Ashby
NSW 2463 • New South Wales
About Ashby
Ashby is a small coastal hinterland locality in the Clarence Valley region of northern New South Wales, situated between the Pacific Highway and the Clarence River approximately 10 kilometres south of Maclean. With a population of around 316 residents and covering roughly 14 square kilometres, Ashby is a relaxed semi-rural community set among cane fields and river flats. The area benefits from the subtropical climate of the Northern Rivers and the scenic beauty of the lower Clarence Valley.
Ashby is popular with those seeking an affordable alternative to the busy coastal towns of Yamba and Maclean, while still enjoying easy access to beaches, the river, and essential services. The surrounding Clarence Valley offers boating, fishing, cycling, and bushwalking, and the nearby Clarence River is renowned for fishing and water sports. Residents are typically owner-occupier families, retirees, and rural workers drawn to the area's peaceful ambience and low cost of living. Grafton, the regional centre, is about 40 kilometres to the west.
Ashby 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
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Busways local services — Maclean / Grafton 15–45 min
Commute to Grafton
🛣️ Car is essential; Maclean is the nearest service town at ~10 km; Sydney is ~700 km by road
Ashby is a rural locality with minimal walkable infrastructure; a car is required for all shopping and services.
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 by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Ashby Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Ashby" under Suburb