Ashmore
Statistical Area - sa2

Ashmore has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Ashmore's population is around 13,076 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 661 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,415 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,939 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 297 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,914 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data are applied where utilized. Moving forward, demographic trends project an above median population growth for locations outside of capital cities. The area is expected to grow by 1,864 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 12.3% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Ashmore according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Ashmore has received roughly 10 dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports that between financial years 2021 to 2025, around 50 dwellings were approved, with 4 already approved in the current financial year ending June 2026. Each new dwelling constructed over these five years has attracted an average of 4.6 new residents annually. This demand significantly outpaces supply, exerting upward pressure on prices and intensifying competition among buyers.

The average construction cost for new properties is approximately $689,000, slightly above the regional norm, indicating a focus on quality developments. Commercial approvals this year totalled $20.5 million, reflecting moderate commercial development activity. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Ashmore's building activity is 84.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes, with the area recording levels under the national average, suggesting its established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent development has consisted entirely of standalone homes, preserving Ashmore's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

New construction favours detached housing more than current patterns suggest (69.0% at Census), demonstrating ongoing robust demand for family homes. The location has approximately 1309 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Population forecasts project Ashmore will gain 1,608 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Ashmore has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 35 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones are The Hills Ashmore, Hart Street Residences, Victoria & Albert Broadbeach, and the Ashmore - Cotlew and Freda streets intersection upgrade. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The employment environment in Ashmore shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Ashmore's workforce is skilled with well-represented essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.0% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.4%.

As of June 2025, 7,008 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.9% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is equal to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Professional & technical services have a notably high concentration, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence, with only 0.5% of residents employed in these sectors compared to the regional average of 4.5%. Many Ashmore residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census working population counts. In the 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 2.4%, labour force grew by 2.0%, and unemployment fell by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23% (losing 8,070 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National forecasts suggest employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ashmore's current employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows Ashmore had a median taxpayer income of $48,928 and an average income of $63,614. These figures are slightly below the national averages of $50,780 and $64,844 respectively for Rest of Qld. Using Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year ending June 2022, estimated median income as of March 2025 is approximately $54,657, while the average is estimated at $71,063. Census data from 2021 ranks Ashmore's household, family, and personal incomes modestly, between the 37th and 40th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 31.3% of locals (4,092 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, consistent with surrounding regions at 31.7%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 38th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Ashmore displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Ashmore's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 68.6% houses and 31.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 44.5% houses and 55.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ashmore was recorded at 33.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.6% and rented ones at 25.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, while the median weekly rent figure was $450. Nationally, Ashmore's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Ashmore features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 69.5% of all households, including 30.6% couples with children, 25.6% couples without children, and 12.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for 30.5%, with lone person households at 26.1% and group households making up 4.3%. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.3.

The educational profile of Ashmore exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 26.0% of residents aged 15+, exceeding the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 38.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 14.0% and certificates at 24.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.0% in primary, 9.2% in secondary, and 6.1% in tertiary education. Ashmore's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1501 students. These schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. School places per 100 residents are at 11.5, below the regional average of 18.0, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Analysis of public transport in Ashmore shows 52 active transport stops operating, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are serviced by 7 individual routes, providing a total of 1,035 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 195 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 147 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 19 weekly trips per stop.

Ashmore's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Ashmore's health metrics are close to national benchmarks, with common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts.

Approximately 51% of the total population (~6,694 people) have private health cover, slightly lower than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.8 and 7.4% of residents respectively. About 69.2% of residents reported being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 69.4% across Rest of Qld. The area has 20.5% (2,679 people) of residents aged 65 and over, higher than the 17.1% in Rest of Qld, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Ashmore was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Ashmore, surveyed in 2016, had a population where 15.1% spoke languages other than English at home, with 31.8% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion at 49.0%. While Judaism comprised only 0.3%, this was higher than the Rest of Qld's 0.2%.

In terms of ancestry, English (30.1%), Australian (21.8%), and Other (9.2%) were the top groups. Notable divergences included New Zealand at 1.7% in Ashmore versus 1.4% regionally, Maori at 1.6%, and Hungarian at 0.4%.

Ashmore hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Ashmore is 42 years, which is close to Rest of Qld's average of 41 years but well above Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of Qld average, the cohort aged 35-44 is notably over-represented at 14.7% in Ashmore, while those aged 55-64 are under-represented at 10.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population of those aged 35 to 44 has grown from 13.1% to 14.7%, while the cohort aged 25 to 34 increased from 11.3% to 12.4%. Conversely, the cohort aged 65 to 74 has declined from 10.5% to 9.0% and those aged 55 to 64 dropped from 11.6% to 10.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Ashmore. The cohort aged 25 to 34 is projected to expand by 607 people (37%), growing from 1,625 to 2,233. Meanwhile, the cohorts aged 65 to 74 and 15 to 24 are expected to experience population declines.