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Ashgrove
7 km²
A short walk to a park, shop, or bus stop is part of daily life for almost everyone in Ashgrove. This is a prosperous, well-educated community where nearly half of all adults hold a university degree. It is a family-oriented area with a high number of children and large households, though it has a very small senior population compared to other regions. Its high typical incomes and professional workforce make it one of the most advantaged suburbs in the state.
Ashgrove's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Families are well catered for: 45 schools serve Ashgrove.
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The area is notably family-friendly, with 20.9% of the population being children under 15, which is higher than the national figure. In contrast, people aged 65 and over make up only 11.9%, a figure well below both the state and national averages.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 19.5% were born overseas, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.
English is the dominant language, with only 8.8% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.
About 41.3% of residents have no religion, which is consistent with the Queensland average. This figure has risen by 17 points since 2011.
Ashgrove is highly qualified, with 49.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Similarly, 84.0% of residents completed Year 12, which is among the highest rates for similar areas.
Incomes here are very high; the typical family earns $3,643 a week, far above the national figure of $2,120. About 45.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that has risen significantly since 2011.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 23.9% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%. Those needing help with daily activities are also much fewer than in most other areas.
Community spirit is high, with 23.0% of people volunteering, which is well above the national rate. There is also a high rate of unpaid childcare at 32.8%.
First Nations people make up 1.0% of the population. This group has a very high Year 12 completion rate of 75.0%, far above the national figure of 37.0%.
Homes tend to be larger, with 2.8 people per household, which is higher than the national average. Couples with children make up the majority of families at 70.8%.
Rents are high, with a typical weekly cost of $440. Monthly home-loan payments are also among the highest for similar areas at $2,600, while separate houses make up 77.3% of dwellings.
Working from home is very common here, with 29.8% of the workforce doing so—well above the national figure. The suburb is well-served by public transport, with a short 2-minute walk to the nearest stop for most.
The community is relatively stable, though 40.7% of people have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.6% of the population, down from 20.1% in 2011.
The workforce is very active, with 73.0% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Professionals make up 39.9% of occupations, reflecting the high level of education in the area.
Ashgrove is one of the most advantaged areas in the region, scoring a 10 out of 10 for overall advantage and access to resources. It has seen steady growth, with the population increasing by 7.0% since 2021.
The area receives much more rainfall than the Queensland average, with 1,206mm annually. Maximum temperatures are generally lower than the state average.
This is a walker's paradise, with 99.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and health services.