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Ashby

NSW 2463 • New South Wales

316
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
14.03 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Coastal HinterlandRuralRelaxedRegional NSWRiver Town
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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 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
14.03 km²
Population Density
23 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

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

🏡House
$850K
11 sales · ▼ 2.3% 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

Nearest Train Stations

Grafton Station
40 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Busways local services — Maclean / Grafton 15–45 min

Commute to Grafton

Distance
40 km
By Train
N/A – no local train access
By Bus
~45 min to Grafton
By Car (Peak)
35–40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
30 min

🛣️ Car is essential; Maclean is the nearest service town at ~10 km; Sydney is ~700 km by road

Walkability Car-Dependent

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.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
316
▲ 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. 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 known for? +

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.

How far is Ashby from Sydney CBD? +

Ashby is approximately 40 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes approximately 35–40 min in peak hour and 30 min off-peak.

Does Ashby have public transport? +

The nearest train station is Grafton Station (40 km away, approximately N/A walk) on the North Coast Line (Sydney–Brisbane). Bus services include Busways local services, running to Maclean / Grafton in approximately 15–45 min.

What is the population of Ashby? +

According to the 2021 Census, Ashby has a population of 316 residents. It is a small locality in NSW.

Is Ashby a good place to live? +

Ashby is well-suited to a range of residents, offering a comfortable suburban lifestyle in NSW. The surrounding Clarence Valley offers boating, fishing, cycling, and bushwalking, and the nearby Clarence River is renowned for fishing and water sports.

What is the postcode for Ashby? +

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

What is the median house price in Ashby? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $850,000, down 2.3% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Ashby a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Ashby 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.