Ashton Irwin Biography: Age, Net Worth, 5 Seconds of Summer, Height, Parents, Girlfriend, Albums, Songs

Ashton Fletcher Irwin is an Australian musician best known as the drummer and one of the vocalists of the pop-rock band 5 Seconds of Summer.

He joined the band in late 2011, shortly after its formation, and played a central role in taking it from YouTube covers to international fame.

Beyond his work with 5SOS he has released solo music, including the album Superbloom (2020) and Blood on the Drums (2024), exploring personal themes and branching into new musical styles.

Profile

• Full name: Ashton Fletcher Irwin
• Date of birth: 7 July 1994
• Age: 31 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Hornsby, New South Wales, Australia
• Nationality: Australian
• Profession: Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Drummer
• Height: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
• Weight: 77 kg (170 lbs)
• Hair color: Blonde
• Parents: Mother: Anne-Marie Irwin; Father: American, left family when Ashton was about two years old.
• Siblings: Younger half-brother Harry Irwin; younger half-sister Lauren (sometimes Lauren Dawkins)
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship status: Single
• Ethnicity: White Caucasian
• Net worth: $20 million

Early Life and Education

Ashton Irwin is now 31 years old, born on 7 July 1994 in Hornsby, New South Wales.

His father, an American, left the family when Ashton was about two years old.

His mother, Anne-Marie, struggled with alcoholism during his early years.

He moved homes several times as a child, living in places such as Richmond and Windsor.

He has a younger half-brother Harry and a younger half-sister Lauren.

Ashton learned to play drums around age nine, taught by his step-father.

Music was present in other family members too: his uncle played drums in a death-metal band and his step-father played in a punk rock band.

He attended Richmond High School and graduated in 2012.

After high school, he spent some time studying music (or pursuing musical training/experiences), though the increasing demands of his band made him shift to focus full-time on his music career.

Personal Life

Ashton has been open about his struggles with mental health, including depression and anxiety.

He has discussed how, during 5 Seconds of Summer’s hiatus, he used alcohol initially to cope but later pursued sobriety.

He has dated in the past, including the model Bryana Holly, as well as other individuals like Kaitlin Blaisdell, Biannca Rose, etc.

He is currently single, with no reports of being engaged or having children.

Career

Ashton’s professional music career took off in late 2011 when Michael Clifford reached out to him via Facebook to invite him to join a group with Luke Hemmings and Calum Hood.

This group, posting covers on YouTube, evolved into 5 Seconds of Summer.

The band signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing, then released albums that have achieved global commercial success.

5 Seconds of Summer albums include 5 Seconds of Summer (2014), Sounds Good Feels Good (2015), Youngblood (2018), Calm (2020), and 5SOS5 (2022).

In his solo career, Ashton released Superbloom in October 2020.

The album explores his inner experiences, body image, identity, and creative independence.

In 2024 he released Blood on the Drums, his second solo album.

He preceded it with singles such as “Straight to Your Heart.”

Social Media

• Instagram: @ashtonirwin

Discography

• 5 Seconds of Summer (2014)
• Sounds Good Feels Good (2015)
• Youngblood (2018)
• Calm (2020)
• 5SOS5 (2022)
• Superbloom (2020)
• Blood on the Drums (2024)