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Ashburton
3 km²
Almost half of the adults in Ashburton hold a bachelor degree or higher, making it one of the most qualified areas in the region. This high level of education is reflected in the community's wealth, with typical weekly household incomes far exceeding the national figure. It is a family-oriented suburb where homes are generally larger and more children live than in most other areas. The community is also notably diverse, with a significant proportion of residents born overseas.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the state and national figure. Families are common here, with 20% of the population being children under 15, a rate higher than most similar areas.
Overseas born residents make up 28% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, Chinese ancestry is also prominent at 13.6%.
About 22.7% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most areas. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken here.
A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 46%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
This is a highly qualified area where 49.6% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Nearly 80% of residents completed Year 12, among the highest rates for its level.
Weekly household incomes are far above the state and national figures, with a typical family earning $3,422. About 44.3% of households earn $3,000 or more each week, which is among the highest at this level.
Long-term health conditions are slightly less common here than in the rest of the state. However, a higher than usual 6.4% of residents need help with daily activities.
Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care and look after children than people in most other areas. About 18.3% of the community are volunteers, which is well above the national figure.
The First Nations community is small, with 35 people. Those who completed Year 12 are among the highest at this level, at 68.2%, which is far above the national figure.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 71.3% of households are couples with children.
Separate houses make up 76.1% of dwellings, and 80.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are very high, with a typical monthly payment of $3,000, among the highest at this level.
Work from home is very common at 44.8%, far above the national figure. The area is well connected, with a short 14-minute drive to the city and a high number of public transport stops.
Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.7% of the population, which is higher than most areas. About 32.6% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.
More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce, with many employed in technical or health roles.
Ashburton is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.4. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools, and 99.9% are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.