Overall score
Ashfield
64.0/100
Leichhardt
61.4/100
Ashfield vs Leichhardt, NSW Suburb Comparison
Ashfield for retirees and families; Leichhardt for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AshfieldLeichhardt
Crime rate
Ashfield
51.8 / 1k
Leichhardt
51.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashfield
779
Leichhardt
336
Population
Ashfield
23,012
Leichhardt
15,158
Metric leadAshfield 8Leichhardt 23 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAshfield
- Best for familiesAshfield
- Best for best schoolsLeichhardt
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 | Leichhardt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.0/100 | 61.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.4/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.8 / 1k | 51.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 18 | 25 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 189 | 98 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 779 | 336 |
| Planning activity | 53 | 79 |
| Green cover | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| Population | 23,012 | 15,158 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ashfield is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Leichhardt is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Ashfield pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Leichhardt is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and overall desirability.
On balance, investors and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Leichhardt, while Ashfield 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.