Ashfield - North

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with a typical resident aged 35. Children under 15 make up only 12.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Over half of the population (51.4%) was born overseas, a figure far above the Australian average. The most common ancestries are Chinese, English, and Australian.

Language diversity is very high, with 48.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and 8.4% of residents speak little or no English.

About 39.0% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Hinduism is the next most common affiliation at 12.5%.

Education levels are very high, with 78.0% of residents completing Year 12 and 46.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far above the national figures.

Typical personal weekly income is $914, which is a little above the national figure of $805. People earning $2,000 or more a week are more common here than in most similar areas.

Residents are generally healthier than in other areas, with only 23.6% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than in most areas, with only 8.4% of people providing unpaid care, well below the national figure of 11.9%.

First Nations residents here have a typical personal income of $914, which is far above the national figure of $540. The median age for this group is 34, far older than the national average of 24.

Living arrangements are distinct, as 33.2% of people live alone—well above the national average of 25.6%. Households are generally smaller, with 2.3 people per home.

The area is dominated by flats or apartments (76.0%), and renting is very common at 54.3%, far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is $420, which is a little above the national figure.

Public transport use is well above the national average, and 22.8% of homes have no motor vehicle. Many residents work from home (40.9%), far more than the national figure of 21.0%.

The community is highly mobile, with 52.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 22.5% of the population, well above the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work (65.9%) than in most similar areas, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 6.2%.

The area is considered an advantage zone, scoring 8 out of 10 overall. Population growth has been strong, rising by 9.6% since 2021, which is well above the state average.

The area receives much more rainfall than the state average, with 1,316mm annually. Average minimum temperatures are also well above the New South Wales figure.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport, far exceeding the state averages.