Is Ashfield or Summer Hill more expensive?

Summer Hill has the higher median house price ($2.40M) compared with $2.13M in Ashfield.

Which is better for renters — Ashfield or Summer Hill?

Median weekly rent is $670/wk in Ashfield and $630/wk in Summer Hill, making Summer Hill the more affordable rental market.

Is Ashfield or Summer Hill at higher flood risk?

Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.

How many schools are in Ashfield vs Summer Hill?

Ashfield has 3 schools in the postcode, and Summer Hill has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Ashfield vs Summer Hill: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Summer Hill commands a $270K premium on median property price over Ashfield; Ashfield has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Inner West

Ashfield

2131

Inner West

Summer Hill

2130

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Ashfield (2131) and Summer Hill (2130) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Ashfield	Summer Hill
SAFETYSafety Summer Hill leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	C+(0)	B+▲(1)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	0.0%	0.0%
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B(0)	B▲(1)
SEIFA advantage decile	9/10	—
Schools in postcode	3▲	1
FINANCEFinance Summer Hill leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-(0)	B-▲(0)
Median house price	$2.13M	$2.40M
Median unit price	$835K	$985K
Median weekly rent	$670/wk	$630/wk
Annual price growth	+2.2%	+9.1%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle Ashfield leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B+▲(1)	B(0)
Walkability percentile	95▲	79

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Ashfield if...

Ashfield leads on Lifestyle
You want a lower entry price for a house
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Family.

Choose Summer Hill if...

Summer Hill leads on Safety, Finance
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Tied on Family.

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Common questions

Is Ashfield or Summer Hill more expensive?: Summer Hill has the higher median house price ($2.40M) compared with $2.13M in Ashfield.
Which is better for renters — Ashfield or Summer Hill?: Median weekly rent is $670/wk in Ashfield and $630/wk in Summer Hill, making Summer Hill the more affordable rental market.
Is Ashfield or Summer Hill at higher flood risk?: Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Ashfield vs Summer Hill?: Ashfield has 3 schools in the postcode, and Summer Hill has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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