Ashmore · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Ashmore

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

A smaller proportion of people rent in Ashmore compared to the state and national figures. While 24.5% of households rent, which is well below the Queensland average, the area sees quite high rental prices. Most residents live in detached houses, though these are less common here than in other similar areas.

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📍 Ashmore, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Ashmore sits — Median rent (weekly)

$450 ▲ +21.6%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Ashmore — higher than 80% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Ashmore$450
4214, QLD $480
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $450, which is much higher than most areas and a little above the national figure. Monthly mortgage payments are usually $1,950, slightly above the Queensland average and remaining unchanged since 2011.

$450 ▲ +21.6%

Higher than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $370
  • 2016: $400
  • 2021: $450

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,950 → 0.0%

Higher than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,950
  • 2016: $1,855
  • 2021: $1,950

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Ashmore, $350–$549 is the majority at 51%; $550–$749 is next at 23%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Ashmore, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (29%) and Under $1,000 (16%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 30.9% of homes are owned outright, a figure that is about the same as the national average. Renting is less common here than across the state, with the share of renting households falling slightly to 24.5% since 2011.

24.5% ▼ -6.6%

Lower than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 26.2%
  • 2016: 25.9%
  • 2021: 24.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

30.9% ▼ -1.2%

Lower than 55% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 31.3%
  • 2016: 31.5%
  • 2021: 30.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Ashmore, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 39%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Rented (24%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 68.0% of homes, which is well below the state and national figures. While most homes have three or more bedrooms, the number of people per bedroom has moved down from 1.10 in 2011 to 0.80.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

68.0% ▼ -6.7%

Lower than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 73.0%
  • 2016: 68.9%
  • 2021: 68.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

75.8% ▲ +0.4%

Lower than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 75.6%
  • 2016: 74.4%
  • 2021: 75.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Ashmore, Separate house is the majority at 69%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 21%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Ashmore, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 4 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (19%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Ashmore [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/309091263/ashmore/topic/housing-dwellings