NSW · Maitland Council
Ashtonfield, NSW, 2323
Desirability index
#212 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Ashtonfield is a smaller suburban community in the Maitland area, home to around 4,589 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,845 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with rising year-on-year trends (+14%), roughly 620.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $590 (flats $470, houses $630), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 4,589
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $2,148
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 52 of 1,616
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Employment rate
- 65.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 121 / 91 / 3
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $470
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $630
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $590
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 185
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 2,845
- Against the person
- 725
- Against property
- 1,360
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 620
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 6 residents
- State safety percentile
- 26.9th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +13.5%
Most common offence types
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment254
- Malicious Damage To Property260
- Steal From Motor Vehicle212
- Steal From Retail Store289
- Transport Regulatory Offences250
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,071
- Ashtonfield Public SchoolPrimary
- Hunter Valley Grammar SchoolCombined
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
69 public transport stops in this suburb
- Chisholm Rd Before Galway Bay Dr
- Hunter Valley Grammar School, South Seas Dr
- Norfolk St Opp Ashtonfield Public School
- Norfolk St Opp Ashtonfield Public School
- South Seas Dr Near Galway Bay Dr
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Check signage. Exercise caution. Maitland City Council is constructing a new footpath.South Seas Drive, Norfolk Street16 Jun 2026 – 07 Aug 2026
- Check signage. Exercise caution. Maitland City Council is constructing a new footpath.Adele Crescent, South Seas Drive16 Jun 2026 – 07 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
108 planning-related records
2026· 10 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool6 AUSTRAL CLOSE ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support61 TIPPERARY DRIVE ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23A MOLUCCA CLOSE ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
- Demolition22 ADELE CRESCENT ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Landscaping structures17 KILKENNY CIRCUIT ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
- Demolition; Swimming pool3 TYRONE CLOSE ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
March 2026
- Demolition; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support5 HAYMAN CLOSE ASHTONFIELD 2323Withdrawn
February 2026
- Demolition; Agriculture50 FOUR MILE CREEK ROAD ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support4 SOUTH SEAS DRIVE ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation4A ANTRIM CLOSE ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
2025· 17 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support14 KILSHANNY AVENUE ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
- Demolition; Horticulture3 ANTRIM CLOSE ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1 SAMOA CLOSE ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses6 BALI CLOSE ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support9 BALI CLOSE ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
August 2025
- Demolition4 DERRY CLOSE ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure121 SOUTH SEAS DRIVE ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool4 MIDWAY CLOSE ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
June 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 PALM CLOSE ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool33 MAGNETIC DRIVE ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure6 ANTRIM CLOSE ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
April 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool12 BALI CLOSE ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
- Demolition3 PALM CLOSE ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure31 LEINSTER CIRCUIT ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support5 ANTRIM CLOSE ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development69 NORFOLK STREET ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool12 BALI CLOSE ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
2024· 13 proposals
December 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support3 LIMERICK CLOSE ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure2 MIDWAY CLOSE ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 KILDARE CLOSE ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
September 2024
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 ERIN CLOSE ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
August 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Health services facility175 CHISHOLM ROAD ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
July 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support4 PALM CLOSE ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
June 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Health services facility175 CHISHOLM ROAD ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
May 2024
- Demolition2 MIDWAY CLOSE ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport62 SOUTH SEAS DRIVE ASHTONFIELD 2323Withdrawn
April 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Health services facility173 Chisholm Road ASHTONFIELD NSW 2323Determined
March 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support14 KILSHANNY AVENUE ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
February 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah74 BALLYDOYLE DRIVE ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure17 PITCAIRN STREET ASHTONFIELD 2323Determined
2023· 18 proposals
18 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 16 proposals
16 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 33 proposals
33 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 1 proposal
1 proposal lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
36 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Airlie St After Palm ClBus stop
- Airlie St After Raratonga ClBus stop
- Airlie St After South Seas DrBus stop
- Ashtonfield Public School, Norfolk StBus stop
- Ballydoyle Dr At South Seas DrBus stop
- Chisholm Rd before Galway Bay DrBus stop
- Chisholm Rd before Kilkenny CctBus stop
- Chisholm Rd before South Seas DrBus stop
- Galway Bay Dr After Chisholm RdBus stop
- Galway Bay Dr Before Chisholm RdBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Ashton ParkPark
- Ashtonfield ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- On site
- Green Hills Specialist Medical CentreChisholm Roaddoctor
- Maitland Private Hospitalhospital
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 76.8/100
- Cohort rank
- #212 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Chisholm Rd Before Galway Bay Drtransport
- Hunter Valley Grammar School, South Seas Drtransport
- Norfolk St Opp Ashtonfield Public Schooltransport
- Norfolk St Opp Ashtonfield Public Schooltransport
- South Seas Dr Near Galway Bay Drtransport
- Green Hills Specialist Medical CentrehealthChisholm Roaddoctor
- Maitland Private Hospitalhealthhospital
- Ashton Parkgovernmentpark
- Ashtonfield Parkgovernmentpark
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandahplanning74 BALLYDOYLE DRIVE ASHTONFIELD 2323Lodged 26 Feb 2024 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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