Living in Ashfield
Ashfield is a suburb in the inner-west of Sydney, is located approximately 9 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district and is the administrative centre for the local government area of the Municipality of Ashfield.
History
Ashfield was originally part of a larger land grant called Ashfield Park, named by Robert Campbell whose father was the laird of Ashfield in Scotland. The arrival of the railway here saw a significant increase in the population and Ashfield soon became a desirable place to live compared to the business of the City.
Transport Links
Ashfield Train Station is located along the Inner West Line of the CityRail network providing excellent links with the City and CBD, and the area is very well served by buses.
Shopping and Recreation
The shopping area and Ashfield Mall are located near the station, as well as a few cafes. Ashfield Park is home to a childrens playground, sporting green and a bowls club. Pratten Park boasts sports fields and tennis courts, and there is Hammond Park, Yeo Park and Ashfield Aquatic Centre, with three swimming pools.
Schools
Ashfield Public School, St Vincents and Yeo Park are the local primary schools, Ashfield Boys high, Bethlehem College and De La Salle College are the high schools here.