Median house price
$1.25M
Q1 2025
SA · West Torrens Council
Ashford, 5035
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,279
Growth (1 yr)
+0.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.4%
Median age
35
Median income
$1,605/wk
Employment rate
62.1%
Median house price · Q1 2025
$1,250,000
Languages at home
40.9%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Nepali, Punjabi
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Ashford is a practical smaller community in West Torrens Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Most local households sit in a multicultural mix, with overseas-born residents and languages other than English common at home.
Education outcomes and school provision stand out relative to comparable suburbs. Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities compared with similar metro suburbs, though community and employment remain brighter spots. 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
$570/wk
Houses $775 · Units $500
Population (ERP)
1,279
+0.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.8%
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
#100
among Metro Adelaide · Emerging
Safety
53rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
68th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
87th
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
- 43.3/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 47% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 3206th in Australia
- State rank
- 328th in SA
- Peer rank
- #100 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #242 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $500
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $775
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $570
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 15
- Median house price (Q1 2025)
- $1,250,000
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2025 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
1,279(June 2025)
+0.9% annual · +6.4% over 5 years · 68th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.9%
- 5-year growth
- +6.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +11
- Change in 5 years
- +77
- Growth rank in SA
- 68th 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 (~1,350), extrapolated at +1.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,157
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $1,605
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 66 of 557
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,712
- Employment rate
- 62.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 126 / 169 / 196
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 (2024–25)
- 46
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 40
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 36
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 193 residents
- State safety percentile
- 52.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 39
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -47.6%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental11
- Other Theft12
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent5
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury4
- Theft From Motor Vehicle4
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 1,112
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 87th
School list
- Aspect Treetop SchoolSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 1080 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 32% · 75 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Richmond Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1122 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 84% · 362 students · Top SEA quarter 47% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Black Forest Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1108 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 410 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Goodwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1147 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 31% · 408 students · Top SEA quarter 58% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Tenison Woods Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1084 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 262 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- St Thomas' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1116 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 297 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
8 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 3 Anzac Hwy - North West side
- Stop 3 Everard Ave - South side
- Stop 4 Anzac Hwy - North West side
- Stop 4A South Rd - East side
- Stop 5 South Rd - East side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
23 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 8 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 12/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Health & services(2)
- Ashford HospitalHospital
55-57 Anzac Highway
- Benson RadiologyMedical clinic
57-59 Anzac Highway
Transport(8)
8 bus stops
Other(5)
- Ashford Specialist CentreCentre
57-59 Anzac Highway
- Ashford Hospital CarparkParking
- Parking (9)
- Australian Clinical LabsSample Collection
- Yes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Ashford Hospital (0.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Ashford Hospital55 Anzac HighwayPrivate Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 31
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 24.2
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
- 27° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 49 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 94 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 161 mm · ~20 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 95 mm · ~12 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 PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 6 proposals
July 2026
- Variation of Development Application 21017710: 'Variation to authorization previously granted (211/797/2020) - Internal layout changes, change to roof form, removal of carport additions and materiality changes' - additional built form area5 HERBERT RD ASHFORD SA 5035Under Assessment
June 2026
- Update and consolidation of building Essential Safety Provision schedules only47 -55 ANZAC HWY ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
May 2026
- Swimming Pool and associated swimming pol safety features.5 HERBERT RD ASHFORD SA 5035Under Assessment
- Outbuilding1 SYME ST ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
March 2026
- Verandah at the rear of the dwelling74 FARNHAM RD ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
February 2026
- Removal of one (1) regulated (Eucalyptus torquata) treeUNIT 2 57 -59 ANZAC HWY ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
2025· 12 proposals
December 2025
- Fence and sliding gate85 -87 ANZAC HWY ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
- Variation to Application 22039033: 'Construction of 7, two-storey row dwellings' - to modify floor layouts, design, setbacks, landscaping, crossover locations, and covered vehicle spaces.19 EVERARD AV ASHFORD SA 5035;20 MARLESTON AV ASHFORD SA 5035;47A FARNHAM RD ASHFORD SA 5035;49 FARNHAM RD ASHFORD SA 5035Under Assessment
- Variation to Application 22039034: 'Construction of three, two-storey residential flat buildings containing a total of 24 dwellings with associated internal driveways, visitor parking and waste storage area.' - to modify crossovers, visitor parking layout, service locations, bin storage area, design, floor layouts, and landscaping.19 EVERARD AV ASHFORD SA 5035;20 MARLESTON AV ASHFORD SA 5035;21 EVERARD AV ASHFORD SA 5035;22 MARLESTON AV ASHFORD SA 5035;24 MARLESTON AV ASHFORD SA 5035;47A FARNHAM RD ASHFORD SA 5035;49 FARNHAM RD ASHFORD SA 5035Under Assessment
November 2025
- Carport76 FARNHAM RD ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
- Hospital wayfinding signage47 -55 ANZAC HWY ASHFORD SA 5035Under Assessment
October 2025
- VerandahUNIT 1 41 EVERARD AV ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
- Land division - Torrens - 8 into 8 allotments for residential purposes19 EVERARD AV ASHFORD SA 5035;20 MARLESTON AV ASHFORD SA 5035;21 EVERARD AV ASHFORD SA 5035;22 MARLESTON AV ASHFORD SA 5035;23 EVERARD AV ASHFORD SA 5035;24 MARLESTON AV ASHFORD SA 5035;47A FARNHAM RD ASHFORD SA 5035;49 FARNHAM RD ASHFORD SA 5035;LOT 48 MARLESTON AV ASHFORD SA 5035Under Assessment
- Construction of two verandahs22 HERBERT RD ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
August 2025
- Removal of regulated council verge tree and replacement plantings76 FARNHAM RD ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
July 2025
- Land division - Community - 2 into 14 allotments and common property95 ANZAC HWY ASHFORD SA 5035;97 ANZAC HWY ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
March 2025
- Construct fencing around the front of the property to 1.8m height54A FARNHAM RD ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
- Two-storey detached dwelling and two (2) two-storey group dwellings with associated earthworks, retaining walls, fencing, common driveway and landscaping8 ALEXANDER AV ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
2024· 11 proposals
December 2024
- Variation to Application 23012609 - Reduction in building height of residential flat buildings from four storeys to three storeys with associated changes to building design95 ANZAC HWY ASHFORD SA 5035;97 ANZAC HWY ASHFORD SA 5035Under Assessment
November 2024
- Shade Sail85 -87 ANZAC HWY ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
October 2024
- Removal of Significant Tree in Council verge (Acacia pendula)9 ALEXANDER AV ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
- Verandah10 WALTHAM ST ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
September 2024
- Seven (7) two storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement with associated fencing, retaining walls, earthworks and attached pergola20 MARLESTON AV ASHFORD SA 5035;22 MARLESTON AV ASHFORD SA 5035;24 MARLESTON AV ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
August 2024
- Renovation of interior of existing practice. Upgrade of counter front, kitchen and staff area, consulting room. All interior renovation only.UNIT 23 57 -59 ANZAC HWY ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
July 2024
- Removal of two (2) significant Eucalyptus robusta (Swamp Mahogany) trees21 EVERARD AV ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
May 2024
- Conservation and repairs to a Local Heritage Place, including demolition and replacement of roof and associated fencing.85-87 ANZAC HWY ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
March 2024
- Install an attached 3m x 9m steel backyard verandah11A ALEXANDER AV ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
February 2024
- Storage canopy to side of existing consulting rooms46 MARLESTON AV ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
- Fence11A ALEXANDER AV ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
2023· 5 proposals
September 2023
- Construction of a three storey residential flat building comprising three (3) dwellings1 SYME ST ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
June 2023
- Land division - Boundary realignment4 ALEXANDER AV ASHFORD SA 5035;4A ALEXANDER AV ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
- Land division - Create one (1) additional allotment and common property4 ALEXANDER AV ASHFORD SA 5035;4A ALEXANDER AV ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
May 2023
- Three residential flat buildings comprising fourteen (14) total dwellings95 ANZAC HWY ASHFORD SA 5035;97 ANZAC HWY ASHFORD SA 5035Under Assessment
February 2023
- Construction of a carport15 EVERARD AV ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
2022· 6 proposals
December 2022
- Construction of an outbuilding to the rear of existing dwelling and a fence on part of northern boundary12 HERBERT RD ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
- Construction of three, two-storey residential flat buildings containing a total of 24 dwellings with associated internal driveways, visitor parking and waste storage area.19 EVERARD AV ASHFORD SA 5035;20 MARLESTON AV ASHFORD SA 5035;21 EVERARD AV ASHFORD SA 5035;22 MARLESTON AV ASHFORD SA 5035;24 MARLESTON AV ASHFORD SA 5035;49 FARNHAM RD ASHFORD SA 5035;UNIT 1-4 47A FARNHAM RD ASHFORD SA 5035Under Assessment
- Construction of 7, two-storey row dwellings19 EVERARD AV ASHFORD SA 5035;20 MARLESTON AV ASHFORD SA 5035;49 FARNHAM RD ASHFORD SA 5035;UNIT 1-4 47A FARNHAM RD ASHFORD SA 5035Under Assessment
August 2022
- 12.1 x 6.045 x 2.7m Storage Shed10 HERBERT RD ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
June 2022
- Installation of freestanding sign including LED panel associated with ASPECT Treetop School85-87 ANZAC HWY ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
February 2022
- Signage33 ANZAC HWY ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Roadworks & transport
22 active roadworks / incidents
- ConstructionGallipoli Ramp (From North), Tyson St01 May 2025 – 31 Aug 2026
- ConstructionSouth Road, Gallipoli Ramp To North01 May 2025 – 31 Aug 2026
- ConstructionSouth Road, Marleston Av01 May 2025 – 31 Aug 2026
- ConstructionSouth Road, Gallipoli Ramp From North01 May 2025 – 31 Aug 2026
- ConstructionAnzac Highway, Everard Av04 Jan 2026 – 01 Sep 2026
- ConstructionAnzac Highway, Day Av07 Jan 2026 – 01 Sep 2026
- ConstructionAnzac Highway, Everard Av07 Jan 2026 – 01 Sep 2026
- ConstructionAnzac Highway, Everard Av31 Jan 2026 – 01 Sep 2026
- ConstructionAnzac Highway, Everard Av23 Mar 2026 – 01 Sep 2026
- ConstructionAnzac Highway, Day Av23 Mar 2026 – 01 Sep 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Heritage
3 heritage places
- Ashford House School & Fence85-87 Anzac Highway ASHFORDLocal heritage
- Mature Oak (Querbcus robur) Tree12 Tyson Street ASHFORDLocal heritage
- Tree- Gum Tree Stump (rear of Ashford House)85-87 Anzac Highway ASHFORDLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Adelaide
- Member of Parliament
- Steve GEORGANAS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 131,436
- Turnout (2025)
- 90.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 30.9%Labor 69.1%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.9 km away).
Coalition 27.2%Labor 72.8%
3.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +7.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- KeswickLabor 72.6% · Coalition 27.4% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
- Black Forest (Adelaide)Labor 72.6% · Coalition 27.4% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- GoodwoodLabor 78.2% · Coalition 21.8% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Goodwood ParkLabor 62.9% · Coalition 37.1% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- Plympton (Adelaide)Labor 72.5% · Coalition 27.5% TPP (2025)2.0 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)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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
Compare with
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