Ashford Postcode
South Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Ashford Compares
Ashford vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Ashford | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,605 ≈SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $320 ≈SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,712 ≈SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 35 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ≈SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Ashford is a coastal suburb of Adelaide in South Australia, with postcode 5035. It sits about 3 km from the Adelaide CBD, within the West Torrens local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 0.3 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Ashford has a population of 1,157 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $1,605, close to the SA average. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. The Indigenous population is 13 (1.1% of residents).
Housing in Ashford includes a median weekly rent of $320, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,712, with 489 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 53.1% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Ashford scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Ashford is served by Aspect Treetop School.
Ashford is part of the West Torrens statistical area in South Australia.
Ashford Details
| Postcode | 5035 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,157 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,605/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $873/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,712 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 0.3 km² |
| Population Density | 3521/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 489 |
| Australian Citizens | 71.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 13 (1.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -34.949 |
| Longitude | 138.574 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 3 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - West |
| Area (SA3) | West Torrens |
| Local Government | West Torrens |
| Federal Electorate | Adelaide |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 200 (17.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 132 (11.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 437 (37.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 164 (14.2%) |
| 65+ years | 214 (18.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 102 (8.8%) |
| Asthma | 85 (7.3%) |
| Diabetes | 61 (5.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 56 (4.8%) |
| Cancer | 32 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 19 (1.6%) |
| Dementia | 8 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 51 (10.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 249 (51.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 138 (28.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 44 (9.1%) |
Schools in Ashford
Suburbs Near Ashford
Same Postcode (5035)
More Ashford Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.