Question 1

Is Ashfield a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Ashfield is a small, predominantly residential riverside suburb on the Swan River. Tree-lined streets mix weatherboard cottages and post-war brick homes with newer infill, and residents have riverfront reserves, walking and cycle paths and several neighbourhood parks. Local shops and community services are available in nearby village centres, and straightforward road connections plus Ashfield Station on the Midland line make getting around practical; the station is listed as assisted-access and needs upgrading to meet accessibility standards. The suburb is served by Ashfield Primary School.

Ashfield is a suburb of families: couple families with children are the largest group at 40.3%, and together with couple families without children make up about three in four families. Median age is 38 and most homes are owner-occupied (61.3%) while 38.7% are rented. The local centre is the focus of precinct-level planning, so the area is subject to ongoing planning activity. Whether that mix suits you depends on what you want from a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Ashfield?

Accepted Answer

A house rent of $700 a week in Ashfield (6054) would take about 42% of a typical local household's weekly income of $1,666 as recorded at the most recent Census. That is a large share of income, so for renters this is the main number to watch; 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 Ashfield a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Ashfield climbed 36.7% over the past 12 months, a strong rise in what houses are worth. House rents rose 7.7% over the same period, a solid increase in the rental income a house would generate. For someone weighing Ashfield up as an investment, the figures show capital growth outpaced rent growth this year, so the price side was the stronger performer; whether that balance fits your plans depends on your objectives and circumstances.

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	36.7%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	3	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	11	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$700	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	7.7%	N/A

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