Ashfield - North, NSW 2934
Inner-Sydney convenience with a character all its own.
- City fringe
- $420/wk Median
- 54.3% Renters
Ashfield - North Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 11.5k
- Median age
- 35
- Median weekly rent
- $420
- To the CBD
- 7.7km
- Walkability
- 8.6
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
Ashfield - North Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Renters land in Ashfield - North for the balance it strikes — close enough to Sydney's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 54.3% of the suburb's 11,456 residents rent.
Around Ashfield - North
Ashfield - North Reserve
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Ashfield - North Plaza
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Ashfield - North
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Ashfield - North
Real questions renters ask before moving to Ashfield - North.
Is Ashfield - North walkable?
Ashfield - North carries a walkability score of 8.6/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
How far is Ashfield - North from the Sydney CBD?
Ashfield - North is approximately 8km from the Sydney CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 18-33 minutes.
Is Ashfield - North a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Ashfield - North has a 54.3% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How much does it cost to rent in Ashfield - North?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Ashfield - North is $420. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $420 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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