Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Ashgrove

7 km²

Ashgrove has a well-above-average share of degree-holders, high household incomes and a slightly larger population than usual.

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📍 Ashgrove, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population13,716▲ +6.2%since 2011 Median age38 yrs▲ +11.8%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.0%People aged 65 and over11.9%Children under 1520.9%People in a de facto relationship9.8%▲ +4.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Ashgrove, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)28.4%

Young adults (25–44)23.4%

Children (0–14)20.9%

Youth (15–24)15.4%

Seniors (65+)11.9%

Marital status

In Ashgrove, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (39%) and Divorced (7%).

Married49%
Never married39%
Divorced7%
Widowed3%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Ashgrove, the largest group is Australia at 89%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia78.5%

England4.3%

New Zealand2.4%

South Africa1.0%

India0.8%

China0.6%

Philippines0.3%

Italy0.3%

Nepal0.2%

Vietnam0.2%

Ancestry

In Ashgrove, the largest group is English at 31%, followed by Australian (28%) and Irish (16%).

English40.7%

Australian36.5%

Irish20.9%

Scottish13.9%

German6.1%

Italian4.6%

Chinese2.2%

Dutch1.8%

Indian1.8%

Greek0.7%

Language

People using another language at home8.8%

Language used at home

In Ashgrove, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Italian (1%).

English only89.0%

Mandarin0.9%

Italian0.6%

Hindi0.5%

Cantonese0.3%

Greek0.2%

Vietnamese0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Arabic0.0%

Religion

People with no religion41.3%

Religious affiliation

In Ashgrove, the largest group is Christianity at 54%, followed by No religion (43%) and Hinduism (1%).

Christianity54%
No religion43%
Hinduism1%
Buddhism1%
Islam0%
Other religions0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1284.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher49.2%

Highest year of school

In Ashgrove, the largest group is Year 12 at 86%, followed by Year 10 (8%) and Year 11 (3%).

Year 1284.0%

Year 107.7%

Year 113.2%

Year 9 or below2.3%

Highest qualification level

In Ashgrove, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 46%, followed by Postgraduate degree (20%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (13%).

Bachelor degree42.3%

Postgraduate degree18.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma11.8%

Certificate III / IV11.6%

Graduate diploma / certificate7.0%

Certificate I / II1.3%

Field of qualification

In Ashgrove, the largest group is Management & commerce at 25%, followed by Society & culture (16%) and Health (14%).

Management & commerce23.3%

Society & culture15.3%

Health13.2%

Engineering & related10.1%

Education9.3%

Creative arts6.3%

Architecture & building5.0%

Natural & physical sciences4.2%

Information technology3.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services2.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,153▲ +37.1%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,873▲ +38.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,643▲ +43.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week27.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week45.7%

Household income distribution

In Ashgrove, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 36%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (25%) and $650–$1,499 (17%).

$4,000 or more33.8%

$1,500–$2,99923.6%

$650–$1,49916.1%

$3,000–$3,99911.9%

Under $6509.2%

Personal income distribution

In Ashgrove, the largest group is Under $650 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (26%) and $1,500–$2,999 (25%).

Under $65032.5%

$650–$1,49925.0%

$1,500–$2,99924.1%

$3,000 or more15.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition23.9%People with a mental health condition8.3%People needing help with daily activities3.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Ashgrove, the largest group is None at 75%, followed by One condition (19%) and Two conditions (4%).

None71.3%

One condition18.2%

Two conditions4.1%

Three or more1.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Ashgrove, the largest group is Mental health at 21%, followed by Other condition (20%) and Asthma (20%).

Mental health8.3%

Other condition8.0%

Asthma7.7%

Arthritis5.5%

Heart disease3.0%

Cancer2.7%

Diabetes2.2%

Lung condition1.1%

Stroke0.5%

Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers23.0%People providing unpaid care12.6%People caring for children unpaid32.8%People who served in the Defence Force3.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8▲ +3.7%since 2011 One-parent families9.3%People living alone20.7%▼ -4.2%since 2011

Family composition

In Ashgrove, the largest group is Couples with children at 71%, followed by Couples without children (19%) and One-parent families (9%).

Couples with children71%
Couples without children19%
One-parent families9%
Other families1%

Household size

In Ashgrove, the largest group is 2 people at 28%, followed by 4 people (22%) and 1 person (21%).

2 people28.2%

4 people22.3%

1 person20.7%

3 people17.0%

5 people9.2%

6 or more2.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$440▲ +18.9%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,600▲ +11.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting26.9%Homes owned outright31.0%Separate (detached) houses77.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms76.2%▲ +3.7%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Ashgrove, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 41%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Rented (27%).

Owned with a mortgage41%
Owned outright31%
Rented27%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Ashgrove, the largest group is Separate house at 77%, followed by Flat or apartment (20%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (2%).

Separate house77%
Flat or apartment20%
Townhouse / semi-detached2%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Ashgrove, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 30%, followed by 4 bedrooms (28%) and 2 bedrooms (21%).

3 bedrooms30.2%

4 bedrooms27.4%

2 bedrooms20.5%

5 or more18.5%

1 bedroom2.7%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Ashgrove, the largest group is $350–$549 at 50%, followed by $200–$349 (21%) and $550–$749 (16%).

$350–$54948.6%

$200–$34920.5%

$550–$74915.6%

$750 or more9.5%

Under $2003.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Ashgrove, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 42%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (27%) and $1,000–$1,799 (18%).

$3,000 or more40.3%

$1,800–$2,99925.9%

$1,000–$1,79917.3%

Under $1,00011.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.0%▼ -30.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Ashgrove, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 40%, followed by 1 vehicle (36%) and 3 vehicles (13%).

2 vehicles39.8%

1 vehicle35.7%

3 vehicles13.3%

4 or more6.2%

No vehicle5.0%

How people get to work

In Ashgrove, the largest group is Car (driver) at 50%, followed by Worked at home (35%) and Bus (5%).

Car (driver)41.7%

Worked at home29.8%

Bus4.6%

Car (passenger)3.9%

Walked2.2%

Bicycle1.3%

Train0.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years40.7%Recent arrivals from overseas11.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.7%Labour-force participation73.0%Employed full-time58.6%

Industries people work in

In Ashgrove, the largest group is Professional & technical at 16%, followed by Health care & social assistance (16%) and Education & training (12%).

Professional & technical15.7%

Health care & social assistance15.2%

Education & training12.1%

Retail trade7.1%

Public administration & safety7.1%

Accommodation & food7.0%

Construction5.8%

Finance & insurance5.1%

Manufacturing2.8%

Other services2.6%

Occupations people work in

In Ashgrove, the largest group is Professionals at 40%, followed by Managers (18%) and Clerical & administrative (12%).

Professionals39.9%

Managers17.7%

Clerical & administrative11.5%

Community & personal service9.0%

Sales workers7.6%

Technicians & trades6.9%

Labourers4.4%

Machinery operators & drivers1.8%

Areas within Ashgrove

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Nearby areas

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