The size of Ardrossan is approximately 32.3 square kilometres. The population of Ardrossan in 2011 was 1,136 people. By 2016 the population was 1,176 showing a population growth of 3.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Ardrossan is 60-69 years. Households in Ardrossan are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Ardrossan work in a labourer occupation. In 2011, 72.8% of the homes in Ardrossan were owner-occupied compared with 72.4% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $300,000.