Ashmore
QLD 4214 • Rest of QLD
About Ashmore
Ashmore is a central Gold Coast suburb 8 kilometres from Surfers Paradise. The suburb offers a quieter residential alternative to the beach strip, with good access to Ashmore City shopping and major roads. Family homes on larger blocks characterise the area.
Central Gold Coast living defines Ashmore—families enjoy space and affordability while beaches and entertainment remain accessible. The suburb attracts those who work on the Gold Coast but prefer suburban quiet.
Ashmore falls under postcode 4214 and is governed by Gold Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Southport electorate.
Location
State
Postcode
4214
Urban Area
Gold Coast
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.99°, 153.37°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
6.83 km²
Elevation
23m
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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641 Ashmore Road
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10 A.B. Paterson Drive
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Cnr Napper Road & Arundel Drive
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Currumburra Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Median Rent (weekly)
$450
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
43 years
Demographics
Census 2016
11,910
Census 2021
12,415
▲ 4.2% growth
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income 2016
$32,968
Income 2021
$38,480
▲ 16.7% increase
Income Comparison
Population: ABS Census 2021
Income: ABS Census 2021
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Born in Australia
7,761
Born Overseas
3,618
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 924
- 2. England 575
- 3. Japan 181
- 4. South Africa 141
- 5. China 132
- 6. Philippines 117
- 7. India 80
- 8. United States 76
- 9. Germany 68
- 10. Scotland 66
- 11. South Korea 63
- 12. Thailand 53
- 13. Malaysia 51
- 14. Iran 50
- 15. Italy 45
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)
English
4,895
Australian
3,536
Irish
1,319
Scottish
1,246
German
577
Italian
433
Chinese
413
New Zealander
279
Maori
260
Dutch
188
Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census
5,264
Both parents born in Australia
4,363
Both parents born overseas
1,719
One parent AU, one overseas
Religion 2021 Census
Christianity
43.8%
No Religion
41.7%
Buddhism
2.0%
Hinduism
0.8%
Islam
0.7%
Judaism
0.3%
Sikhism
0.1%
Age Distribution 2021 Census
0-4 years
621 (5.0%)
5-14 years
1,436 (11.6%)
15-19 years
735 (5.9%)
20-24 years
670 (5.4%)
25-34 years
1,401 (11.3%)
35-44 years
1,632 (13.1%)
45-54 years
1,687 (13.6%)
55-64 years
1,441 (11.6%)
65-74 years
1,299 (10.5%)
75-84 years
988 (8.0%)
85+ years
501 (4.0%)