Ashford at a glance
Median house
$280,000
+14.3% over 12 months
Median unit
$104,400
Population
659
Median age 54
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 20 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $280,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median (20 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $104,400, roughly 63% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+14.3%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $56,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Ashford on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +14.3%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Ashford.
Median house price
$280,000
+14.3% over the past year. Median unit price $104,400.
Median of 20 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
–
Weekly rent (unit)
–
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
$280,000
+14.3% annual growth
$104,400
659
Median age: 54
Rental data as of October 2026
5-year trajectory
at +14.3%/yr
2021
$144K
5-year change
+95%
2026
$280K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Ashford.
Ashford's median house price is $280,000 (median of 20 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2361 (NSW), Inverell Shire Council.
Ashford (2361) sits in the Inverell region of NSW. The median house here is $280,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +14.3% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Ashford has roughly 659 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Ashford scores 14/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ashford's population at 659, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
659
Median age
54
Family households
62%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Based on $280,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Based on $104,400 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+14.3%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202672%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
36
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
14
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ashford.
Local schools for Ashford
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ashford Central School
Bonshaw Public School
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Frequently asked
About Ashford.
- What is the median house price in Ashford?
- The median house price in Ashford, NSW 2361 is $280,000 (median of 20 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $104,400. Annual growth is +14.3%.
- How much is my house worth in Ashford?
- A useful starting point is the Ashford median house price of $280,000 (units $104,400). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Ashford a good investment?
- On the published figures, Ashford's median house price rose 14.3% over 12 months, to $280,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No weekly house rent is published for Ashford, so there is no house yield to work out. Whether Ashford is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Ashford postcode?
- Ashford is in the 2361 postcode, in NSW, in the Inverell Shire Council region.
- Where is Ashford?
- Ashford is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2361, in the Inverell Shire Council region.
- What schools are in Ashford?
- There are 2 schools serving Ashford on this page, including Ashford Central School, Bonshaw Public School.
- How walkable is Ashford?
- Ashford has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ashford?
- Ashford is close to Wallangra, Limestone, Graman, Atholwood, Rocky Creek.
- What is the population of Ashford?
- The population of Ashford is approximately 659 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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Sources cited
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