Overall score
Ashfield
64.0/100
Burwood
46.4/100
Ashfield vs Burwood, NSW Suburb Comparison
Ashfield for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AshfieldBurwood
Crime rate
Ashfield
51.8 / 1k
Burwood
99.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashfield
779
Burwood
432
Population
Ashfield
23,012
Burwood
18,224
Metric leadAshfield 9Burwood 13 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 | Ashfield | Burwood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.0/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.4/100 | 41.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.8 / 1k | 99.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 18 | 19 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 189 | 107 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 779 | 432 |
| Planning activity | 53 | 53 |
| Green cover | 6.2% | 3.5% |
| Population | 23,012 | 18,224 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Ashfield is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Burwood is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Ashfield pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, whereas Burwood is the better pick for schools and education options.
Choose Ashfield if you are weighing retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Burwood for investors.
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.