NSW · Clarence Valley Council
Ashby (NSW), NSW, 2463
Desirability index
#394 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Ashby (NSW) is a small locality in the Clarence Valley area, home to around 316 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 496 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-3%), roughly 1569.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $580, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 316
- Median age
- 61
- Median household income / week
- $1,113
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 14 of 142
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 30.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 7 / 0 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $580
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 496
- Against the person
- 167
- Against property
- 189
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 1,569.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 2 residents
- State safety percentile
- 40.8th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -2.6%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order30
- Domestic Violence Related Assault32
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment63
- Malicious Damage To Property41
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault38
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
19 public transport stops in this suburb
- 436 Murrayville Rd
- 439 Murrayville Rd
- 70 Ashby Tullymorgan Rd
- Ashby Tullymorgan Rd Opp 70
- Clarence St Opp Donaldson St
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
43 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure130 ASHBY TULLYMORGAN ROAD ASHBY 2463Under Assessment
2025· 11 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure14 SUNSET CLOSE ASHBY 2463Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 CLARENCE STREET ASHBY 2463Determined
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation19 CLARENCE STREET ASHBY 2463Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure26 Ashby Tullymorgan Road, Ashby NSW 2463Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure25-27 CLARENCE STREET ASHBY 2463Determined
July 2025
- SubdivisionASHBY TULLYMORGAN ROAD ASHBY 2463Determined
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah16 CLARENCE STREET ASHBY 2463Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure17 CLARENCE STREET ASHBY 2463Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation390 OLD FERRY ROAD ASHBY 2463Determined
April 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Carport12B CLARENCE STREET ASHBY 2463Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah501 OLD FERRY ROAD ASHBY 2463Determined
2024· 5 proposals
October 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development384 MURRAYVILLE ROAD ASHBY 2463Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 PRINCE STREET ASHBY 2463Determined
May 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure501 OLD FERRY ROAD ASHBY 2463Determined
April 2024
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure25-27 CLARENCE STREET ASHBY 2463Determined
January 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool462 MURRAYVILLE ROAD ASHBY 2463Determined
2023· 7 proposals
December 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool30 ASHBY TULLYMORGAN ROAD ASHBY 2463Determined
September 2023
- Shed168 PATEMANS ROAD ASHBY 2463Determined
July 2023
- Shed25-27 CLARENCE STREET ASHBY 2463Determined
May 2023
- Shed384 MURRAYVILLE ROAD ASHBY 2463Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development151 PATEMANS ROAD ASHBY 2463Determined
March 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing501 OLD FERRY ROAD ASHBY 2463Determined
January 2023
- Shed56 PAINES ROAD ASHBY 2463Determined
2022· 7 proposals
November 2022
- Shed26 CLARENCE STREET ASHBY 2463Determined
October 2022
- Subdivision of landASHBY TULLYMORGAN ROAD ASHBY 2463Determined
August 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces6 PRINCE STREET ASHBY 2463Determined
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spaces10 SUNSET CLOSE ASHBY 2463Determined
June 2022
- Secondary dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development168 PATEMANS ROAD ASHBY 2463Determined
January 2022
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spacesPATEMANS ROAD ASHBY 2463Determined
- DwellingPAINES ROAD ASHBY 2463Determined
2021· 8 proposals
December 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development130 ASHBY TULLYMORGAN ROAD ASHBY 2463Determined
November 2021
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing90 PATEMANS ROAD ASHBY 2463Determined
September 2021
- Dwelling13 CLARENCE STREET ASHBY 2463Determined
August 2021
- Shed30 CLARENCE STREET ASHBY 2463Determined
July 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development17 CLARENCE STREET ASHBY 2463Determined
June 2021
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spaces10 SUNSET CLOSE ASHBY 2463Determined
- ShedOLD FERRY ROAD ASHBY 2463Determined
May 2021
- DwellingPATEMANS ROAD ASHBY 2463Determined
2020· 4 proposals
December 2020
- DwellingOLD FERRY ROAD ASHBY 2463Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Ashby Community CentreCommunity centre
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 14.9/100
- Cohort rank
- #394 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 436 Murrayville Rdtransport
- 439 Murrayville Rdtransport
- 70 Ashby Tullymorgan Rdtransport
- Ashby Tullymorgan Rd Opp 70transport
- Clarence St Opp Donaldson Sttransport
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning151 PATEMANS ROAD ASHBY 2463Lodged 15 May 2023 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning130 ASHBY TULLYMORGAN ROAD ASHBY 2463Lodged 02 Dec 2021 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning17 CLARENCE STREET ASHBY 2463Lodged 01 Jul 2021 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandahplanning16 CLARENCE STREET ASHBY 2463Lodged 27 May 2025 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodationplanning19 CLARENCE STREET ASHBY 2463Lodged 16 Oct 2025 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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