Overall score
Ashfield
64.0/100
Lewisham
57.7/100
Ashfield vs Lewisham, NSW Suburb Comparison
Ashfield for retirees; Lewisham for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AshfieldLewisham
Crime rate
Ashfield
51.8 / 1k
Lewisham
54.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashfield
779
Lewisham
118
Population
Ashfield
23,012
Lewisham
4,060
Metric leadAshfield 7Lewisham 41 tiedacross 12 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 | Lewisham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.0/100 | 57.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.4/100 | 55.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.8 / 1k | 54.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 18 | 31 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | — |
| Public transport stops | 189 | 38 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 779 | 118 |
| Planning activity | 53 | 24 |
| Green cover | 6.2% | 4.3% |
| Population | 23,012 | 4,060 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Ashfield reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Lewisham is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Ashfield pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Lewisham is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook.
Value-focused buyers may find Ashfield the better fit, while retirees, families, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Lewisham.
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.