Ashwood

The typical resident is 39 years old, which is lower than most similar areas. About 17.9% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over, and 16.7% are children under 15.

Ashwood is very diverse, with 39% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Reflecting its birthplace diversity, 37% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the state figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

About 41.9% of people report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.8%.

The community is highly qualified, with 41.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Three quarters of residents have completed Year 12, which is also far above the state average.

Earnings are high here, with 30.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,485 is higher than in most similar areas.

A higher than usual 8.4% of people need help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in the rest of the state.

Participation in unpaid childcare is consistent with national figures, though the proportion of people doing 15 or more hours of housework is much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents in Ashwood have a Year 12 completion rate of 50%, which is far above the national average. About 22.5% speak a First Nations language.

Family life varies, with 60.4% of households being couples with children, while 27.8% of people live alone, which is higher than most areas.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 36.7% of households renting. Monthly mortgage payments are very high, typically reaching $2,600.

The area is well-connected, with 38.6% of people working from home, far above the national figure. Public transport use is also higher than in most similar areas.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.6% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.4% of the community.

Full-time employment is higher than in most areas at 61.8%. Many residents work as professionals or managers, particularly in health, professional services, and education.

Ashwood is very walkable, with every single home located within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school. Most residents are also within a short walk of groceries and health services.