SA · West Torrens Council
Ashford (SA), SA, 5035
Current weather
12.4°CThunderstorm
78% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.6° / 11.6° today · 27.7 mm rain
Desirability index
45/100
How this score is calculated#182 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Ashford (SA) is a small locality in the West Torrens area, home to around 1,157 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 46 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 39.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $570 (flats $500, houses $775), 8 public transport stops within the suburb, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 20 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- 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)
- 22 / 169 / 196
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
- 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 weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 46
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 40
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 39.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 193 residents
- State safety percentile
- 55.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 39
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
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
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,080
- Aspect Treetop SchoolSpecial · ICSEA 1080
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
8 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 2A Everard Ave - South side
- Stop 3 Anzac Hwy - North West side
- Stop 3 Everard Ave - South side
- Stop 4A South Rd - East side
- Stop 5 South Rd - East side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
20 active roadworks / incidents
- ConstructionGallipoli Ramp (From North), Tyson St01 May 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- ConstructionSouth Road, Gallipoli Ramp From North01 May 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- ConstructionSouth Road, Gallipoli Ramp To North01 May 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- ConstructionSouth Road, Marleston Av01 May 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- ConstructionAnzac Highway, Everard Av04 Jan 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- ConstructionAnzac Highway, Day Av07 Jan 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- ConstructionAnzac Highway, Everard Av07 Jan 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- ConstructionAnzac Highway, Everard Av31 Jan 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- ConstructionAnzac Highway, Day Av23 Mar 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- ConstructionAnzac Highway, Everard Av23 Mar 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
52 planning-related records
2026· 5 proposals
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 5035Under Assessment
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· 8 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
January 2022
- Change of use to consulting rooms (physiotherapy clinic) with associated car parking, landscaping, internal fitout and alterations to existing outbuildings, and the construction of an illuminated sign75 ANZAC HWY ASHFORD SA 5035Decision Made
2021· 9 proposals
9 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
9 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Stop 2 Anzac Highway - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 2A Everard Avenue - South sideBus stop
- Stop 3 Anzac Highway - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 3 Everard Avenue - South sideBus stop
- Stop 3A Everard Avenue - South sideBus stop
- Stop 4 Anzac Highway - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 4A South Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 5 South Road - East sideBus stop
- Benson RadiologyMedical clinic
57-59 Anzac Highway
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
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Ashford Hospital55 Anzac HighwayPrivate Hospital
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- 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
Heritage
9 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 45.0/100
- Cohort rank
- #182 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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- Ashford Hospitalhealth55 Anzac HighwayPrivate Hospital
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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