Overall score
Ashbury
55.3/100
Belfield
50.1/100
Ashbury vs Belfield, NSW Suburb Comparison
Ashbury for families and schools; Belfield for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AshburyBelfield
Crime rate
Ashbury
32.5 / 1k
Belfield
29.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashbury
118
Belfield
85
Population
Ashbury
3,353
Belfield
6,555
Metric leadAshbury 5Belfield 71 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Ashbury | Belfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.3/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.5/100 | 53.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.5 / 1k | 29.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 19 | 15 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 57 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 118 | 85 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 6 |
| Green cover | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| Population | 3,353 | 6,555 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Ashbury is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Belfield is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Ashbury sits closer to the city centre, whereas Belfield is in a middle-ring position.
Ashbury tends to lead on schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Belfield stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, investors and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Ashbury, while Belfield remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.