Ashfield, WA: suburb profile

The population of Ashfield WA is 1,395 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ashfield is $817 per week ($42,484 per year). Median rent in Ashfield is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Ashfield has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Ashfield has a population density of 1,882 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ashfield is England. The most common religion is No religion (47.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ashfield is $1,881.

Population
1,395
Census 2021
Median income
$817/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$300/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Ashfield vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Ashfield is $817 a week, in line with the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 333rd of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $300 a week, $20 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 18.0% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 38, 3 years younger than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureAshfieldTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$817/wk$806/wk +1%$766/wk
Household income$1,666/wk$1,722/wk −3%$1,637/wk
Rent$300/wk$320/wk −6%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,881/mo$1,759/mo +7%$1,733/mo
Median age3841 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.0%18.6% −0.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Ashfield, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Ashfield Population

1,395 residents at the 2021 Census.

Ashfield Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$817/wk
$42,484 per year
Ranked 3,303 of 14,663
Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
Ranked 4,529 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$1,881/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Ashfield Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,666/wk
Median rent $300/wk
Rent to income 18.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Ashfield against your income

About $7,219 a month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,366/wk
Rent share 18.0%

Ashfield Schools

18
schools nearby
13
government
1027
avg ICSEA score
5,609
total students
St Columba's School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 414 students
1125
ICSEA
St Michael's School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 208 students
1109
ICSEA
Bayswater Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 460 students
1102
ICSEA
Bassendean Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 380 students
1096
ICSEA
Casa Mia Montessori Community School Independent
Primary · PP-6 · 53 students
1094
ICSEA
St Maria Goretti's Catholic School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 367 students
1057
ICSEA
Weld Square Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 158 students
1053
ICSEA
Anzac Terrace Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 364 students
1025
ICSEA
Eden Hill Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 414 students
1019
ICSEA
Belmont Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 73 students
1011
ICSEA
Durham Road School Government
Combined · K-12 · 242 students
992
ICSEA
Redcliffe Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 301 students
988
ICSEA
Hampton Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,092 students
983
ICSEA
Cyril Jackson Senior Campus Education Support Centre Government
Secondary · 10-12 · 48 students
973
ICSEA
Cyril Jackson Senior Campus Government
Secondary · 11-12 · 671 students
962
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 18 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Ashfield, with a map

Ashfield Map

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Ashfield, Western Australia: 31.9178°S, 115.9377°E

Ashfield Schools (18)

People in Ashfield

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (705) Female 49.3% (685)

Population Density

1,882
people per km²
1,395 people · 0.7 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,324
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.4%
New Zealand
2.7%
India
1.4%
Philippines
1.2%
Malaysia
1.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.9%
Germany
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
1.4%
Serbian
1.0%
Italian
0.8%
Arabic
0.6%
French
0.6%
Nepali
0.6%
Vietnamese
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
37.7%
Australian
32.7%
Scottish
11.0%
Irish
9.5%
Australian Aboriginal
4.7%
Italian
3.8%
Chinese
3.4%
German
3.0%
Dutch
2.9%
Indian
2.3%
Filipino
1.4%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
47.5%
Catholic
17.4%
Not stated
9.5%
Anglican
9.2%
Christian (other)
2.9%
Buddhism
2.2%
Hinduism
1.6%
Eastern Orthodox
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
37.2% 433
Separated
3.2% 37
Divorced
9.7% 113
Widowed
4.8% 56
Never married
45.1% 525

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
40.3%
Couple: no children
26.6%
Couple: no children under 15
15.1%
One parent: no children under 15
9.3%
One parent: children under 15
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
30.3%
2 persons
33.4%
3 persons
15.9%
4 persons
14.2%
5 persons
3.1%
6+ persons
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Ashfield

Housing Tenure

Of the 550 occupied private dwellings in Ashfield at the 2021 Census, 37.8% were rented, 24.4% owned outright and 35.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.0% 11 dwellings
Owned outright
24.4% 134 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
35.5% 195 dwellings
Rented
37.8% 208 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.5% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
91.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
7.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.4%
2 bedrooms
19.8%
3 bedrooms
44.5%
4 bedrooms
26.7%
5 bedrooms
3.7%
6+ bedrooms
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.1%
$300-$449/mo
2.2%
$450-$599/mo
2.8%
$600-$799/mo
1.7%
$800-$999/mo
7.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
12.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.9%
1 vehicle
38.4%
2 vehicles
38.1%
3 vehicles
9.8%
4+ vehicles
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Ashfield

Employment

Employed full-time
38.1% 394 people
Employed part-time
22.1% 229 people
Unemployed
4.2% 43 people
Not in labour force
35.7% 369 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
35.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.6%
Managers
12.6%
Community & Personal Service
12.4%
Clerical & Administrative
8.7%
Labourers
4.8%
Sales Workers
4.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.5%
$1-$149/wk
1.2%
$150-$299/wk
1.7%
$300-$399/wk
4.1%
$400-$499/wk
8.7%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.2%
$800-$999/wk
5.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.9%
$4,000+/wk
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.2%
$1-$149/wk
2.4%
$150-$299/wk
8.0%
$300-$399/wk
4.6%
$400-$499/wk
4.2%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
8.5%
$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.2%
$3,500+/wk
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
63.4%
Did not go to work
17.3%
Car (passenger)
7.1%
Train
6.3%
Other
2.7%
Bus
2.2%
Bicycle
0.5%
Walked only
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
67.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
34.6%
Certificate III/IV
30.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.4%
Postgraduate Degree
10.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.9%
Certificate I/II
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
20.0%
Management & Commerce
18.7%
Society & Culture
14.7%
Health
13.6%
Education
7.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
6.4%
Creative Arts
5.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.7%
Information Technology
4.2%
Architecture & Building
3.1%
Agriculture & Environment
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
24.5%
Secondary: Government
21.8%
Vocational Education
14.1%
Pre-school
12.7%
Primary: Catholic
11.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.3%
Secondary: Catholic
5.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
85.0%
Has need for assistance
7.2%
Need for assistance not stated
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
161
Asthma
61
Arthritis
48
Heart disease
37
Lung condition
33
Diabetes
32
Cancer
20
Kidney disease
19
Stroke
15
Dementia
8

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.0% 139
Did not provide
87.0% 932

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
17.0% 182
Not a volunteer
83.0% 888

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.6% 6
Previously served
3.6% 39
Never served
95.8% 1,039

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
41.3%
1 child
13.4%
2 children
27.9%
3 children
12.2%
4 children
4.5%
5+ children
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951: 1960
21
1961: 1970
48
1971: 1980
26
1981: 1990
47
1991: 2000
37
2001: 2010
87
2011: 2015
58
2016
4
2017
8
2018
10
2019
5
2020
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

14.8%
moved in the last year
39.8%
moved in the last 5 years
6.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,084
Moved from WA
146
Moved: same area (SA2)
36
Moved from overseas
7
Moved from NSW
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.1%
5: 14 hours
31.1%
15: 29 hours
12.0%
30+ hours
8.5%
Did not do domestic work
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
75.6%
Step family: no other children
17.8%
Blended family: no other children
4.4%
Intact family: other children present
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $756/wk Rent: $220/wk $80/wk less rent
Boddington
Income: $838/wk Rent: $280/wk $20/wk less rent
Waggrakine
Income: $759/wk Rent: $290/wk $10/wk less rent
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Income: $730/wk Rent: $275/wk $25/wk less rent
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Income: $743/wk Rent: $230/wk $70/wk less rent
Glendalough
Income: $848/wk Rent: $280/wk $20/wk less rent
Beachlands
Income: $735/wk Rent: $200/wk $100/wk less rent

Suburbs near Ashfield

The closest suburb to Ashfield is Bassendean (WA), 1.2 km away.

Bassendean (WA)
1.2 km away · income $910/wk · rent $330/wk
Ascot (WA)
1.9 km away · income $1,035/wk · rent $400/wk
Bayswater (WA)
2.1 km away · income $1,015/wk · rent $350/wk
Redcliffe (WA)
2.5 km away · income $807/wk · rent $330/wk
Embleton
3.0 km away · income $812/wk · rent $340/wk
Eden Hill
3.1 km away · income $788/wk · rent $340/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ashfield

What is the population of Ashfield WA?

The population of Ashfield WA is 1,395 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,882 people per km². Ashfield is ranked #3,493 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ashfield?

The median personal income in Ashfield WA is $817 per week, or $42,484 per year. The median household income is $1,666 per week. Family income is $2,324 per week. Ashfield is ranked #3,303 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ashfield?

Median rent in Ashfield WA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Rent represents 18.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. Ashfield ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ashfield?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ashfield WA is $1,881. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ashfield?

The median age in Ashfield WA is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ashfield a good suburb to live in?

Ashfield is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,395. The median income is $817/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50034. All dollar figures in AUD.