Question 1

Is Ashbury a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Ashbury is a small, predominantly residential pocket in Sydney’s inner west with a village atmosphere. Its quiet, tree-lined streets are lined with interwar bungalows and Art Deco cottages, many with established front gardens and wide verandahs. The suburb is home to 3,353 people with a median age of 44, and the community is dominated by couple families with children; homes are largely owner-occupied (87.5%).

Day-to-day life centres on local parks and sporting ovals, nearby shopping strips and cafes, and easy use of surrounding train stations and main roads for commutes. Ashbury Public School has received upgraded flexible teaching spaces, and W H Wagener Oval has had field and lighting improvements alongside drainage work; Peace Park and Lees Park are kept on the council’s asset program. That combination of parks, a local school and close shops tends to suit people after a calm, established suburban setting, particularly families and owner-occupiers, though whether it fits you depends on what you want in a neighbourhood.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Ashbury?

Accepted Answer

Renting a house in Ashbury runs to $1,195 a week. Against a typical local household income of $2,571 a week at the last Census, that rent would take about 46.5% of income, which is a large share. For people looking to rent, that rent share is the clearest measure here; whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Ashbury a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House rents in Ashbury jumped 32.8% over the past 12 months, while house values rose 10.9% in the same period. The figures show rental income has outpaced capital growth this year, so the rent a house earns has been the stronger performer.

What that means for you depends on your goals: if rental income is your priority the recent rent movement is the most relevant number, while if capital growth is your focus the change in house values is the metric to consider.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	10.9%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	2	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$1195	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	32.8%	N/A

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