Ainslie, ACT: suburb profile

The population of Ainslie ACT is 5,376 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ainslie is $1,236 per week ($64,272 per year). Median rent in Ainslie is $367 per week ($1,590 per month). Ainslie has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Ainslie has a population density of 1,518 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ainslie is England. The most common religion is No religion (56.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ainslie is $2,600.

Population

5,376

Census 2021

Median income

$1,236/wk

Personal, Census 2021

Median rent

$367/wk

Weekly, Census 2021

Median age

42years

Census 2021

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

Ainslie vs the typical ACT suburb

The median personal income in Ainslie is $1,236 a week, 4% above the typical ACT suburb ($1,192). That ranks 42nd of 109 ACT suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $367 a week, $83 less than the typical ACT suburb. Rent takes 15.1% of the median household income here, against 18.2% in the typical ACT suburb. The median resident is 42, 4 years older than in the typical ACT suburb (38).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Ainslie	Typical ACT	Difference	Typical Australia
Personal income	$1,236/wk	$1,192/wk	+4%	$766/wk
Household income	$2,434/wk	$2,414/wk	+1%	$1,637/wk
Rent	$367/wk	$450/wk	−18%	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$2,600/mo	$2,154/mo	+21%	$1,733/mo
Median age	42	38	+4 yrs	42
Rent share of household income	15.1%	18.2%	−3.1 pts	20.3%

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

Ainslie Population

5,376 residents at the 2021 Census.

Ainslie Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$1,236/wk

$64,272 per year

Ranked 359 of 14,663

Median Rent

$367/wk

$1,590 per month

Ranked 2,832 of 14,663

Median Age

42years

4 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$2,600/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Ainslie Rent Prices & Affordability

15% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,434/wk

Median rent $367/wk

Rent to income 15.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Ainslie against your income

Your weekly income

About $10,547 a month

Median rent $367/wk

Left after rent $2,067/wk

Rent share 15.1%

Ainslie Schools

schools nearby

government

1135

avg ICSEA score

10,107

total students

Blue Gum Community School Independent

Combined · K-10 · 167 students

1164

ICSEA

Brindabella Christian College Independent

Combined · K-12 · 929 students

1154

ICSEA

North Ainslie Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 527 students

1145

ICSEA

St Thomas More's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 179 students

1145

ICSEA

O'Connor Cooperative School Government

Primary · K-2 · 60 students

1141

ICSEA

Turner School Government

Primary · K-6 · 318 students

1141

ICSEA

Emmaus Christian School Independent

Combined · K-10 · 590 students

1138

ICSEA

Merici College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 992 students

1138

ICSEA

Campbell Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 267 students

1136

ICSEA

Lyneham Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 498 students

1135

ICSEA

Majura Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 675 students

1135

ICSEA

Lyneham High School Government

Secondary · 7-10 · 1,034 students

1132

ICSEA

St Joseph's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 334 students

1130

ICSEA

Ainslie School Government

Primary · K-6 · 351 students

1130

ICSEA

Daramalan College Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,498 students

1127

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 19 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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People in Ainslie

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.2% (2,536) Female 52.8% (2,836)

Population Density

1,518

people per km²

5,376 people · 3.5 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$3,578

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

England

4.4%

United States of America

1.7%

New Zealand

1.4%

China

1.1%

Vietnam

1.1%

Germany

0.8%

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

Vietnamese

1.3%

Mandarin

1.3%

Italian

1.0%

Greek

0.7%

German

0.6%

Spanish

0.5%

French

0.5%

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

Ancestry

English

40.7%

Australian

35.1%

Irish

16.6%

Scottish

14.2%

German

4.9%

Italian

3.6%

Chinese

3.0%

Dutch

2.1%

Australian Aboriginal

1.9%

Vietnamese

1.6%

Greek

1.4%

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

56.5%

Catholic

16.1%

Anglican

7.2%

Not stated

5.4%

Buddhism

2.6%

Christian (other)

1.7%

Uniting Church

1.6%

Eastern Orthodox

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married

40.3% 1,808

Separated

2.3% 101

Divorced

9.5% 424

Widowed

6.7% 299

Never married

41.3% 1,852

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15

44.4%

Couple: no children

26.6%

Couple: no children under 15

16.7%

One parent: no children under 15

6.5%

One parent: children under 15

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person

30.0%

2 persons

28.6%

3 persons

17.1%

4 persons

16.6%

5 persons

6.0%

6+ persons

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Ainslie

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,018 occupied private dwellings in Ainslie at the 2021 Census, 32.7% were rented, 30.8% owned outright and 29.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type

5.6% 112 dwellings

Owned outright

30.8% 621 dwellings

Owned with mortgage

29.9% 604 dwellings

Rented

32.7% 660 dwellings

Tenure type not stated

0.8% 17 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house

81.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

12.3%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.8%

2 bedrooms

19.5%

3 bedrooms

43.1%

4 bedrooms

24.4%

5 bedrooms

6.2%

6+ bedrooms

1.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

10.2%

$300-$449/mo

0.9%

$450-$599/mo

4.7%

$600-$799/mo

1.8%

$800-$999/mo

3.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

7.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

7.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

21.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

26.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles

9.8%

1 vehicle

42.2%

2 vehicles

32.7%

3 vehicles

10.3%

4+ vehicles

5.1%

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

Work, income and education in Ainslie

Employment

Employed full-time

38.7% 1,614 people

Employed part-time

21.7% 904 people

Unemployed

2.8% 116 people

Not in labour force

36.8% 1,534 people

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

Occupation

Professionals

47.1%

Managers

27.1%

Clerical & Administrative

10.1%

Community & Personal Service

5.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

4.9%

Labourers

2.3%

Sales Workers

2.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

0.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.8%

$1-$149/wk

0.4%

$150-$299/wk

1.2%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

6.0%

$500-$649/wk

3.5%

$650-$799/wk

3.6%

$800-$999/wk

3.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.9%

$4,000+/wk

32.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

4.8%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

6.1%

$800-$999/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

18.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.7%

$3,500+/wk

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

56.5%

Did not go to work

13.3%

Bicycle

11.0%

Walked only

6.8%

Car (passenger)

5.8%

Bus

3.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.3%

Other

0.6%

Truck

0.4%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

Tram/Light Rail

0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

87.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

8.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

2.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.8%

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

Bachelor Degree

40.7%

Postgraduate Degree

29.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

10.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

9.4%

Certificate III/IV

9.2%

Certificate I/II

0.9%

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

Field of Study

Society & Culture

33.5%

Management & Commerce

15.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

8.8%

Creative Arts

7.3%

Health

6.9%

Engineering

6.9%

Information Technology

6.0%

Education

6.0%

Architecture & Building

4.4%

Agriculture & Environment

2.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

1.5%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government

33.2%

Secondary: Government

17.9%

Pre-school

11.0%

Vocational Education

9.5%

Secondary: Other Non-Govt

8.7%

Primary: Other Non-Govt

6.8%

Secondary: Catholic

6.7%

Primary: Catholic

6.2%

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

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Rivett

Income: $1,113/wk Rent: $322/wk $45/wk less rent

Lyons (ACT)

Income: $1,097/wk Rent: $360/wk $7/wk less rent

Taylor

Income: $1,113/wk Rent: $282/wk $85/wk less rent

Suburbs near Ainslie

The closest suburb to Ainslie is Dickson, 1.1 km away.

Dickson

1.1 km away · income $1,303/wk · rent $500/wk

Braddon

1.3 km away · income $1,512/wk · rent $495/wk

Hackett

2.0 km away · income $1,361/wk · rent $374/wk

Reid (ACT)

2.2 km away · income $1,335/wk · rent $430/wk

Downer

2.3 km away · income $1,125/wk · rent $420/wk

Turner

2.4 km away · income $1,448/wk · rent $480/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ainslie

What is the population of Ainslie ACT?

The population of Ainslie ACT is 5,376 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,518 people per km². Ainslie is ranked #1,467 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ainslie?

The median personal income in Ainslie ACT is $1,236 per week, or $64,272 per year. The median household income is $2,434 per week. Family income is $3,578 per week. Ainslie is ranked #359 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ainslie?

Median rent in Ainslie ACT is $367 per week ($1,590 per month). Rent represents 15.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Ainslie ranks #2,832 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ainslie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ainslie ACT is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ainslie?

The median age in Ainslie ACT is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ainslie a good suburb to live in?

Ainslie is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 5,376. The median income is $1,236/wk, which is above the typical ACT suburb ($1,192/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Ainslie, ACT: suburb profile

Ainslie vs the typical ACT suburb

Ainslie Population

Ainslie Median Income & Rent

Ainslie Rent Prices & Affordability

Median rent in Ainslie against your income

Ainslie Schools

Ainslie Map

People in Ainslie

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 Ainslie

Housing Tenure

Dwelling Types

Number of Bedrooms

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

Car Ownership

Work, income and education in Ainslie

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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Suburbs near Ainslie

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