Ashby

Seniors make up a huge part of the community, with 41.8% aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 are much less common here than in most other areas, making up only 11.1% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the state average. English, Australian, and Scottish ancestries are the most common backgrounds here.

English is the dominant language, with only 0.9% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

People with no religion make up 40.5% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 43.0%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 38.3% of people having completed Year 12. Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 15.4% of the community.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical household earns $1,113 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 5.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the state, affecting 38.9% of residents. This is consistent with the older population, as 7.6% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a big part of life here, with 16.4% of people providing care and 34.6% doing significant unpaid housework. A higher number of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to most areas.

First Nations people in Ashby are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 52. Their household income is well above the state figure, though typical personal incomes are a little below the national average.

Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.0 people per home. Couples without children make up the majority of families at 61.1%, while 27.9% of people live alone.

Housing is almost entirely made up of separate houses, and 64.3% are owned outright—far above the national figure of 31.0%. Renting is very rare, occurring in only 2.3% of households.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as no one uses public transport to commute and every home has at least one motor vehicle. Public transport stops are non-existent in the area.

The population is quite stable, with only 25.7% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 33.6%. The unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 7.4%.

Ashby is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.