Ashford SA

Postcode 5035 · West Torrens LGA

Ashford is a small community in South Australia within the West Torrens local government area (postcode 5035). With a population of 1,157, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 35. Households earn a median income of $83K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Indian.

The median house price in Ashford is $1.3 million, having remained flat 0% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $638. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,712.

Ashford is served by 1 school, including 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 1080, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 8 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 private hospital. The crime rate in the West Torrens LGA is below average at 3,976 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Ashford offers a gross rental yield of 2.6%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($1.3M/$950K), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 15.6x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +0.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.6% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.3M/$950K Above Median
Affordability15.6x Stretched
Price Momentum+0.0% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage6/10
Education9/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage8/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.3M
0% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$320
POPULATION
1,157
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age35
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,605
Personal Income /wk$873
Mortgage /mth$1,712
CRIME (West Torrens LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,976
Total Incidents46
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops8
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1080
Total Students75
Independent1
Aspect Treetop SchoolSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 1080
HOSPITALS (1)
Ashford Hospitalprivate
Data: 2025-Q2