Ashbury

The typical resident is 44, making the community noticeably older than both the state and national figures. While children under 15 make up about 17.3% of the population, there is a much lower rate of people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

Ashbury is more diverse than most areas, with 30.8% of people born overseas. Italian and Greek ancestries are common, and Italy is the most frequent birthplace outside of Australia.

Language diversity is very high, with 35.2% of residents using a language other than English at home—a figure far above the national average. This is reflected in the community, where Italian, Greek, and Arabic are the most common non-English languages.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other similar areas, with 64.4% of residents identifying as Christian. Consequently, the share of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure.

The community is highly qualified, with 33.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also much higher than the state and national averages.

Incomes are very high, with 41.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national figure. The typical family income of $2,869 is also among the highest for its level.

People with mental health conditions are well below the national average at 5.6%. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is higher than in most similar areas.

Providing unpaid care is more common here than in most areas. While many residents do housework and care for children, the number of volunteers is much lower than in other similar locations.

There are 27 First Nations people in the area, who have a Year 12 completion rate that is far above the national average. Their typical personal and household incomes are also well above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home and a much lower rate of people living alone compared to most areas. Most households are couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 48.9% owned outright—far above the national average. Renting is far less common here, and typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest for its level.

A striking 51.7% of the workforce works from home, far above the national figure. The area is very well connected, with a short 3-minute walk to the nearest stop and high public transport frequency.

The population is very stable, as the share of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than in most areas.

Professional and managerial roles make up over half of the occupations. The unemployment rate of 3.1% is a little below both the state and national figures.

Ashbury is very walkable, with every home within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport. Most residents can also reach groceries within a 15-minute walk.