Ashfield Suburb Profile

Ashfield is a compact, affordable suburb on the Swan River floodplain, 10km northeast of Perth CBD. It earns quiet respect for its Midland line train station and proximity to the airport, Bassendean, and ECU, practical credentials that attract commuters and students. The Ashfield Flats nature reserve is a genuine highlight. Safety and station amenity are recurring concerns, but a slow uplift in local cafes and amenities has locals calling it Perth's most underrated suburb.

The typical house sells for around $814k and rent of $700/week, placing it 20% below the Perth metro median. Getting to the CBD takes a 19-minute drive or 35 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (63%). With a safety score of 23/100, crime rates run 29 points above the metro average of 52. The area's 1 school hold a combined rating of 32/100, around average. The median age is 38, with households earning $1,666/week.