Ashmont
NSW 2650 • Rest of NSW
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.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Wagga Bus Lines local routes — Wagga Wagga CBD / Estella / Lake Albert ~15–25 min to CBD
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Wagga Wagga CBD is ~5 km north. Wagga Wagga Station serves both Sydney and Melbourne routes.
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
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Urana St
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56 Estella Road
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Morella Circuit
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Kooringal High School ICSEA 959Ziegler Ave
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Lake Albert Road
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Lake Albert Public School ICSEA 963Main St
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Mount Austin Public School ICSEA 824Bourke St
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Ashmont Public School ICSEA 766Bardia St
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103 Fernleigh Road
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13 Bardia Street
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Coleman Street
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Kooringal Public School ICSEA 933Lake Albert Rd
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328 Gregadoo Road
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Mount Austin High School ICSEA 822Leavenworth Drive
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North Wagga Public School ICSEA 999Hampden Ave
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Farrer Road
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20 Hely Ave
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South Wagga Public School ICSEA 1027140 Edward St
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Corner Johnston & Tarcutta Streets
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Sturt Public School ICSEA 966White Ave
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The Bidgee School ICSEA 89621 Mitchelmore Street
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Hawkes Place
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 Ashmont by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Ashmont Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Ashmont" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
230 state housing + 15 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
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)