Transport providers in Ashfield, New South Wales

Transport in Ashfield, New South Wales includes a range of providers and supports for different needs. At the 2021 Census, Ashfield had a population of 23012 and a median age of 36. There were 1598 people needing help with core activities, which is 6.9 percent of the suburb’s residents. This page outlines local options, nearby suburbs, and what to consider when searching for Transport services in Ashfield.

This page lists transport providers and register listings covering Ashfield, NSW — 28 organisations on the public NDIS and My Aged Care registers list transport among their supports for this area. Providers set their own supports, service areas and availability, and confirm their capacity each week. Before you engage a provider, confirm their registration, insurance and worker screening directly with them.

About transport

Assistance to travel to appointments, work, study and community activities. People in Ashfield and the surrounding New South Wales area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.

Ashfield at a glance

Of the 1,016 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Ashfield is number 96 for transport listings, with 28. The most is Sydney, with 395.

Transport near Ashfield

These New South Wales suburbs are the closest to Ashfield with register listings for transport. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.

Some transport listings in Ashfield say on their own websites that they support Arabic (1 listing), Auslan (1 listing) and Spanish (1 listing).

Who lists transport in Ashfield

28 register listings for transport cover Ashfield: 26 on the NDIS Commission register and 2 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Ashfield had 23,012 residents with a median age of 36. 1,598 people (6.9%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 16.8% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $1,888 a week.

Reach varies. 6 cover 5 or fewer areas, 14 cover 6 to 25 areas, 7 cover 26 to 100 areas and 1 covers more than 100 areas. 5 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include transport here also list domestic assistance (28 of 28), support workers (28 of 28), community access (27 of 28), personal care (27 of 28) and life skills (23 of 28).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Able To Thrive, Active Comfort Care, Ashfield Baptist Homes and Tulua Care And Services.

23 of the 28 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Ashfield cover 19 different supports. Transport is number 6 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 35.

Ashfield has more transport listings than 6 of its 6 closest suburbs.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census of Population and Housing, General Community Profile (suburbs and localities). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). Percentages are calculated by SolDirectory.

Who lists Transport in Ashfield?

There are 28 Transport providers listed in Ashfield. Of these, 26 are registered for NDIS and 2 for aged care services. The register listing shows what is recorded publicly but does not confirm if a provider currently has capacity. No SolDirectory members are based in Ashfield at this time. Support categories often listed include domestic assistance, support workers, and community access.

Comparing Ashfield with nearby suburbs

Ashfield is surrounded by several suburbs with their own Transport listings. Summer Hill, just 1 km away, has 10 providers. Ashbury has 6, Croydon and Dulwich Hill each have 4, while Haberfield and Burwood Heights each have 3. Sydney, 8 km from Ashfield, has 395 Transport listings. Comparing nearby suburbs may help if you are looking for additional options or different support types.

Community data for Ashfield at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, 6.9 percent of Ashfield residents needed help with core activities. This is higher than the New South Wales average of 5.8 percent. The median weekly household income was $1888. People aged 65 and over made up 16.8 percent of the population. Such information may be useful when considering the local demand for Transport services.

What Transport support may include

Transport support can help people travel to appointments, work, education, shopping, or community activities. It may involve direct travel, help with public transport, or support delivered as part of another service. Assistance can include help getting in and out of vehicles, planning routes, or building confidence using public transport. Providers may offer a mix of these supports, depending on their registration and service focus.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered transport for Ashfield yet. Send a free request and any provider who covers this area and support can respond.

Members taking new people are shown first, then other members, each alphabetically. Paying never changes the order, and a listing is not an endorsement; compare suitability, safeguards, availability, fees and service terms directly.

NDIS register listings for transport in Ashfield

26 NDIS listings include transport among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Ashfield, NSW. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 26 NDIS providers listed in Ashfield

Aged care register listings for transport in Ashfield

2 aged care listings include transport among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Ashfield, NSW. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 2 aged care providers listed in Ashfield

Transport at a glance

Transport support helps a person travel to activities, appointments, work, education or community participation when disability or care needs make ordinary transport options difficult. It may involve direct transport, support to use public transport, or travel delivered as part of another support.

What transport may include

Read the full guide to transport: planning, funding, questions to ask and official information.

What to compare before choosing

Use these transport-specific checks when you contact providers in Ashfield. Confirm each answer directly: a directory listing does not prove current capacity.

Registration and qualifications

Check that the provider, and the worker who will attend, hold the registration and qualifications the support requires.

Ask: Who will deliver my supports, and what registration and qualifications do they hold?

Worker screening and safeguards

Providers delivering NDIS supports are responsible for the screening of their workers and for how incidents and complaints are handled.

Ask: How do you screen your workers, and how do you handle incidents or complaints?

Availability and continuity

A directory listing does not prove current capacity. Ask about start dates, rostering and cover when a regular worker is unavailable.

Ask: When could you start, and what happens if my regular worker is away?

Pricing and funding

Rates and what is included can differ between providers. Ask for a written service agreement before supports begin.

Ask: What are your rates, what is included, and do you accept my funding type?

Other supports listed in Ashfield

Each number is how many register listings in Ashfield list that support.

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Questions about transport in Ashfield

How many Transport providers are listed in Ashfield?

There are 28 Transport providers listed in Ashfield. Of these, 26 are registered for NDIS and 2 for aged care services.

How does Ashfield compare with nearby suburbs for Transport?

Summer Hill, only 1 km away, has 10 Transport listings. Croydon, Dulwich Hill, Haberfield, Ashbury, and Burwood Heights also have providers, offering more options nearby.

What percentage of Ashfield residents needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, 6.9 percent of Ashfield residents needed help with core activities. This is higher than the New South Wales average of 5.8 percent.

What kinds of supports are often listed with Transport in Ashfield?

Supports often listed with Transport in Ashfield include domestic assistance, support workers, community access, personal care, life skills, and housing services.

Does a register listing show if a provider has capacity?

A register listing only shows what is recorded publicly. It does not confirm if a provider currently has capacity or availability.

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