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Ashcroft

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2168
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Property investors enjoyed capital gains of 16.74% over the last 12 months in ASHCROFT, translating to lower returns compared with its peers in NSW.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in ASHCROFT are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

The suburb posted a 30.56% growth in median prices over a three-year period. This is considerably lower than the gains it recorded over the past year.

This number can mean, real estate investors could earn a rental income of $550 based on current median home prices for the suburb.

On average, rents on listings have reached the $550 mark, reflecting a 2.72% increase in returns based on the current median price in ASHCROFT.

ASHCROFT, 2168 ranks 140th in NSW in terms of median property value increase and capital gains, based on year-to-date figures.

While it ranks 788th on the list of best yielding suburbs for rental properties in NSW, posting a 2.72% return.

Surburb overview

Ashcroft is situated approximately 35 kilometres southwest of the Sydney central business district, within the City of Liverpool in South Western Sydney.

The suburb covers approximately 1.2 square kilometres and recorded a population of 3,634 residents at the 2021 Census, up slightly from 3,585 in 2016. Families dominate household composition, with the most common age group being children aged 0–9, and the median age remaining in the early 30s .

Cultural diversity is notable, with about 51 per cent of residents born in Australia; those born in Vietnam, Lebanon and Iraq make up significant shares. English is spoken at home by 35 per cent, while Arabic (21 per cent) and Vietnamese (12.6 per cent) are the next most common languages. Indigenous Australians comprise around 4 per cent of the population.

Private vehicles dominated commuting patterns, with approximately 63 per cent of employed residents travelling by car, while just under 6 per cent used public transport. Around 12 per cent worked from home. Bus services connect Ashcroft to Liverpool and the surrounding suburbs, while rail travel involves a short commute to nearby stations.

Essential amenities include a small corner shop with takeaway, a hairdresser and a medical clinic on Carpenter Lane. Additional shops, supermarkets and healthcare options are available in Liverpool, a short drive away.

Residents benefit from eleven local parks, which cover approximately 21 per cent of the suburb, offering playgrounds and green spaces. Nearby regional open spaces, such as the Cartwright and Cabramatta Creek corridors, offer walking and cycling trails that are accessible within a few minutes.

The housing stock consists mainly of separate post-war homes on average 3-bedroom lots, with median house prices near $927,500 and a median weekly rent of around $550. Annual capital growth in housing reached approximately 15 per cent over the past year, with yields close to 3.7 per cent. Employment trends indicate representation across machinery operation, transport, retail, and aged-care sectors.

Ashcroft combines a youthful family demographic, a multicultural character, accessible public transport connections, essential services nearby, and ample green space, presenting a factual community profile in a neutral tone.

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