Suburb comparison
Annandale vs Ashfield — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Annandale commands a $220K premium on median property price over Ashfield; Ashfield is $129/wk cheaper per week to rent; Ashfield has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Inner West
Annandale
2038
Inner West
Ashfield
2131
Choose Annandale if...
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- Annandale leads on 5 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Choose Ashfield if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Common questions
- Is Annandale or Ashfield more expensive?
- Annandale has the higher median house price ($2.35M) compared with $2.13M in Ashfield.
- Which is better for renters — Annandale or Ashfield?
- Median weekly rent is $799/wk in Annandale and $670/wk in Ashfield, making Ashfield the more affordable rental market.
- Is Annandale or Ashfield at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Annandale vs Ashfield?
- Annandale has 2 schools in the postcode, and Ashfield has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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