Question 1

Is Ashcroft a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Ashcroft is a compact, predominantly residential suburb in south-west Sydney within the Liverpool area. It is characterised by modest single-storey brick homes on a grid of tree-lined streets and a quiet, practical neighbourhood centred on a small local shopping strip, neighbourhood parks, sports fields and community facilities. Residents have straightforward access to larger retail and rail services in Liverpool and to nearby motorways for commuting.

With a median age of 32, Ashcroft is home to a mix of long-term residents and many young families, with couple families with children the largest group. Homes are more often rented than owner-occupied, with 54.2% rented. There are no significant new public infrastructure projects reported for Ashcroft, though Liverpool City Council’s Local Environmental Plan review and the Liverpool 2040 strategy identify renewal and beautification activity covering the Green Valley area that includes Ashcroft. If you want uncomplicated suburban living with nearby parks and a small shopping strip, Ashcroft presents a steady, community-minded option.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Ashcroft?

Accepted Answer

Renting a house in Ashcroft runs to about $600 a week. Against the suburb's median total household income of $1,089 a week as recorded at the most recent Census, that rent would take roughly 55% of a typical local household's weekly income, which is a large share.

If you are renting rather than buying, that rent share is the figure that matters; whether it feels affordable will depend 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 Ashcroft a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Ashcroft climbed 17.2% over the past year, a strong rise in what a house here is worth. House rents rose 7.1% over the same period, a solid gain in rental income but notably smaller than the increase in values, so capital growth outpaced rental growth on the houses over the year.

If rental income is your priority, the 7.1% rent rise is the figure to focus on; if you’re more interested in capital growth, the 17.2% jump in house values is the key number. Whether that balance fits your goals and circumstances is for you to decide.

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	17.2%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	8	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	23	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$600	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	7.1%	N/A

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