Ashfield vs Dulwich Hill, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Ashfield | Dulwich Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.7/100 | 65.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 11.9/100 | 11.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.0 / 1k | 37.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 189 | 72 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 654 | 217 |
| Planning activity | 40 | 32 |
| Population | 23,012 | 14,046 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesDulwich Hill
- Best for familiesDulwich Hill
- Best for investmentDulwich Hill
- Best for best schoolsDulwich Hill
Comparison summary
Ashfield (NSW) and Dulwich Hill offer different strengths across official suburb data. Ashfield (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Ashfield (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Ashfield (NSW); Crime rate favours Dulwich Hill. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Dulwich Hill, Families → Dulwich Hill, Investment → Dulwich Hill, Best schools → Dulwich Hill.