Asquith
Asquith's most distinctive feature is its high-skill, apartment-led profile: 48.7% of residents were born overseas and 58.3% have university qualifications, 28.2 percentage points above the national figure. The suburb has 6,160 residents across 3.5 square kilometres, a density of 1,758.3 people per square kilometre, and household income at the 88.1 percentile. Compared with nearby Hornsby and Waitara, Asquith's compact profile is reflected in its apartment share, professional employment and overseas migration. A median age of 36, average household size of 2.7 and 42.6% mortgage tenure point to established working households, while 48.7% apartment living supports a more urban housing pattern.
Population
6,160
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,300/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
39
For buyers, Asquith suits households weighing apartment convenience against detached-house space. Apartments account for 48.7% of dwellings, above the 42.2% separate-house share, while 39.5% of homes have two bedrooms and 27.0% have three. The average mortgage is $2,400 a month, and mortgage payments equal 24.1% of household income, higher than the 21.3% rent-to-income figure but not flagged as mortgage stress. A 35.3% renter share can support buyer demand, although purchasers should compare strata costs, parking and renovation potential because dwelling types differ more than in a conventional house market.
For Buyers
For buyers, Asquith suits households weighing apartment convenience against detached-house space. Apartments account for 48.7% of dwellings, above the 42.2% separate-house share, while 39.5% of homes have two bedrooms and 27.0% have three. The average mortgage is $2,400 a month, and mortgage payments equal 24.1% of household income, higher than the 21.3% rent-to-income figure but not flagged as mortgage stress. A 35.3% renter share can support buyer demand, although purchasers should compare strata costs, parking and renovation potential because dwelling types differ more than in a conventional house market.
For Investors
Investor conditions combine a sizeable tenant base with moderate supply signals. Renting accounts for 35.3% of occupied dwellings, weekly rent is $490 and vacancy is 6.8%, so tenants may have more choice than in a tighter market and rent increases need to be tested against local competition. Development activity reached 39 applications in 12 months, with residential alterations and flat-building work indicating ongoing change rather than a single project pipeline. The growth trend is 1.44% annually and overseas migration is the primary driver, while rent growth has been 11.1%. That mix can support demand because new arrivals and renters broaden the pool, but apartment owners should model strata, vacancy and resale risk.
Development Activity
Total DAs
239
Last 12 Months
39
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-7.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Asquith
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Demographics
At 36, Asquith's median age is 4 years below the national figure, with university attainment at 58.3%, or 28.2 percentage points above national. Overseas-born residents comprise 48.7%, 27.1 points above the national share, helping explain the presence of Mandarin speakers numbering 258, alongside Hindi and Persian at 92 each, Nepali at 85 and Cantonese at 79. English ancestry is recorded at 1,419 people, Chinese at 969 and Indian at 589. Couples with children make up 53.9% of families, while average household size is 2.7, 0.2 above national. Compared with nearby Hornsby and Waitara, Asquith presents a compact, internationally connected profile supported by professional employment and household formation.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
42.2%
Houses
8.7%
Townhouse
48.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing is split between apartments and conventional homes, with apartments at 48.7%, separate houses at 42.2% and semi-detached dwellings at 8.7%. That mix is more apartment-oriented than a detached-house market because nearly half of the dwelling stock is in units and 39.5% of homes have two bedrooms. Three-bedroom homes account for 27.0%, four or more 22.9% and studio or one-bedroom homes 10.6%, creating options across household sizes. Tenure is led by mortgages at 42.6%, followed by renting at 35.3% and outright ownership at 21.6%. Mortgage costs absorb 24.1% of household income, above the 21.3% rent burden, while neither measure is flagged as stress.
Mortgage / mo
$2,400
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $490.
$725
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $890 · units $700
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$1,041
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.8%
Unoccupied
163
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
53.9%
Couples with children
32.1%
Couples, no children
13.2%
Single parent
1,783
Total families
Economy & Employment
Asquith has a professional, service-led economy. Healthcare is the largest listed industry at 19.8% and 520 workers, followed by Professional/Tech at 15.0% and 394, Education at 10.0% and 263, Finance at 9.6% and 251, and Construction at 5.9% and 156. Occupations reinforce that pattern, with 1,168 professionals, 451 managers and 442 clerical or administrative workers. Labour-force participation is 69.8%, unemployment is 3.7% and 2,074 workers are full time. Household income ranks at the 88.1 percentile, while IEO, IER, IRSD and IRSAD each sit in decile 9, above the national median profile. This combination supports spending power because high-skilled work and strong employment participation reinforce each other.
Unemployment
3.7%
Labour Force
3,384
Unemployed
124
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.6%
Part-time
27.8%
Participation
69.8%
Employed
3,260
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
58.3%
Postgraduate
18.1%
Born Overseas
48.7%
Dwellings
2,214
Transport to Work
Daily life is supported by 2 local government schools, covering primary and secondary years, with practical access shaped by a compact 3.5 square kilometre footprint. Commuting is mixed: 37.0% drive to work, 6.0% use public transport, 2.0% walk or cycle and 52.5% work from home, so home-office suitability is more important than in a strongly commute-dependent area. Social indicators include a 14.3% volunteering rate and 3.2% needing assistance. Asquith sits in SEIFA decile 9 for IRSD and IRSAD, above the national median socioeconomic position, with IEO and IER also at decile 9. For safety, check current NSW Police incident data for the exact streets and recent period rather than relying on suburb reputation, because conditions can differ across a dense apartment and house mix.
Drive
37.0%
Public Transport
6.0%
Walk / Cycle
2.0%
Work from Home
52.5%
Population Forecast
+1.44%/yr
(+339 people/yr)
EstablishedAsquith's growth outlook is established rather than speculative, with the forecast trend running at 1.44% a year and overseas migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 24.4% over 10 years, while the trajectory is Mixed and gentrification remains at the Early signs stage with a score of 24. Rents have grown 11.1%, and affordability moved from 64.9 in 2011 to 49.4 in 2021, so demand is rising while purchasing conditions remain more difficult than a decade earlier. A 2.2 percentage point lift in the senior share and a 0.4 point fall in the young share help explain the mixed label: growth is occurring, but the age profile is not becoming uniformly younger.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+196
Net Internal / yr
+10
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +27% since 2011, Accelerating: 2% → 25%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Asquith compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Asquith a good suburb to live in?
With a median age of 36, 58.3% university-educated residents and 52.5% working from home, Asquith suits professionals and established households seeking a compact setting. Apartments form 48.7% of dwellings, while 42.2% are separate houses, so the best fit depends on whether you value lower-maintenance living or more private space. Check traffic, strata and school catchments at the address level.
What is the median house price in Asquith?
A current median house price should be checked against recent local sales because the dwelling mix is split between 42.2% separate houses and 48.7% apartments. Two-bedroom homes account for 39.5%, while three-bedroom homes are 27.0%, so a suburb-wide median can move materially depending on which property types sold.
What schools are in Asquith?
Asquith has 2 government schools serving different stages: 1 primary school and 1 secondary school. Families should confirm the exact enrolment zone and transport route because catchments can cross local boundaries. The suburb has 6,160 residents and 53.9% of families are couples with children, but school fit still depends on year level and address.
Is Asquith safe?
Safety decisions should use current NSW Police incident data for the exact address and recent period, rather than a general reputation. Asquith records 14.3% volunteering and 3.2% needing assistance, useful social context but not a substitute for crime statistics. Its population density is 1,758.3 people per square kilometre, so conditions can vary between apartment clusters, shopping areas and quieter streets.
Is Asquith good for property investment?
Asquith can suit investors seeking a diversified tenant base: 35.3% of dwellings are rented, weekly rent is $490 and vacancy is 6.8%. Demand may benefit from overseas migration and a 1.44% annual growth trend, but 39 development applications in 12 months indicate continuing change. Compare apartment strata costs, vacancy assumptions and resale evidence before buying, particularly where the 48.7% apartment share creates direct competition between similar properties.
How is Asquith's population changing?
Asquith has 6,160 residents today. Across the wider area, the forecast points to 1.44% annual growth and 24.4% population change over 10 years, driven primarily by overseas migration. The trajectory is Mixed, while gentrification is at the Early signs stage with a score of 24. The median age is 36 and the senior share has risen 2.2 percentage points, suggesting growth alongside gradual ageing rather than a uniformly younger population.
What languages are spoken in Asquith?
English ancestry counts 1,419 people, Chinese 969 and Indian 589. Mandarin is the most recorded non-English language at 258 speakers, followed by Hindi and Persian at 92 each, Nepali at 85 and Cantonese at 79. With 48.7% of residents born overseas, a share 27.1 percentage points above the national figure, local services and businesses cater to varied language backgrounds.
What development is occurring in Asquith?
Development activity reached 39 applications in 12 months, including residential flat building and alterations to homes and existing structures. That volume suggests incremental change rather than a single large pipeline, so buyers and owners should check planning notices, construction timing and likely effects on parking or outlook. Apartment living already represents 48.7% of dwellings, above the 42.2% separate-house share, making the type and location of new work especially relevant.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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