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Ashwell QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Ashwell, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Ashwell QLD is 97 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ashwell is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Median rent in Ashwell is $363 per week ($1,573 per month). Ashwell has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Ashwell has a population density of 12.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ashwell is $1,598.

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Ashwell Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ashwell Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$687/wk

$35,724 per year

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Median Rent

$363/wk

$1,573 per month

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,598/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Ashwell Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.9% (45) Female 54.1% (53)

Population Density

12.9

people per km²

97 people · 7.5 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,458

Family income/wk

Ashwell Age Distribution

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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Ashwell Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

44.0% 11 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

56.0% 14 dwellings

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

Ashwell Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Ashwell Religion

No Religion

38.8%

Not stated

24.5%

Catholic

13.3%

Baptist

9.2%

Uniting Church

7.1%

Anglican

4.1%

Christian (other)

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ashwell Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

35.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.3%

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

Ashwell Employment

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Employed full-time

38.7% 24 people

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Employed part-time

30.6% 19 people

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Not in labour force

30.6% 19 people

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

Ashwell Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

66.7%

Certificate I/II

16.7%

Bachelor Degree

8.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

8.3%

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

Ashwell Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.2%

Community & Personal Service

22.2%

Professionals

18.5%

Labourers

14.8%

Clerical & Administrative

11.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.1%

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

Ashwell Field of Study

Engineering

21.9%

Society & Culture

21.9%

Health

18.8%

Management & Commerce

18.8%

Education

9.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.4%

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

Ashwell Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ashwell Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

14.3%

$800-$999/wk

17.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

14.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

17.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

14.3%

$4,000+/wk

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ashwell Marital Status

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Married

66.3% 57

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Divorced

10.5% 9

👤

Never married

23.3% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ashwell Ancestry

English

38.1%

Australian

28.8%

German

9.3%

New Zealander

5.9%

Irish

5.1%

Maori

5.1%

Scottish

4.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ashwell School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

62.5%

Primary — Catholic

37.5%

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

Ashwell Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.8% 3

✅

No need for assistance

98.2% 161

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

Ashwell Volunteering

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Volunteer

25.0% 17

—

Not a volunteer

75.0% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ashwell Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

55.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ashwell How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.7%

Did not go to work

13.5%

Car (passenger)

10.8%

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

Ashwell Car Ownership

1 vehicle

32.0%

2 vehicles

28.0%

3 vehicles

20.0%

4+ vehicles

20.0%

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

Ashwell Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

41.9%

4 bedrooms

35.5%

5 bedrooms

12.9%

6+ bedrooms

9.7%

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

Ashwell Population Mobility

18.4%

moved in the last year

38.6%

moved in the last 5 years

2.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ashwell Indigenous Population

3.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

177

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ashwell Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

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

Ashwell Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk

8.7%

$400-$499/wk

21.7%

$500-$649/wk

6.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.7%

$800-$999/wk

15.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ashwell Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.7%

Couple — no children

40.0%

Couple — no children under 15

13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ashwell Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

8.2% 6

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Previously served

9.6% 7

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Never served

82.2% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ashwell Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.9% 10

—

Did not provide

86.1% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ashwell Children Ever Born

No children

37.5%

2 children

18.8%

3 children

43.8%

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

Ashwell When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1991–2000

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

Ashwell Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

11.4%

5–14 hours

35.4%

15–29 hours

22.8%

30+ hours

10.1%

Did not do domestic work

20.3%

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

Ashwell Household Size

1 person

21.9%

2 persons

37.5%

3 persons

9.4%

4 persons

9.4%

5 persons

12.5%

6+ persons

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ashwell Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

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

Ashwell Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ashwell Schools

schools nearby

government

925

avg ICSEA score

550

total students

Ashwell State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 65 students

929

ICSEA

Rosewood State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 485 students

920

ICSEA

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

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Ashwell Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,375/wk

Median Rent $363/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.4%

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

If you earn X in Ashwell

Your weekly income

≈ $5,958/month

Median rent $363/wk

Left after rent $1,012/wk

Rent share 26.4%

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Ashwell vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Humboldt

Pop: 49 Income: $1,321/wk

Amby

Pop: 49 Income: $512/wk

Rewan

Pop: 49 Income: $1,263/wk

Dunkeld (Qld)

Pop: 49 Income: $774/wk

Evergreen

Pop: 49 Income: $850/wk

Glen Echo

Pop: 49 Income: $525/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ashwell

What is the population of Ashwell QLD?

The population of Ashwell QLD is 97 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Ashwell?

The median personal income in Ashwell QLD is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,458 per week.

How much is rent in Ashwell?

Median rent in Ashwell QLD is $363 per week ($1,573 per month).Rent represents 26.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Ashwell?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ashwell QLD is $1,598. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ashwell?

The median age in Ashwell QLD is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ashwell a good suburb to live in?

Ashwell is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 97.The median income is $687/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.4% 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: 30094. All dollar figures in AUD.