Is Ashfield a rich suburb?
Andrew Mclaughlin
Updated on February 26, 2026
Its urban density is relatively high for Australia, with the majority of the area’s dwellings being a mixture of mainly post-war low-rise flats (apartment blocks) and Federation-era detached houses. Amongst these are a number of grand Victorian buildings that offer a hint of Ashfield’s rich cultural heritage.
Is Ashfield a good suburb?
Summary: Ashfield is a well-balanced suburb in the Inner West which boasts good public transport connectivity, school access and overall amenities, as well as a range of housing options.
Why is it called Ashfield?
The ancestry of the name Ashfield dates from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. It comes from when the family lived in Ashfield, which means the open field with ash trees. It is a place-name appearing in Lancashire, and is were the family originated, though they became centered in Suffolk.
What Aboriginal land is Ashfield?
Wangal
The traditional Aboriginal groups of inner Sydney Ashfield, Leichhardt and Marrickville region are the Gadigal and Wangal peoples of the Eora nation.
Is Drummoyne a wealthy suburb?
Drummoyne’s population is wealthier than the Australian average, with a median weekly household income of $2,353, compared with $1,438 in Australia. 65.3% of the suburbs occupied private dwellings were family households, 27.9% were lone person households and 6.8% were group households.
Is Lavender Bay Expensive?
Rated as one of Sydney’s “Most Liveable Suburbs”, Lavender Bay is an affluent, residential suburb sloping down to the waterfront with stunning views of Sydney proper. Its desirability makes the home prices pretty stunning as well: it’s one of the most expensive places in the country.
Is Ashfield Council open?
Ashfield Council is committed to providing a comprehensive waste and recycling service to our residents and businesses….Customer Service Centre.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm |
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| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Which LGA is Strathfield?
Municipality of Strathfield
Strathfield, New South Wales
| Strathfield Sydney, New South Wales | |
|---|---|
| Location | 11.5 km (7 mi) west of Sydney CBD |
| LGA(s) | Municipality of Strathfield City of Canada Bay Municipality of Burwood |
| State electorate(s) | Strathfield |
| Federal division(s) | Reid Watson |
What Aboriginal land is Drummoyne on?
As outlined in our Abbotsford blog, the City of Canada Bay is part of the traditional lands of the Wangal clan. Wareemba is the Aboriginal name for Drummoyne Peninsula and it means “where sweet water meets salt water.” European settlement of the area began in the 1830s, with land mainly used for farming.
What land is Petersham Aboriginal?
Gadigal
The Gadigal are a clan of the Eora Nation. The territory of the Gadi (gal) people stretched along the southern side of Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour) from South Head to around what is now known as Petersham.
What is the population of Drummoyne in Australia?
In the 2016 Census, there were 11,950 people in Drummoyne (State Suburbs). Of these 47.0% were male and 53.0% were female. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people made up 0.3% of the population.
How big is the Drummoyne Legislative Assembly District?
We also provide electoral services to local governments. The Legislative Assembly District of Drummoyne has a population of 68,483^ (46,495 Australian citizens 18+)^ and occupies an area of 25 square kilometres. Note: changed by 2013 redistribution. New boundaries apply from the 2015 NSW State election.
What is the most common religion in Drummoyne?
The most common responses for religion in Drummoyne (State Suburbs) were Catholic 31.3%, No Religion 26.8% and Anglican 11.9%.
How many couples with children in Drummoyne are employed full-time?
In Drummoyne (State Suburbs), of couple families with children, 31.2% had both partners employed full-time, 3.9% had both employed part-time and 19.7% had one employed full-time and the other part-time. The ABS Labour Force Survey provides the official estimates of Australia’s unemployment rate.
