Ashby, NSW 2463 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Ashby is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2463, home to 316 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Clarence Valley local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 532 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 316
- Median age
- 61 years
- Median household income
- $1,113 /week
- Median personal income
- $544 /week
- Median family income
- $1,333 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Clarence Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Coffs Harbour - Grafton
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
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Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 31%
Schools
- Maclean Public School
- Maclean High School
- Harwood Island Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 9 bus stops
- Clarence St Opp Donaldson St
- Clarence St At Donaldson St
- Old Feery Rd After Clarence St
- Murrayville Rd At Ashby Tullymorgan Rd
- 439 Murrayville Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 restaurant
- 6 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 90.3% of the 185 resolvable premises in Ashby. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 90.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 9.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 428 across postcode 2463 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 137 violent offences, 94 theft, 51 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ashby?
Ashby (NSW 2463) had 316 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 61. It sits within the Clarence Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Ashby?
The median advertised rent in Ashby is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Ashby?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Ashby covering government sectors. Nearest include: Maclean Public School (2.3 km), Maclean High School (3.3 km), Harwood Island Public School (4.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Ashby?
Ashby is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (90.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Ashby?
Across postcode 2463, 428 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (137), theft (94), other (51). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Ashby?
9 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Ashby centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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