Federal Electorate · Area profile
Aston
114 km²
A growing population of over 159,000 people has shaped Aston into a prosperous residential hub since 2011. The area is notably diverse, with many residents born overseas and a high proportion of households earning more than the national average. It is a family-oriented community where large, detached homes are the norm, supported by a highly walkable environment and a workforce with strong professional qualifications.
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The typical resident is 40, making the area a little older than the state and national figures. While the number of children has fallen slightly since 2011, the proportion of seniors has risen by 4.9 points in the same period.
This is a diverse community where 33.0% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.
Many residents use a language other than English at home, accounting for 28.7% of the population. This is higher than most areas and is well above the national figure of 22.3%.
A little above the national average, 41.6% of people report having no religion. This has seen a significant increase of 18 points since 2011.
The community is well-qualified, with 63.3% of residents completing Year 12 and 28.0% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both figures being higher than most similar areas.
Household wealth is relatively high, with a typical weekly family income of $2,194. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen by 12 points since 2011.
Health profiles are typical for the region, with 28.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is a little above the national figure of 27.7%.
Local residents are more likely to provide unpaid care than those in most other areas, with 13.3% doing so. However, the number of volunteers has fallen by 4.2 points since 2011.
Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home, which is much higher than most areas. Consequently, far fewer people live alone compared to the state and national averages.
Large homes are very common, with 84.0% having three or more bedrooms. While 34.2% of homes are owned outright, the proportion of renters has risen by 6.0 points since 2011.
Most people rely on cars, and only 1.7% commute by public transport. However, there has been a huge shift in work habits, with 25.2% of people now working from home.
The population is relatively stable, as 32.0% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment rates are strong, with 64.6% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average at 60.3%.
Aston is very walkable, with 89.1% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. This far exceeds the state average, with nearly all homes within a short walk of a park.