The village boundaries are within the Moree Plains Shire local government area.
Ashley was named after the English home of Mr Hassall, MP for Moree in the State Parliament.
[2] The public school opened as Medgun Creek in February 1898 and the name was changed to Ashley in October 1908 before finally closing in August 1968.
There is a general cemetery, hall, a park and a small Rural Fire Service.
[3] Other agriculture produce such as sheep, wool, wheat and beef cattle are also found in the Ashley area.