Ashford, NSW 2361 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Ashford is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2361, home to 659 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Inverell local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 519 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 659
- Median age
- 54 years
- Median household income
- $855 /week
- Median personal income
- $461 /week
- Median family income
- $1,046 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Inverell
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Maranoa
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $185 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $658
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Ashford Central School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 14 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 16 bus stops
- Frazer St After Albury St
- Frazer St Before Albury St
- Bukkulla St After David St
- Bala St Before Ely St
- David St Opp Bukkulla Lane
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
- 4 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 91.4% of the 382 resolvable premises in Ashford. 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: 91.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 8.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 62 across postcode 2361 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 18 property damage, 16 violent offences, 9 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ashford?
Ashford (NSW 2361) had 659 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 54. It sits within the Inverell local government area.
What is the median rent in Ashford?
The median advertised rent in Ashford is $185/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Ashford?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Ashford covering government sectors. Nearest include: Ashford Central School (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Ashford?
Ashford is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (91.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Ashford?
Across postcode 2361, 62 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were property damage (18), violent (16), other (9). 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 Ashford?
16 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Ashford centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 14 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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