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Ashby WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Ashby, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Ashby WA is 2,850 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ashby is $760 per week ($39,520 per year). Median rent in Ashby is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Ashby has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Ashby has a population density of 2031.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ashby is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Gujarati. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ashby is $1,863.

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Ashby Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ashby Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$760/wk

$39,520 per year

#4318 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$380/wk

$1,647 per month

#2445 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,863/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Ashby Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.8% (1,334) Female 53.2% (1,515)

Population Density

2031.4

people per km²

2,850 people · 1.4 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,973

Family income/wk

Ashby Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Ashby Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

46.0% 386 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

54.0% 453 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Ashby Country of Birth

Australia

71.0%

England

21.8%

India

4.2%

Canada

0.8%

Egypt

0.7%

China

0.5%

France

0.4%

Afghanistan

0.3%

Greece

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Ashby Religion

No Religion

46.8%

Catholic

20.6%

Anglican

15.9%

Not stated

5.3%

Christian (other)

4.3%

Other Religions Tot

3.0%

Hinduism

2.1%

Baptist

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ashby Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

61.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Ashby Languages Spoken at Home

Gujarati

19.3%

Other

18.5%

IAL Punjabi

16.3%

Afrikaans

15.6%

Mandarin

11.1%

Arabic

6.7%

Vietnamese

6.7%

Malayalam

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Ashby Employment

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Employed full-time

37.8% 792 people

⏰

Employed part-time

21.5% 451 people

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Unemployed

3.1% 64 people

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Not in labour force

37.7% 791 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Ashby Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

41.7%

Bachelor Degree

27.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.2%

Postgraduate Degree

6.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.9%

Certificate I/II

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Ashby Occupation

Professionals

25.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.7%

Community & Personal Service

14.8%

Clerical & Administrative

12.0%

Managers

10.9%

Labourers

5.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.4%

Sales Workers

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Ashby Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.3%

Engineering

19.1%

Society & Culture

15.0%

Health

13.3%

Education

9.4%

Architecture & Building

7.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.1%

Information Technology

3.5%

Creative Arts

3.4%

Agriculture & Environment

2.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Ashby Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.9%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ashby Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.1%

$1-$149/wk

0.3%

$150-$299/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.7%

$500-$649/wk

11.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.1%

$800-$999/wk

6.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.7%

$4,000+/wk

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ashby Marital Status

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Married

50.6% 1,156

↔️

Separated

3.6% 83

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Divorced

10.2% 232

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Widowed

7.8% 179

👤

Never married

27.8% 634

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ashby Ancestry

English

37.3%

Australian

21.5%

Scottish

9.0%

Irish

8.3%

Other

8.1%

Indian

3.6%

Italian

3.4%

German

2.1%

South African

2.0%

Chinese

1.7%

Dutch

1.5%

Welsh

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ashby School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

38.4%

Secondary — Government

18.5%

Vocational Education

10.5%

Pre-school

9.9%

Primary — Catholic

6.9%

Secondary — Catholic

6.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Ashby Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.6% 253

✅

No need for assistance

95.4% 5,244

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Ashby Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

12.5% 272

—

Not a volunteer

87.5% 1,903

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ashby Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.9%

$450-$599/mo

1.9%

$600-$799/mo

2.2%

$800-$999/mo

2.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

8.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

34.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ashby How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.3%

Did not go to work

13.5%

Car (passenger)

4.4%

Train

2.4%

Bus

1.6%

Other

1.3%

Walked only

1.0%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.3%

Truck

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Ashby Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.6%

1 vehicle

43.2%

2 vehicles

36.6%

3 vehicles

9.9%

4+ vehicles

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Ashby Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.4%

2 bedrooms

21.1%

3 bedrooms

21.3%

4 bedrooms

47.8%

5 bedrooms

3.2%

6+ bedrooms

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Ashby Population Mobility

11.2%

moved in the last year

35.5%

moved in the last 5 years

4.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ashby Indigenous Population

0.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

5,449

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ashby Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

268

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Ashby Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.1%

$1-$149/wk

2.9%

$150-$299/wk

5.4%

$300-$399/wk

3.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

10.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.7%

$3,500+/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ashby Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.8%

Couple — no children

27.3%

Couple — no children under 15

13.5%

One parent — children under 15

9.4%

One parent — no children under 15

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ashby Military Service

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Previously served

2.5% 55

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Never served

97.5% 2,130

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ashby Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

8.9% 193

—

Did not provide

91.1% 1,975

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ashby Children Ever Born

No children

25.7%

1 child

14.8%

2 children

35.3%

3 children

16.9%

4 children

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Ashby When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

112

1971–1980

116

1981–1990

146

1991–2000

138

2001–2010

346

2011–2015

194

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Ashby Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.1%

5–14 hours

28.7%

15–29 hours

12.4%

30+ hours

9.2%

Did not do domestic work

28.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Ashby Household Size

1 person

30.8%

2 persons

30.8%

3 persons

15.6%

4 persons

15.5%

5 persons

5.1%

6+ persons

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ashby Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,393

Moved from WA

243

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from NT

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Ashby Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.2%

Step family — no other children

15.8%

Blended family — no other children

2.6%

Intact family — other children present

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ashby Schools

schools nearby

government

1021

avg ICSEA score

5,741

total students

Edgewater Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 414 students

1064

ICSEA

Mater Dei College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,047 students

1056

ICSEA

St Anthony's School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 378 students

1046

ICSEA

Spring Hill Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 722 students

1028

ICSEA

Tapping Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 497 students

1023

ICSEA

Carramar Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 556 students

1023

ICSEA

Wanneroo Secondary College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,367 students

994

ICSEA

Wanneroo Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 414 students

985

ICSEA

East Wanneroo Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 346 students

972

ICSEA

St Stephen's School - Carramar Campus Independent

Combined

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Ashby Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,416/wk

Median Rent $380/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.8%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Ashby

Your weekly income

≈ $6,136/month

Median rent $380/wk

Left after rent $1,036/wk

Rent share 26.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ashby

What is the population of Ashby WA?

The population of Ashby WA is 2,850 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2031.4 people per km².Ashby is ranked #2,504 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ashby?

The median personal income in Ashby WA is $760 per week, or $39,520 per year.The median household income is $1,416 per week.Family income is $1,973 per week.Ashby is ranked #4,318 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ashby?

Median rent in Ashby WA is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 26.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.Ashby ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ashby?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ashby WA is $1,863. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ashby?

The median age in Ashby WA is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ashby a good suburb to live in?

Ashby is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 2,850.The median income is $760/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50032. All dollar figures in AUD.