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Ashmont

NSW 2650 • Rest of NSW

3,747
Population (2021)
$51,688
Median Household Income
2.43 km²
Area
$220/wk
Median Rent
AffordableFamily-FriendlyWagga WaggaCommunity

About Ashmont

Ashmont is a south-western suburb of Wagga Wagga in the Riverina region of New South Wales, located approximately 5 kilometres from the Wagga Wagga CBD. Originally known as J.J. Salmon's Estate, the suburb was first urbanised in the late 1950s and takes its name from the Salmon family homestead that once occupied the land. With a population of around 3,747 residents, Ashmont has a notably high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents, who account for approximately 20% of the community.

Ashmont is an affordable residential suburb offering accessible housing options for families and first-home buyers in Wagga Wagga. The suburb features local parks, primary schools, and community services, with Wagga Wagga's extensive retail and healthcare amenities a short drive away. The community has strong local ties, and ongoing investment in social services and community facilities reflects efforts to support the suburb's diverse and sometimes disadvantaged population. Public transport connections serve routes into Wagga Wagga's city centre.

Ashmont falls under postcode 2650 and is governed by Wagga Wagga Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wagga Wagga electorate.

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📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2650
Urban Area
Wagga Wagga - West
LGA / Council
Wagga Wagga
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Wagga Wagga
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.12°, 147.33°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
2.43 km²
Elevation
203m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

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

🏡House
$478K
88 sales · ▲ 16.5% vs 2024
🏢Unit / Apartment
$320K
17 sales · ▲ 13.5% 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.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$220
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,103
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
17%

230 state housing + 15 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wagga Wagga Station
5 km
~60 min walk / 10 min drive

Bus Services

  • Wagga Bus Lines local routes — Wagga Wagga CBD / Estella / Lake Albert ~15–25 min to CBD

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
460 km
By Train
Via Wagga Wagga: NSW TrainLink ~6 hr
By Bus
N/A direct
By Car (Peak)
~5 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
~5 hr

🛣️ Wagga Wagga CBD is ~5 km north. Wagga Wagga Station serves both Sydney and Melbourne routes.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Local amenities and bus stops accessible on foot. Most shopping and services require a short drive to Wagga Wagga CBD.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
533.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.1%
Motor vehicle theft
239.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
645.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
10.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
559.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.2%
View all 62 offence types for Wagga Wagga →

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

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,828
Census 2021
3,747
▼ 2.1% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$26,260
Personal Income 2021
$30,004
▲ 14.3% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$30,004 / yr
$577/wk
Household
$51,688 / yr
$994/wk
Family
$65,156 / yr
$1253/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,115
Born Overseas 246

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 36
  • 2. New Zealand 26
  • 3. India 23
  • 4. Myanmar 18
  • 5. Philippines 16
  • 6. Pakistan 12
  • 7. Fiji 10
  • 8. Netherlands 10
  • 9. Ireland 8
  • 10. Thailand 7

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,511
English 1,422
Australian Aboriginal 667
Irish 384
Scottish 271
German 129
Italian 54
Dutch 33
French 20
New Zealander 20

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,808
Both parents born in Australia
302
Both parents born overseas
238
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
51.6%
No Religion
34.5%
Islam
1.3%
Hinduism
0.5%
Buddhism
0.3%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
284 (7.6%)
5-14 years
500 (13.3%)
15-19 years
240 (6.4%)
20-24 years
322 (8.6%)
25-34 years
488 (13.0%)
35-44 years
387 (10.3%)
45-54 years
424 (11.3%)
55-64 years
427 (11.4%)
65-74 years
387 (10.3%)
75-84 years
182 (4.9%)
85+ years
108 (2.9%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ashmont known for? +

Ashmont is an affordable residential suburb offering accessible housing options for families and first-home buyers in Wagga Wagga.

How far is Ashmont from Sydney CBD? +

Ashmont is approximately 460 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes approximately ~5 hr in peak hour and ~5 hr off-peak.

Does Ashmont have public transport? +

The nearest train station is Wagga Wagga Station (5 km away, approximately ~60 min walk / 10 min drive walk) on the NSW TrainLink – Intercity (Sydney/Melbourne). Bus services include Wagga Bus Lines local routes, running to Wagga Wagga CBD / Estella / Lake Albert in approximately ~15–25 min to CBD.

What is the population of Ashmont? +

According to the 2021 Census, Ashmont has a population of 3,747 residents. The suburb is part of the broader NSW metropolitan area.

Is Ashmont a good place to live? +

Ashmont is well-suited to families, offering a comfortable suburban lifestyle in NSW. The suburb features local parks, primary schools, and community services, with Wagga Wagga's extensive retail and healthcare amenities a short drive away.

What is the postcode for Ashmont? +

The postcode for Ashmont is 2650. It is located in New South Wales (NSW).

What is the average income in Ashmont? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Ashmont is about $577 per week (around $30,000 per year). The median household income is $994 per week and the median family income is $1,253 per week.

What is the median house price in Ashmont? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $477,500, up 16.5% on the previous year, and the median unit/apartment price is $320,000, up 13.5% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Ashmont? +

The median age in Ashmont is 36. The largest age group is 5–14 (500 residents, around 13%). Around 27% of residents are under 20 and about 18% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Ashmont a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Ashmont is part of the Wagga Wagga 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.

How much is rent in Ashmont? +

In Ashmont, the median weekly rent is $220, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,103 (2021 Census).