Moving to Ashfield QLD 4670
What the official numbers say about living in Ashfield — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $393 a week, against a median household income of $2,315 a week.
About 84% of homes are owner-occupied and 16% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Ashfield grew 158% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (446 → 1,152 people).
Around 89% of households are families, averaging 3.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: South Korea, Taiwan, England; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Korean, Malayalam.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Ashfield scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (89% of workers), while 7% work from home.
Nearest train station: Bundaberg, 4.7 km west.
Nearest railway halt: Australian Sugar Cane Railway, 6.1 km north-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Bundaberg Coach Station, 3.9 km west.
Nearest airport: Bundaberg Airport, 7.7 km south-west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 296 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 14 schools · 5 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 24 parks — see them all on the Ashfield profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Kepnock State High School 1.4 km · Bundaberg Christian College 1.6 km · Woongarra State School 1.7 km · St Luke's Anglican School 2.3 km · Bundaberg East State School 2.3 km · St John's Lutheran Primary School 3 km · Bundaberg South State School 3.1 km · St Mary's Catholic Primary School 3.2 km
Groceries: Aldi 750 m · Woolworths 1.1 km · Kepnock Corner Store 1.9 km · Moloney's 5 Star 1.9 km
Parks and reserves: Clive Crescent Park 750 m · Stehbens Park 1.3 km · Laurisen Park 1.6 km · C J Nielsen Park 1.7 km · Nita Cunningham Park 1.7 km · Archer Court Park 1.8 km · Leivesley Street Park 1.8 km · Petersen Park 2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Ashfield, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Pacific Black Duck · Willie Wagtail · Australasian Darter · Rainbow Lorikeet · Scaly-breasted Lorikeet.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Ashfield, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield here | 1,152 | — | 7/10 | 5% |
| Kepnock | 4,501 | — | 1/10 | 10% |
| Bundaberg East | 2,839 | — | 1/10 | 11% |
| Kalkie | 2,968 | — | 4/10 | 4% |
| Avenell Heights | 5,028 | — | 1/10 | 4% |
| Bundaberg South | 3,494 | — | 1/10 | 10% |
| Walkervale | 2,981 | — | 1/10 | 5% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Bundaberg — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Hinkler — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4670 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Ashfield profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $393 a week, and about 16% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 158% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 446 people to 1,152. It sits about 296 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Bundaberg station is roughly 4.7 km away. Local government is Bundaberg council, and the federal seat is Hinkler.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Ashfield vs Kalkie · Ashfield vs Walkervale.
Nearby guides: Kepnock · Bundaberg East · Kalkie · Avenell Heights · Bundaberg South · Walkervale.
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