Ashby Heights, NSW 2463 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Ashby Heights is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2463, home to 292 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
- 292
- Median age
- 55 years
- Median household income
- $1,233 /week
- Median personal income
- $504 /week
- Median family income
- $1,444 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- 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
- $310 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Maclean Public School
- Chatsworth Island Public School
- Harwood Island Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops
- 70 Ashby Tullymorgan Rd
- Ashby Tullymorgan Rd At Broadwater Rd
- Ashby Tullymorgan Rd After Broadwater Rd
- Ashby Tullymorgan Rd Opp 70
- Ashby Tullymorgan Rd Before Crisp Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 86.1% of the 122 resolvable premises in Ashby Heights. 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: 86.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 13.9%
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 Heights?
Ashby Heights (NSW 2463) had 292 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 55. It sits within the Clarence Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Ashby Heights?
The median advertised rent in Ashby Heights is $310/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Ashby Heights?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Ashby Heights covering government sectors. Nearest include: Maclean Public School (5.3 km), Chatsworth Island Public School (6 km), Harwood Island Public School (6.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Ashby Heights?
Ashby Heights is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (86.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Ashby Heights?
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 Heights?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Ashby Heights centroid. 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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