Ascot
The striking feature of Ascot is the contrast between an older resident base and strong forecast momentum: its median age is 46, which is 6 years above the national figure, while growth is modelled at 3.57% annually. The suburb has 3,095 residents, 38.0% born overseas and a vacancy rate of 11.9%, creating a more mobile housing market than tightly held areas. Separate houses account for 70.6% of dwellings. For buyers comparing Ascot with nearby Belmont or Redcliffe, the detached housing profile is a major consideration, alongside car-oriented daily travel. Ascot suits households seeking established housing near Perth employment areas, but the high vacancy rate makes careful checks of building condition, noise, parking and lease terms worthwhile.
Local council: Belmont
Population
3,095
Median Age
46.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,072/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Homebuyers need to price Ascot by dwelling type and street because no current median house price is available. The stock leans towards 3-bedroom homes at 39.8% and 4-plus-bedroom homes at 38.6%, with 70.6% separate houses, 15.6% apartments and 13.0% semi-detached dwellings. That mix is more house-led than apartment-led, which matters for buyers wanting outdoor space or family layouts. Monthly mortgage cost is $2,167, and the mortgage-to-income ratio is 24.2%, higher than rent-to-income at 19.3%, while household income ranks at the 78th percentile. Compared with a smaller apartment purchase, detached homes may bring more maintenance and parking responsibilities, so buyers should assess those costs at the exact address.
For Buyers
Homebuyers need to price Ascot by dwelling type and street because no current median house price is available. The stock leans towards 3-bedroom homes at 39.8% and 4-plus-bedroom homes at 38.6%, with 70.6% separate houses, 15.6% apartments and 13.0% semi-detached dwellings. That mix is more house-led than apartment-led, which matters for buyers wanting outdoor space or family layouts. Monthly mortgage cost is $2,167, and the mortgage-to-income ratio is 24.2%, higher than rent-to-income at 19.3%, while household income ranks at the 78th percentile. Compared with a smaller apartment purchase, detached homes may bring more maintenance and parking responsibilities, so buyers should assess those costs at the exact address.
For Investors
Ascot's investment case is income-led but not low-risk. Average rent is $400 per week, 30.8% of households rent, and the vacancy rate is 11.9%, a higher vacancy setting than tightly held markets and a reason to stress-test letting periods. Rent growth of 33.3% supports recent rental momentum, yet high vacancy can weaken negotiating power when competing dwellings are available. Forecast growth is 3.57% annually, driven primarily by overseas migration, while the 12-month development count is 0. Without a median house price, gross yield cannot be calculated responsibly. Detached stock at 70.6% may appeal to family tenants, but investors should compare maintenance, insurance and vacancy assumptions against smaller 2-bedroom or apartment options.
Demographics
Ascot has an older age profile, with a median age of 46, 6 years above the national figure. The average household size is 2.3 people, 0.2 below the national comparison, and couples without children account for 52.2% of families, helping explain the suburb's settled household structure. Overseas-born residents represent 38.0% of the population, 16.4 percentage points above the national level, while 35.1% have a university qualification, 5 points above the national comparison. Reported ancestries include English at 1,060 people, Irish at 315 and Scottish at 285. Christianity accounts for 1,332 residents and no religion for 1,123. Residential stability is moderate, with 70.8% staying at the same address and turnover at 29.2%.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
70.6%
Houses
13.0%
Townhouse
15.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Ascot is detached-dominant, with separate houses accounting for 70.6% of dwellings compared with 15.6% apartments and 13.0% semi-detached homes. The bedroom mix is concentrated in 3-bedroom properties at 39.8% and 4-plus-bedroom properties at 38.6%, while 2-bedroom homes make up 14.4% and 0-to-1-bedroom dwellings 7.3%. Tenure is relatively evenly divided: 34.7% own outright, 32.7% hold a mortgage and 30.8% rent. Outright ownership is higher than mortgage ownership, which may reflect the suburb's median age of 46 and established resident base. Compared with an apartment-led market, Ascot provides more family-sized housing, but its 11.9% vacancy rate means buyers and landlords should inspect each building and pocket carefully. No median price or price-to-income ratio is available.
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$400
Census 2021
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$1,035
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
11.9%
Unoccupied
157
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
34.5%
Couples with children
52.2%
Couples, no children
9.1%
Single parent
824
Total families
Economy & Employment
Ascot's employment base combines healthcare, mining and professional services. The leading industries are healthcare at 15.8% with 180 workers, mining at 11.6% with 132, professional and technical services at 10.8% with 123, education at 9.8% with 112, and construction at 7.0% with 80. Occupations are led by professionals at 413 people, managers at 275, trades at 227 and clerical or administrative workers at 223. Unemployment is 4.7%, participation is 61.6% and full-time employment is 64.7%, including 1,040 full-time workers. Household income is $2,072 weekly and sits at the 78th percentile, above the national midpoint. The SEIFA spread is notable: IEO is decile 6, IER decile 3, IRSD decile 4 and IRSAD decile 5. The lower economic-resources result may reflect the older base and 34.7% outright ownership despite relatively strong current incomes.
Unemployment
4.7%
Labour Force
1,687
Unemployed
80
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.7%
Part-time
29.1%
Participation
61.6%
Employed
1,607
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
35.1%
Postgraduate
9.1%
Born Overseas
38.0%
Dwellings
1,153
Transport to Work
Ascot's daily convenience is strongest for drivers: 73.8% travel as car drivers, compared with 7.8% using public transport and only 1.6% walking or cycling. The 11.1% working-from-home share may reduce commuting demand for some households, but the transport split still indicates a car-dependent routine. Ascot covers 3.76 square kilometres, with a density of 822.8 residents per square kilometre and a population of 3,095, creating a compact urban setting. Its IRSAD result is decile 5, around the middle of the 10-decile scale rather than a top-decile advantage profile. Compared with a more transit-oriented suburb, residents are likely to place greater value on parking, road connections and household vehicle access. Families should check exact travel routes and enrolment zones before committing to an address.
Drive
73.8%
Public Transport
7.8%
Walk / Cycle
1.6%
Work from Home
11.1%
Growth Outlook
Ascot combines a 3.57% annual growth trend with overseas migration as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 112.1% over 10 years, well above zero, while the trajectory is labelled Declining young: the young share fell by 4.0% and the senior share by 4.6%, while the working share rose by 5.2%. Rent growth is 33.3%, and the affordability trend is marked Improving, moving from 66.5 in 2011 to 60.4 in 2021. The gentrification score is 0, with the development stage labelled New development, while the broader shift assessment is Not gentrifying. Compared with a classic gentrifying suburb, Ascot's momentum appears more connected to migration and new housing activity than to a measurable upgrading cycle, although the age profile remains older than nationally.
Population trend: Belmont council area
Ascot sits in the Belmont council area. These are the council area's residents, not Ascot's.
Residents 2025
48,221
Growth, 5 yr average
+2.0%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.2%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Ascot compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ascot a good suburb to live in?
Ascot can suit households wanting established detached housing and access to Perth employment areas, but the fit depends on budget and tolerance for car-based travel. The median age is 46, 70.6% of dwellings are separate houses and 73.8% of residents drive, so the lifestyle is more settled and car-oriented than walk-first.
What is the median house price in Ascot?
No current median house price is published for Ascot, so buyers should use recent comparable sales by dwelling type. Separate houses represent 70.6% of stock, while 39.8% of homes have 3 bedrooms and 38.6% have 4 or more bedrooms, making an address-level comparison more useful than one suburb-wide figure.
What schools are in Ascot?
School choices should be checked by exact address and enrolment zone rather than assumed from the suburb name. Ascot has 3,095 residents and a car-driver share of 73.8%, so families should include travel time, parking and drop-off arrangements when comparing nearby school options.
Is Ascot safe?
Use current street-level checks before deciding, including police information, lighting, traffic and the surrounding route at different times. Ascot covers 3.76 square kilometres at a density of 822.8 people per square kilometre, so conditions can vary across a compact area. Compare several streets before choosing a home.
Is Ascot good for property investment?
Ascot may suit a long-term investor seeking family-oriented detached stock, but vacancy risk needs close testing. Weekly rent is $400, 30.8% of households rent, vacancy is 11.9% and forecast growth is 3.57% annually, driven by overseas migration. That vacancy rate is higher than in tightly held markets, and no median price is available for a reliable gross-yield calculation.
How is Ascot's population changing?
Ascot has 3,095 residents today. Growth across the wider area is forecast at 3.57% annually, with 112.1% population change over 10 years and overseas migration as the primary driver. The trajectory is labelled Declining young, with the young share down 4.0% and the working share up 5.2%, indicating growth alongside an ageing profile rather than a clear youth-led expansion.
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).
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