Ashford at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
659
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Ashford.
The postcode for Ashford is 2361 (NSW).
Ashford (2361) sits in the Inverell region of NSW.
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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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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$185/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$185/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
659
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
67
total offences in 2025
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 2025· 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
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Government School Catchment
Ashford Central School
Bonshaw Public School
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Frequently asked
About Ashford.
- 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 is the average rent in Ashford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $185, for units it's $185.
- 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
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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