Ashford

Ashford is much younger than most areas, with a typical age of 35. While the population is larger than 75% of similar areas, it remains balanced with 17.6% of residents being children under 15.

Overseas birthplaces are very common here, with 42.2% of people born abroad—far above the national figure of 27.7%. Indian and Chinese ancestries are the most prominent non-European groups.

Language diversity is very high, as 39.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. Mandarin and Hindi are the most common secondary languages.

Religiously, the area is more traditional than most, with 36.6% of people reporting no religion, which is well below the South Australian figure of 45.8%.

The community is highly qualified, with 42.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national average of 26.3%. This is reflected in the high rate of Year 12 completion.

Typical personal weekly income is $873, which is a little above both the state and national figures. However, typical household income is slightly below the national figure at $1,605 per week.

Residents are generally healthy, with long-term health conditions reported at 27.9%, which is well below the state average. Mental health conditions are slightly more common than in most areas at 9.6%.

Unpaid care for children is more common than usual at 28.0%, though other forms of unpaid help and housework are much lower than the national average. About 18.8% of residents volunteer.

There are 13 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 29 and a personal income that is far above the national figure.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with only 2.2 people per home. A high proportion of residents—33.7%—live alone, and one-parent families are well below the national average.

Renting is very common at 45.6%, far above the national average. The area is dominated by flats, apartments, and townhouses, with very few detached houses or large three-bedroom homes.

Public transport use is very high at 12.8%, far above the national figure. This is supported by a high density of bus stops and a short 5-minute drive to the city.

The population is very mobile, with 58.2% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 34.2% of the community, which is far above the national rate.

More people here are working or looking for work than in most areas, with 65.4% participation. Health care and professional services are the primary industries of employment.

The area has seen a significant drop in crime over the last five years, with a 34.3% decrease. However, rates of theft and property damage remain higher than in most areas.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools.