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NSW · Inverell Council
Ashford, 2361
Est. population · Jun 2025
668
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.3%
Median age
54
Median income
$855/wk
Employment rate
39.3%
Languages at home
2.8%non-English
Most common: Australian Indigenous languages, Hindi, Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
In Inverell Council, Ashford keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because community and employment, plus growth momentum trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Ashford snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
668
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
13.7%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#509
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
61st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
9th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
3rd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 26.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6073rd in Australia
- State rank
- 1961st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #509 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #917 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
668(June 2025)
0.0% annual · -0.3% over 5 years · 9th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- -0.3%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- -2
- Growth rank in NSW
- 9th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~650), extrapolated at -0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 659
- Median age
- 54
- Median household income / week
- $855
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 43 of 315
- Median monthly mortgage
- $658
- Employment rate
- 39.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 262 / 9 / 5 (+ 5 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 56
- Against the person
- 14
- Against property
- 22
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 83.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 47 residents
- State safety percentile
- 61th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -1.5%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order11
- Breach Bail Conditions6
- Domestic Violence Related Assault9
- Malicious Damage To Property15
- Trespass5
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 808
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 3th
School list
- Ashford Central SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 808 · 3th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 119 students · Top SEA quarter 0%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
57 public transport stops in this suburb
- Albury St At Duff St
- Ashford Central School, Martyn St
- Bukkulla Rd Before Pindari Dam Rd
- Duff St At Albury St
- Emmaville Rd At Coffin Ck Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Apex Park - Ashford Garden ClubPark
- Kwiambal CCA Zone 1 National ParkNature reserve
- McRae ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Emmaville Multi-Purpose Service (44.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Ashford Community Health CentreJubilee StreetClinic
- Health and Beauty - Campbell FreebairnAlbury StreetPharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 17
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 25.4
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 30° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 283 mm · ~35 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 154 mm · ~19 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 126 mm · ~16 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 198 mm · ~25 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 6 proposals
July 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing2 BALA STREET ASHFORD 2361Under Assessment
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure29-33 DUFF STREET ASHFORD 2361Under Assessment
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Supporting Development51 INVERELL STREET ASHFORD 2361Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home29-33 DUFF STREET ASHFORD 2361Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home29-33 DUFF STREET ASHFORD 2361Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation12 KNEIPP STREET ASHFORD 2361Determined
2025· 1 proposal
July 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure26 FROME STREET ASHFORD 2361Determined
2024· 1 proposal
April 2024
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)51-53 INVERELL STREET ASHFORD 2361Determined
2023· 6 proposals
August 2023
- Demolition; Shed; Other19 FRAZER STREET ASHFORD 2361Determined
- Farm buildings138 BONSHAW ROAD ASHFORD 2361Determined
July 2023
- Educational establishment; Mixed use development; Independent living units2000 Emmaville Rd Ashford 2361Determined
May 2023
- Dwelling1750 EMMAVILLE ROAD ASHFORD 2361Determined
February 2023
- Subdivision of land974 LIMESTONE ROAD ASHFORD 2361Determined
January 2023
- Dwelling3 DUFF STREET ASHFORD 2361Determined
2022· 4 proposals
October 2022
- Dwelling52 ELY STREET ASHFORD 2361Determined
May 2022
- Subdivision of land974 LIMESTONE ROAD ASHFORD 2361Determined
April 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces33 ALBURY STREET ASHFORD 2361Determined
March 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces25 ALBURY STREET ASHFORD 2361Determined
2021· 4 proposals
November 2021
- Dwelling3 Cook St AshfordDetermined
September 2021
- DwellingBUKKULLA ROAD ASHFORD 2361Determined
August 2021
- Other76 ASHFORD CEMETERY ROAD ASHFORD 2361Determined
June 2021
- Dwelling3 DUFF STREET ASHFORD 2361Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- New England
- Member of Parliament
- Barnaby JOYCE (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 131,238
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -1.9 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 67.1%Labor 32.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 58.6 km away).
Coalition 79.6%Labor 20.4%
12.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -3.7 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- AshfordLabor 19.7% · Coalition 80.3% TPP (2025)8.8 km away
- BonshawLabor 21.9% · Coalition 78.0% TPP (2025)28.6 km away
- EmmavilleLabor 25.3% · Coalition 74.7% TPP (2025)44.4 km away
- DelungraLabor 16.1% · Coalition 83.9% TPP (2025)52.3 km away
- Ross HillLabor 27.1% · Coalition 72.9% TPP (2025)53.8 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Inverell Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.