Ashmore is a Gold Coast, Queensland suburb bearing the postcode 4214. It is approximately 5 kilometres west of Southport and 5 kilometres northwest of Surfers Paradise. The suburb encompasses an area of roughly 6.8 square kilometres. Ashmore is characterised by its leafy environment, featuring 27 parks that cover nearly 9.6% of its total area.
As of the 2016 census, Ashmore had a population of 11,875 residents, reflecting a growth of 2.5% from 2011. The predominant age group is 40 to 49 years. Households in Ashmore primarily comprise couples with children, with a significant portion engaged in professional occupations.
Ashmore offers several educational institutions. Ashmore State School is a government primary school (Prep-6) located on Currumburra Road. Bellevue Park State School is a government primary school (Prep-6) situated on Sapium Road. Trinity Lutheran College is a private primary and secondary school with two campuses: the Prep-5 campus on Cotlew Street and the 6-12 campus on Ashmore Road.
The main retail area of Ashmore is located along Southport-Nerang Road, featuring the Ashmore City Shopping Centre and several larger stores. The suburb also hosts numerous factory retail outlets offering well-known brands at discounted prices. The Gold Coast City Council operates a fortnightly mobile library service that visits Ashmore Village Park on Currumburra Road.
Public transportation in Ashmore comprises six bus routes, though coverage varies across the suburb. Major roads include Cotlew Street, Ashmore Road, Currumburra Road, Heeb Street, Wardoo Street, Benowa Road, and Nerang-Southport Road.
The median sale price for houses in Ashmore is approximately $1,080,000, reflecting a 19.67% growth over the past 12 months. Rental yields for houses are currently at 4.19%, with a median weekly rent of $820. For units, the median sale price is around $555,000, with rental yields at 5.89% and a median weekly rent of $720.
Residents describe Ashmore as a family-friendly suburb with numerous parks and walking tracks. The area is noted for its central location, providing convenient access to schools, shopping centres, and recreational facilities.