Ashcroft
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Ashcroft, NSW 2168.
About Ashcroft
Welcome to Ashcroft
Ashcroft is a residential suburb in Sydney's south-west, sitting within the Liverpool local government area roughly 40 kilometres from the CBD. Bordered by Heckenberg, Sadleir, Mount Pritchard, Busby and Cartwright, it occupies a quiet pocket of the wider Macquarie Fields–Liverpool corridor that has long attracted families seeking space and affordability in a well-established street grid.
The suburb's character is defined by owner-occupier pride, generous block sizes and a genuine sense of community. It suits growing families, first-home buyers willing to renovate, and investors drawn to the area's recent strong price growth — all looking for a low-fuss suburban lifestyle within reach of Liverpool's major services.
Housing & architecture
Ashcroft's dwelling mix is almost entirely freestanding houses, and current listings reflect exactly that — 100% house stock. The suburb was largely developed in the post-war decades, meaning buyers typically find brick homes on generous parcels, many of which have been extended or updated by long-term owners over the years. The streetscapes are consistent and low-rise, with most properties offering side access, backyard space and off-street parking that is simply harder to find closer to the city.
For buyers who enjoy a project, there is real opportunity here. Original homes that have not yet been modernised regularly hit the market and offer scope to add value through renovation, while more recent updates — new kitchens, bathrooms and alfresco areas — demonstrate what the suburb's bones can support.
The property market
Ashcroft's median house price currently sits at $1.06 million, a figure that reflects both the suburb's strong fundamentals and the broader momentum in Sydney's south-west. Recent house price growth has been a notable 14.6%, signalling that buyer demand has well and truly arrived in this part of the city. Median rent is $600 per week, giving investors a reasonable yield anchor in a market where rental vacancy remains tight across the south-west corridor.
The absence of units and apartments in the current listing mix means the market here is straightforward — buyers are almost always competing for houses, and competition has been fierce enough to push values upward at a pace that outstrips many better-known suburbs further in.
Getting around
Bus services are the primary public transport option for Ashcroft residents, with several stops along Maxwells Avenue — including stops at Harvard Place, Sinclair Road and the surrounding intersections — providing connections toward Liverpool and the broader south-west network. Liverpool train station, a major hub on the T3 South West line, is accessible by bus or a short drive, giving commuters a straightforward path into the city or toward Parramatta.
For those who drive, the suburb's location provides reasonable access to Hume Highway and the M5 motorway corridor, making both Sydney's CBD and the outer south-west practical without being arduous. Most daily errands are best handled by car, though local stops along bus routes keep the suburb connected for those without one.
Schools & families
Families with school-age children are well served by Ashcroft Public School and Ashcroft High School, both of which are located within the suburb itself. Having both a primary and secondary school in the one suburb is a genuine convenience — it reduces daily travel for families and fosters a local community around school events and sports. The schools draw from Ashcroft and surrounding neighbourhoods including Cartwright, Sadleir and Busby, giving students a broad peer group from across the south-west.
The family-friendly character of the suburb extends well beyond the school gates. Wide streets, low traffic volumes on residential roads and a housing stock that skews toward four-bedroom homes all make Ashcroft a practical and comfortable place to raise children.
Parks & recreation
Ashcroft has access to several green spaces that give the suburb breathing room between its residential blocks. Ireland Park, Gard Park and Holt Park each offer open grassed areas suitable for informal sport, dog walking and weekend gatherings, while additional unnamed reserve land contributes to the overall greenery of the neighbourhood. These spaces are modest rather than destination parks, but they serve their purpose well for locals looking to get outside without driving elsewhere.
For more extensive recreation, the proximity to neighbouring Mount Pritchard and Liverpool opens up additional options, including larger sporting facilities and leisure centres that draw on the combined population of the south-west corridor.
Lifestyle & shopping
Ashcroft is an unassuming suburb — its appeal is rooted in everyday practicality rather than a bustling café strip. For convenience shopping, residents have access to local amenities including a 7-Eleven for quick stops, Battery World for electronics and automotive needs, and Petbarn for pet supplies. Pep's adds to the local retail mix, and the short drive to Liverpool's town centre brings a full range of supermarkets, retail chains, medical services and dining options within easy reach.
The surrounding suburbs of Heckenberg, Sadleir and Busby share much of the same retail catchment, and the collective draw toward Liverpool's Westfield and CBD precinct means Ashcroft residents are rarely far from whatever they need. Day-to-day life here runs quietly and efficiently — which, for many residents, is precisely the point.
Market snapshot
Ashcroft property market
Median sale price
$1.07m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$600
per week
Gross rental yield
2.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$738k
Median
$1.07m
Premium
$1.20m
Days on market
26
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
27
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +7.4% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Ashcroft, NSW 2168.
Population
3,634
residents (2021)
Median age
32
years
Household income
$1,089
median, per week
Median rent
$295
per week
Median mortgage
$1,950
per month
Mortgage / income
41%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Ashcroft
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Ashcroft
$1.18m
27 Wilberforce Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.09m
95 Maxwells Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.05m
19 Mernagh Street
Sold ~June 2026
$1.05m
70 Strickland Crescent
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Ashcroft suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Ashcroft?
The median house price in Ashcroft, NSW is $1.07m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 14.6%.
How much is rent in Ashcroft?
The median weekly rent in Ashcroft is around $600 per week.
Is Ashcroft a good place to live?
Ashcroft is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia 35 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Liverpool. Ashcroft is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 3,634 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Ashcroft?
Ashcroft has a population of 3,634 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 32.
What schools are in Ashcroft?
There are 2 schools in or near Ashcroft, including Ashcroft Public School and Ashcroft High School.
How long do homes take to sell in Ashcroft?
Properties in Ashcroft take around 26 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Ashcroft?
Entry-level properties in Ashcroft start around $738k, while premium homes reach $1.20m.
What suburbs are near Ashcroft?
Suburbs near Ashcroft include Heckenberg, Sadleir, Mount Pritchard, Busby and Cartwright.
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