Ashford
NSW 2361 · Inverell
659 (2021) → 661 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Inverell local government area (est. 18,207 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Ashford is a stable suburb in Inverell, NSW 2361, about 507km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $260K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 209km inland. Ashford has an overall score of 9/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 34/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2361 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.82%), New Zealand (0.76%), India (0.61%)
Top languages: Italian (1.21%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.91%), Hindi (0.76%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
No data
No ACARA-registered schools matched to this suburb.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 828 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Ashford Central SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 808
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Ashford
Is Ashford safe?
Ashford has a residential safety score of 34/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 8,194 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Ashford?
In Ashford, the median house price is $260K. Median weekly house rent is $300.
How far is Ashford from Sydney CBD?
Ashford is about 507.2 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Ashford?
Ashford has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 808 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Ashford?
Ashford has a transport score of 0/100.