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Ashby Heights

NSW 2463 • New South Wales

292
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
32.35 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAcreageBushlandLifestyle
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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 Clarence Valley Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Page, while state elections fall under the Clarence electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2463
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Clarence Valley
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Clarence
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-29.37°, 153.10°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
32.35 km²
Population Density
9 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Ashby Heights for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$778K
13 sales · ▼ 10.1% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2463

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2463, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$37,805
Median 2023–24
$45,532
▲ 20.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,798

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2463; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Regional coach services — Grafton / Maclean ~30–40 min to Grafton

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
670 km
By Train
N/A – no local rail
By Bus
N/A
By Car (Peak)
~7 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
~7 hr

🛣️ Grafton is the nearest regional centre (~20 km). No local train service.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car. No walkable shopping or public transit locally.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
292
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Clarence Valley Local Government Area, which contains Ashby Heights. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
460.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
333.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 6.1%
Non-DV assault
503.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
5.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
373 / 100k
2yr Down 17.1% 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Clarence Valley →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ashby Heights known for? +

Ashby Heights attracts residents seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle with affordable acreage properties, offering privacy and natural surroundings within reach of Grafton's services.

How far is Ashby Heights from Sydney CBD? +

Ashby Heights is approximately 670 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes approximately ~7 hr in peak hour and ~7 hr off-peak.

Does Ashby Heights have public transport? +

Bus services include Regional coach services, running to Grafton / Maclean in approximately ~30–40 min to Grafton.

What is the population of Ashby Heights? +

According to the 2021 Census, Ashby Heights has a population of 292 residents. It is a small locality in NSW.

Is Ashby Heights a good place to live? +

Ashby Heights is well-suited to a range of residents, offering a leafy, nature-connected lifestyle in NSW. The nearby Clarence River provides opportunities for fishing and recreational boating, while the area's native bushland is popular with birdwatchers and nature lovers.

What is the postcode for Ashby Heights? +

The postcode for Ashby Heights is 2463. It is located in New South Wales (NSW).

What is the median house price in Ashby Heights? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $777,500, down 10.1% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Ashby Heights a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Ashby Heights is part of the Clarence Valley LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.