 • Rest of NSW

4,589
Population (2021)
$46,332
Median Income
6.83 km²
Area
$440/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyGrowth SuburbSuburbanMid-RangeNew Development

About Ashtonfield

Ashtonfield is a modern residential suburb within the City of Maitland, located in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales approximately 30 kilometres north of Newcastle. With a population of nearly 4,600 and a median age of 39, it is a growing neighbourhood of contemporary housing estates and family-friendly streetscapes spread across around seven square kilometres of mostly flat terrain. The median household income of approximately ,100 per week sits comfortably above the state average, reflecting the suburb's appeal to working families and dual-income households.

Ashtonfield sits close to the East Maitland commercial hub, with easy access to Stockland Green Hills — one of the Hunter region's largest shopping centres — as well as local schools, parks, and recreational facilities. The suburb is well connected by road to the New England Highway and Hunter Expressway, making it convenient for commuters travelling to Newcastle, Cessnock, or the Upper Hunter. Its newer housing stock, strong community infrastructure, and competitive land prices continue to draw young families looking for space and value in the Hunter region.

Ashtonfield falls under postcode 2323 and is governed by Maitland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Maitland electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2323
Urban Area
Maitland
LGA / Council
Maitland
Federal Electorate
Paterson
State Electorate
Maitland
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.78°, 151.60°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
6.83 km²
Elevation
26m

🛒 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 Ashtonfield by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Ashtonfield Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$440
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1%

7 state housing + 9 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,645
Census 2021
4,589
▼ 1.2% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,936
Income 2021
$46,332
▲ 16.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,911
Born Overseas 571

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 91
  • 2. New Zealand 62
  • 3. India 53
  • 4. China 43
  • 5. Philippines 38
  • 6. South Africa 37
  • 7. Pakistan 19
  • 8. Scotland 18
  • 9. Iraq 12
  • 10. Hong Kong 11

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,007
English 1,958
Irish 525
Scottish 486
Australian Aboriginal 211
German 183
Chinese 99
Indian 82
Italian 82
Filipino 54

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,271
Both parents born in Australia
722
Both parents born overseas
465
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
54.8%
No Religion
36.5%
Islam
1.9%
Hinduism
1.6%
Buddhism
0.7%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
225 (4.9%)
5-14 years
728 (15.9%)
15-19 years
363 (7.9%)
20-24 years
255 (5.6%)
25-34 years
491 (10.7%)
35-44 years
598 (13.0%)
45-54 years
661 (14.4%)
55-64 years
586 (12.8%)
65-74 years
426 (9.3%)
75-84 years
194 (4.2%)
85+ years
56 (1.2%)

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