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Ashfield 2131 suburb insights

Located in the Inner West council area, Ashfield (2131) is one of greater Sydney's residential suburbs covered by Stickybeak's property analysis tool. The 16 data cards on this page address four questions every buyer should ask: whether you can afford the suburb (median prices, rental yield, first home buyer schemes), what life would be like there (schools, childcare, walkability, commute to the CBD), whether there are any dealbreakers (flood risk, bushfire zones, air quality, traffic), and how Ashfield is likely to change over time (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics). Data is drawn from NSW Planning, Transport for NSW, the ABS, and other authoritative government sources. Use the sticky navigation bar at the top to move directly between sections.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford Ashfield?

Can I afford Ashfield?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Ashfield? Based on the suburb median of $835,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$4,122/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
50.4%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$668,000 loan
20% deposit ($167,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 50% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Ashfield50.4%
Sydney median income45.9%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Ashfield?

Rental market in Ashfield

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 188 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$670per week
Sep 2025 · 188 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $520 per week (129 bonds)Mar 23: $550 per week (128 bonds)Jun 23: $600 per week (167 bonds)Sep 23: $600 per week (156 bonds)Dec 23: $610 per week (157 bonds)Mar 24: $650 per week (170 bonds)Jun 24: $650 per week (177 bonds)Sep 24: $648 per week (198 bonds)Dec 24: $630 per week (170 bonds)Mar 25: $660 per week (187 bonds)Jun 25: $675 per week (165 bonds)Sep 25: $670 per week (188 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Summer Hill2130
$700▲$30
1.0 km away
Croydon2132
$690▲$20
1.4 km away
Haberfield2045
$1,100▲$430
1.5 km away
Dulwich Hill2203
$723▲$53
2.0 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Ashfield Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Ashfield

40
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:19 AEST
Earlwood station · 3.1 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 30 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
7.5µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
19.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.9pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Earlwood station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
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Change

How might Ashfield change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2131

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2131. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Ashfield change?

Investor activity in Ashfield

2131 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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1
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Compare Ashfield with another suburb

Also in Inner West

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Inner West postcodes, or explore the full Inner West suburb index.

Annandale 2038Balmain 2041Croydon 2132Dulwich Hill 2203

Other Inner West suburbs

Annandale 2038Balmain 2041Dulwich Hill 2203Glebe 2037Leichhardt 2040Marrickville 2204Newtown 2042Rozelle 2039

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2131?
Ashfield is the primary suburb with postcode 2131 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Ashfield is the main locality.
Which local government area is Ashfield in?
Ashfield (2131) is located in the Inner West local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Ashfield?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Ashfield (2131) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Ashfield flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Ashfield. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Ashfield?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Ashfield (2131), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Ashfield (2131) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Ashfield (2131). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Ashfield changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Ashfield (2131) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Ashfield in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Ashfield 2131: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Inner West suburb index to compare nearby options.