Moving to Ashfield WA 6054
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 $300 a week, against a median household income of $1,666 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Ashfield grew 11% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,256 → 1,395 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, India; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Serbian, Italian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Ashfield sits around the national average (decile 5 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (80% of workers), while 10% work from home.
Nearest train station: Ashfield, 550 m north.
Nearest metro station: Airport Central, 4.6 km south-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Long Term Parking B Bus Transfer, 2.3 km south-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Mandoon Jetty, 7.6 km north-east.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 3.7 km south-east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 8 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 34 schools · 32 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 49 parks — see them all on the Ashfield profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Ashfield Primary School 400 m · Cyril Jackson Senior Campus 700 m · Durham Road School 1.8 km · Bassendean Primary School 1.8 km · Saint Michael's School 1.9 km · Redcliffe Primary School 2 km · Casa Mia Montessori School 2.1 km · Anzac Terrace Primary School 2.3 km
Groceries: IGA 400 m · Indian Grocer 1.9 km · Coles 2.2 km · IGA Local Grocer Bayswater 2.3 km
Parks and reserves: Gary Blanch Park 250 m · Ashfield Reserve 500 m · Ashfield Flats 750 m · Cyril Jackson Reserve 750 m · Garvey Park 1.1 km · Freiberg Reserve 1.1 km · Sandy Beach Reserve 1.2 km · Pinzone Park 1.2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Ashfield, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Australian White Ibis · Willie Wagtail · Eurasian Coot · Australasian Darter · Australian Raven.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Ashfield, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield here | 1,395 | — | 5/10 | 7% |
| Bassendean | 10,837 | — | 7/10 | 10% |
| Ascot | 3,095 | — | 9/10 | 16% |
| Bayswater | 15,288 | — | 9/10 | 7% |
| Redcliffe | 5,030 | — | 4/10 | 6% |
| Eden Hill | 3,703 | — | 4/10 | 11% |
| Embleton | 3,600 | — | 6/10 | 4% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Bassendean — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Perth — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6054 — 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 $300 a week.
The population grew 11% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,256 people to 1,395. It sits about 8 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Ashfield station is roughly 0.6 km away. Local government is Bassendean council, and the federal seat is Perth.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Ashfield vs Ascot · Ashfield vs Eden Hill.
Nearby guides: Bassendean · Ascot · Bayswater · Redcliffe · Eden Hill · Embleton.
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