Ashtonfield

Families with children are common here, as 20.8% of the population are under 15, which is a little above the national figure. The typical resident is 39, and the area has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most similar areas.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with 85.2% of residents born in Australia. This is far below the state and national proportions for people born overseas.

English is the main language for 88.5% of the population. While a higher share of people use another language at home compared to similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales and Australian averages.

Over half of residents identify as Christian, while 36.5% report no religion. This figure for those with no religion is well above the state average but a little below the national figure.

Education levels are higher than in most similar areas, with 20.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, this is well below the New South Wales and national averages.

Incomes are significantly higher than in most similar areas, with the typical family earning $2,354 a week. This is a little above the national figure, and 28.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health issues are more common here than in most areas, with 32.3% of people reporting a condition. This includes a much higher rate of mental health conditions than the state and national figures.

Caring for children is a major activity here, with 33.2% of people providing unpaid childcare, which is well above the national average. More residents have served in the Defence Force than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community in Ashtonfield has a much lower unemployment rate than the state or nation. Weekly personal income for First Nations residents is also well above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household, which is a little above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 63.6% of families.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 96.1% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, and 20% of residents work from home. While there are more public transport stops than in most similar areas, the typical walk to the nearest stop takes 48 minutes.

About 37% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is a little below the state and national figures. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.1% of the population.

The workforce is very active, with 68.4% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Full-time employment is also higher than in most similar areas.

The area is somewhat walkable, but it is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services within a 15-minute walk. Almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park.