Ashtonfield vs East Maitland, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Ashtonfield | East Maitland |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.8/100 | 64.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 75.3/100 | 75.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 109.2 / 1k | 109.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 69 | 275 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 64 | 447 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 59 |
| Population | 4,589 | 11,860 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesAshtonfield
- Best for best valueEast Maitland
- Best for best schoolsEast Maitland
Comparison summary
Ashtonfield and East Maitland offer different strengths across official suburb data. East Maitland leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours East Maitland; Schools & preschools favours East Maitland; Parks & reserves favours East Maitland. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Ashtonfield, Best value → East Maitland, Best schools → East Maitland.