Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Ashburton
3 km²
High levels of education and wealth set Ashburton apart from most similar areas. It is a prosperous community where nearly half of all adults hold a university degree and typical family incomes are far above the national figure. The area is largely family-oriented, with a high proportion of couples with children and a population that is noticeably older than the state average. This wealth and stability are reflected in a high rate of home ownership and a very walkable, amenity-rich environment.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
38 schools within reach make Ashburton convenient for families.
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The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than both Victoria and Australia. Children under 15 make up 20% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.
People born overseas make up 28% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011. The most common ancestries are English, Australian and Chinese.
About 22.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is higher than most similar areas. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.
A large proportion of the community reports having no religion, at 46%. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 18 points since 2011.
Education levels are among the highest in the country, with 49.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This far exceeds the national figure of 26.3%.
Household incomes are very high, with 44.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $3,422 is far above the Victorian average.
While 6.4% of people need help with daily activities, this is slightly higher than most areas. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is a little below the state average.
Volunteer rates are much higher than most areas at 18.3%, though this has fallen since 2011. Unpaid care for children is also well above the national figure.
The First Nations community is small, with 35 people. Year 12 completion among this group is far above the national average at 68.2%.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 71.3% of families are couples with children.
Home ownership is strong, with 38.1% of homes owned outright. Typical monthly mortgage payments are far above the state average at $3,000.
Working from home is very common, with 44.8% of the workforce doing so—a huge increase since 2011. Most homes have two motor vehicles.
The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure.
More adults are working or looking for work compared to most similar areas. Professionals and managers make up the largest groups of workers.
Ashburton is among the most advantaged areas in the country, scoring a 10 out of 10 for overall advantage and job skills.
The area receives more rain than most of Victoria, with an average annual rainfall of 750mm.
The neighborhood is a walker's paradise, with a walkability score of 8.4. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school and groceries.