Ashford at a glance
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
1,157
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Ashford.
The postcode for Ashford is 5035 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Ashford (5035) sits in the West Torrens region of South Australia.
Ashford has roughly 1,157 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-friendly: 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 28/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ashford's population at 1,157, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (40% own, 46% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (59% family, 34% lone person).
Population
1,157
Median age
35
Family households
59%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$775/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
40%
Renter occupied
46%
At a deeper level
1,157
Median age: 35
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
28
total offences in 2025-26
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 June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
28
0
100
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
Richmond Primary School
Black Forest Primary School
Goodwood Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Ashford.
- What is the Ashford postcode?
- Ashford is in the 5035 postcode, in SA, in the City of West Torrens region.
- Where is Ashford?
- Ashford is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5035. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of West Torrens region.
- What is the average rent in Ashford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $775, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Ashford?
- There are 20 schools serving Ashford on this page, including Aspect Treetop School, Richmond Primary School, Black Forest Primary School.
- How walkable is Ashford?
- Ashford has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ashford?
- Ashford is close to Everard Park, Keswick, Forestville, Kurralta Park, Marleston Dc.
- What is the population of Ashford?
- The population of Ashford is approximately 1,157 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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