Ashmore, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Ashmore QLD is 12,415 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ashmore is $740 per week ($38,480 per year). Median rent in Ashmore is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Ashmore has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Ashmore has a population density of 1,818 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ashmore is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (41.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Japanese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ashmore is $1,950.

Population

12,415

Census 2021

Median income

$740/wk

Personal, Census 2021

Median rent

$450/wk

Weekly, Census 2021

Median age

43years

Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Ashmore vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Ashmore is $740 a week, in line with the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 788th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $450 a week, $130 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 28.5% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 43, 1 year older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Ashmore	Typical QLD	Difference	Typical Australia
Personal income	$740/wk	$747/wk	−1%	$766/wk
Household income	$1,581/wk	$1,593/wk	−1%	$1,637/wk
Rent	$450/wk	$320/wk	+41%	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,950/mo	$1,625/mo	+20%	$1,733/mo
Median age	43	42	+1 yrs	42
Rent share of household income	28.5%	20.4%	+8.0 pts	20.3%

Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au

Ashmore Population

12,415 residents at the 2021 Census.

Ashmore Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$740/wk

$38,480 per year

Ranked 4,735 of 14,663

Median Rent

$450/wk

$1,950 per month

Ranked 1,049 of 14,663

Median Age

43years

5 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Ashmore Rent Prices & Affordability

28% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,581/wk

Median rent $450/wk

Rent to income 28.5%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Ashmore against your income

Your weekly income

About $6,851 a month

Median rent $450/wk

Left after rent $1,131/wk

Rent share 28.5%

Ashmore Schools

schools nearby

government

1053

avg ICSEA score

12,599

total students

Emmanuel College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,686 students

1139

ICSEA

Queensland Academy for Health Sciences Government

Secondary · 10-12 · 468 students

1109

ICSEA

Benowa State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 894 students

1089

ICSEA

Trinity Lutheran College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,322 students

1086

ICSEA

Josiah College Independent

Combined · U · 102 students

1084

ICSEA

Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 815 students

1074

ICSEA

St Kevin's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 427 students

1072

ICSEA

Benowa State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 2,129 students

1064

ICSEA

Bellevue Park State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 729 students

1059

ICSEA

Aquinas College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 805 students

1058

ICSEA

Ashmore State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 745 students

1040

ICSEA

Musgrave Hill State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 636 students

1028

ICSEA

Southport Special School Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 212 students

1027

ICSEA

Southport State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 538 students

1012

ICSEA

Keebra Park State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,001 students

968

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 18 schools.

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

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Ashmore Map

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People in Ashmore

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.7% (5,913) Female 52.3% (6,495)

Population Density

1,818

people per km²

12,415 people · 6.8 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,007

Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand

7.4%

England

4.6%

Japan

1.5%

South Africa

1.1%

China

1.1%

Philippines

0.9%

India

0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Japanese

1.9%

Mandarin

1.8%

Spanish

0.6%

Korean

0.6%

French

0.5%

Greek

0.5%

Italian

0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English

39.4%

Australian

28.5%

Irish

10.6%

Scottish

10.0%

German

4.6%

Italian

3.5%

Chinese

3.3%

New Zealander

2.2%

Maori

2.1%

Dutch

1.5%

Australian Aboriginal

1.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion

41.3%

Catholic

18.4%

Anglican

12.0%

Not stated

10.2%

Uniting Church

3.1%

Christian (other)

2.8%

Buddhism

2.0%

Presbyterian and Reformed

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married

43.2% 4,478

Separated

3.3% 340

Divorced

11.4% 1,182

Widowed

7.3% 752

Never married

34.8% 3,604

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15

41.0%

Couple: no children

26.8%

Couple: no children under 15

16.6%

One parent: children under 15

8.3%

One parent: no children under 15

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person

26.2%

2 persons

32.0%

3 persons

16.8%

4 persons

16.7%

5 persons

5.8%

6+ persons

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Ashmore

Housing Tenure

Of the 4,494 occupied private dwellings in Ashmore at the 2021 Census, 24.5% were rented, 30.9% owned outright and 38.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type

4.1% 183 dwellings

Owned outright

30.9% 1,389 dwellings

Owned with mortgage

38.9% 1,748 dwellings

Rented

24.5% 1,099 dwellings

Tenure type not stated

1.6% 74 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house

76.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

16.9%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.3%

2 bedrooms

18.7%

3 bedrooms

41.6%

4 bedrooms

26.6%

5 bedrooms

7.0%

6+ bedrooms

1.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.7%

$300-$449/mo

2.2%

$450-$599/mo

1.0%

$600-$799/mo

3.3%

$800-$999/mo

4.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

28.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.6%

1 vehicle

35.3%

2 vehicles

38.1%

3 vehicles

13.6%

4+ vehicles

7.4%

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

Work, income and education in Ashmore

Employment

Employed full-time

34.8% 3,058 people

Employed part-time

24.1% 2,117 people

Unemployed

3.9% 342 people

Not in labour force

37.2% 3,265 people

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

Occupation

Professionals

28.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.1%

Community & Personal Service

13.9%

Managers

13.5%

Clerical & Administrative

12.6%

Sales Workers

6.4%

Labourers

5.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.2%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

1.2%

$300-$399/wk

2.1%

$400-$499/wk

8.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

7.0%

$800-$999/wk

6.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.3%

$4,000+/wk

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.9%

$1-$149/wk

4.6%

$150-$299/wk

6.2%

$300-$399/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

10.0%

$800-$999/wk

11.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.5%

$3,500+/wk

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.8%

Did not go to work

13.1%

Car (passenger)

4.7%

Walked only

1.9%

Bus

1.0%

Truck

0.9%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.8%

Bicycle

0.6%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.5%

Train

0.4%

Other

0.4%

Tram/Light Rail

0.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

67.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

34.2%

Bachelor Degree

29.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.5%

Postgraduate Degree

8.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.6%

Certificate I/II

1.8%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.7%

Health

14.6%

Society & Culture

14.1%

Engineering

12.0%

Architecture & Building

9.1%

Education

8.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.1%

Creative Arts

4.9%

Information Technology

3.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.9%

Agriculture & Environment

1.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government

26.8%

Secondary: Government

22.8%

Vocational Education

12.5%

Pre-school

10.0%

Secondary: Other Non-Govt

9.8%

Primary: Catholic

7.3%

Primary: Other Non-Govt

6.2%

Secondary: Catholic

4.5%

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

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Mundingburra

Income: $727/wk Rent: $270/wk $180/wk less rent

Pittsworth

Income: $651/wk Rent: $275/wk $175/wk less rent

Kepnock

Income: $608/wk Rent: $280/wk $170/wk less rent

Suburbs near Ashmore

The closest suburb to Ashmore is Molendinar, 1.8 km away.

Molendinar

1.8 km away · income $703/wk · rent $450/wk

Benowa

2.7 km away · income $776/wk · rent $580/wk

Southport (Qld)

3.0 km away · income $666/wk · rent $410/wk

Carrara

3.4 km away · income $771/wk · rent $450/wk

Parkwood (Qld)

3.8 km away · income $736/wk · rent $538/wk

Bundall

4.4 km away · income $902/wk · rent $480/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ashmore

What is the population of Ashmore QLD?

The population of Ashmore QLD is 12,415 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,818 people per km². Ashmore is ranked #419 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ashmore?

The median personal income in Ashmore QLD is $740 per week, or $38,480 per year. The median household income is $1,581 per week. Family income is $2,007 per week. Ashmore is ranked #4,735 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ashmore?

Median rent in Ashmore QLD is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Rent represents 28.5% of household income, which is considered moderate. Ashmore ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ashmore?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ashmore QLD is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ashmore?

The median age in Ashmore QLD is 43 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ashmore a good suburb to live in?

Ashmore is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 12,415. The median income is $740/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Ashmore, QLD: suburb profile

Ashmore vs the typical QLD suburb

Ashmore Population

Ashmore Median Income & Rent

Ashmore Rent Prices & Affordability

Median rent in Ashmore against your income

Ashmore Schools

Ashmore Map

People in Ashmore

Demographics

Gender Split

Population Density

Households

Age Distribution

Most common overseas birthplaces

Most common languages at home other than English

Ancestry

Religion

Indigenous Population

Marital Status

Family Structure

Household Size

Homes in Ashmore

Housing Tenure

Dwelling Types

Number of Bedrooms

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

Car Ownership

Work, income and education in Ashmore

Employment

Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

How People Get to Work

Education Level

Qualifications

Field of Study

School & University Attendance

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Long-term Health Conditions

Unpaid Carers

Volunteering

Military Service

Children Ever Born

When Migrants Arrived

Population Mobility

Where Residents Moved From

Unpaid Domestic Work

Family Blending

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