Ashby Heights
NSW 2463 • New South Wales
About Ashby Heights
Ashby Heights is a small rural locality in the Clarence Valley region of northern New South Wales, situated approximately 20 kilometres north-east of Grafton. With a population of around 292 residents spread across 32 square kilometres, it is a sparsely settled area characterised by large acreage properties and lush subtropical bushland. The locality sits above the Clarence River flood plain and forms part of the broader Ashby district.
Ashby Heights attracts residents seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle with affordable acreage properties, offering privacy and natural surroundings within reach of Grafton's services. The nearby Clarence River provides opportunities for fishing and recreational boating, while the area's native bushland is popular with birdwatchers and nature lovers. Most residents commute to Grafton or Maclean for work and shopping, enjoying the quiet of country living.
Ashby Heights falls under postcode 2463 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Clarence electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Regional coach services — Grafton / Maclean ~30–40 min to Grafton
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Grafton is the nearest regional centre (~20 km). No local train service.
Almost all errands require a car. No walkable shopping or public transit locally.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Gulmarrad Public School ICSEA 97702 6645 2587 466 Brooms Head Road
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Maclean High School ICSEA 9596645 2244 11 Woombah St
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Maclean Public School ICSEA 9086645 2431 Woodford St
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23 Stanley Street
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Palmers Island Public School ICSEA 9446646 0114 9 School Rd
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8 Edinburgh Drive
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8 Edinburgh Drive
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Ashby Heights by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Ashby Heights Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Ashby Heights" under Suburb