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Ashley
1 km²
Daily life in Ashley revolves around a small, car-dependent community of 280 people where detached houses are the only option. It is a notably young area, with a typical resident aged 34 and a high proportion of children. The population has shrunk by 20% since 2011, yet it remains a place of families, with many households featuring three or more bedrooms and a high rate of de facto relationships.
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The community is much younger than most areas, with 22.9% of people being children and a typical age of 34. There is a strong Indigenous presence, as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population rose to 15.0% by 2021.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Irish.
English is the only language used at home, and no one in the community speaks little or no English, putting the area far below the state and national averages for language diversity.
Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 32.9% report no religion, a figure that is about the same as the New South Wales average.
Formal qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 4.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 31.3% completing Year 12.
Typical personal income is $886 a week, which is a little above the national figure. The typical family income has risen significantly since 2011 to reach $2,230 per week.
Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, and only 3.9% need help with daily activities, which is a little below the state average.
Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, although the number of people volunteering and providing general unpaid care has fallen since 2011.
Families with children make up 64.5% of households, while 30.8% of people live alone. This is well above the national figure for single-person homes.
Every home in Ashley is a separate detached house, and 80.2% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state, at 17.6%.
The area is entirely dependent on cars for work, as 0% of residents use public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 20.2% owning three.
The community is very stable, with only 28.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.
Full-time employment is very high at 69.6%, and there is currently no unemployment. Local jobs are concentrated in agriculture, construction, and health care.
While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park, the area is highly car-dependent, with no schools, groceries, or health services reachable on foot.