Ashmont
NSW 2650 · Wagga Wagga
3,747 (2021) → 3,613 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Wagga Wagga local government area (est. 68,720 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Ashmont is a stable suburb in Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, about 381km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $520K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 35/100, and is about 266km inland. Ashmont has an overall score of 47/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2650 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (0.96%), New Zealand (0.69%), India (0.61%), Myanmar (0.48%), Philippines (0.43%)
Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (0.45%), Urdu (0.27%), Punjabi (0.24%), Spanish (0.21%), Thai (0.21%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
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
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, 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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 974 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Holy Trinity West WaggaPrimary · CatholicICSEA 938
- Ashmont Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 766
Nearby (within 10km)
- Shepherds Park SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 870
- Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges LimitedCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1078
- Henschke Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1029
- Riverina Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 2.1km
- Mount Austin Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 824
- Turvey Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 944
- OneSchool Global NSW - Wagga WaggaCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 990
- Red Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 831
- Mount Austin High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 822
- The Bidgee SchoolCombined · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 896
- Kildare Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1028
- Wagga Wagga High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 960
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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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 Ashmont
Is Ashmont safe?
Ashmont has a residential safety score of 5/100, 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 15,399 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Ashmont?
In Ashmont, the median house price is $520K and the median unit price is $355K. Median weekly house rent is $565.
How far is Ashmont from Sydney CBD?
Ashmont is about 381.4 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Ashmont?
Ashmont has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 852 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Ashmont?
Ashmont has a transport score of 35/100.