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Ashmore
7 km²
A significantly older population marks Ashmore, where the typical resident is 43 and seniors make up over 22% of the community. This Gold Coast area is a large residential hub with a strong international feel, as nearly 30% of people were born overseas. It is a very walkable suburb where most homes are just a short stroll from parks, groceries, and public transport. The community is a mix of established families and a high number of one-parent households.
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Ashmore is noticeably older than the Queensland and national typical age of 38, with a high proportion of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 16.5% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.
The community has a strong overseas connection, with 29.1% of people born abroad, well above the state average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
About 13.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. However, this is well below the national figure of 22.3%.
Religion is split almost evenly, with 43.8% of people identifying as Christian and 41.7% reporting no religion, a figure slightly above the national average.
The area is well-qualified, with 57.9% of residents completing Year 12, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Around 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical weekly family income is $2,007, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. Weekly personal income is a little below the national average at $740.
Health profiles are typical for the region, with 27.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is about the same as the national figure.
Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 11.2%, and the proportion of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework is also notably low.
First Nations residents in Ashmore have a much higher Year 12 completion rate than the national figure. Typical personal income for this group is also well above the state and national averages.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, making up 15.5% of households. About 26.2% of people live alone.
Rent is much higher than the state and national averages, with a typical weekly cost of $450. Detached houses are less common here than in most other areas.
The area is well-served by public transport, with a very high number of stops and a short 3-minute walk to the nearest one for most people.
The community is quite mobile, with 40.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 10.3% of the population.
Full-time employment is much lower than the national average at 52.9%. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance.
Ashmore is very walkable, with a score of 6.6, well above the state average. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 89.3% are close to groceries.