Ashmore

The community is aging, with a typical resident aged 43 and a large proportion of seniors—22.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up 16.5%, a figure that has fallen slightly since 2011.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, as 29.1% of people were born outside Australia, which is higher than most similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are the most frequent, followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.

About 13.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen by 3.4 percentage points since 2011. However, the area is well below the national average for people who speak little or no English.

A large and growing number of people report having no religion, rising 20 points since 2011 to reach 41.7%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 43.8%.

More adults have a bachelor degree or higher than in 2011, now at 21.1%. Most residents have completed Year 12, and the area features large primary schools that are more typical than those in other similar regions.

Typical weekly household income is $1,581, which is slightly lower than the national figure. Incomes have risen since 2011, with 19.3% of households now earning $3,000 or more per week.

Health profiles are typical for the area, with 27.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. Those reporting mental health conditions (7.8%) are lower than in most other areas.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in other areas and have fallen since 2011 to 11.2%. About 11% of the population provides unpaid care, which is about the same as the national figure.

First Nations residents in Ashmore have a higher typical personal income ($778) and a higher Year 12 completion rate (54.5%) than those in most other similar areas.

Family setups are diverse, with 57% of households being couples with children and 15.5% being one-parent families. About 26.2% of people live alone, an increase of 3.5 points since 2011.

Renting is less common here than across the state, with only 24.5% of households renting. Typical weekly rents are $450, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

While public transport use is low at 1.3%, the area is well served with 52 stops and 7 routes. Most people rely on cars, with 38.2% of homes owning two vehicles.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.2% of residents having moved house in the last five years. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen since 2011.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas at 52.9%, and the unemployment rate is 5.5%. The most common industries for local workers are healthcare, construction, and retail.

Ashmore is a significant business hub with 1,624 businesses, which is more than 80% of similar areas. Its overall advantage score of 1,007 is slightly above the national average.

The area experiences much higher annual rainfall than the Queensland average, reaching 1,469mm. Average maximum temperatures are 26.1 degrees, which is well below the state average.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 96.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Residents have excellent access to amenities, with 89.3% within a 15-minute walk of groceries.