Ascot
Ascot's most telling number is 38%, the share of residents born overseas, which sits 16.4 points above the national figure and shapes nearly every other characteristic of this 3,095-person suburb beside the Swan River. Household income lands in the 78th percentile nationally, yet the IRSAD decile is only 5 and the IRSD decile is 4, a gap that reflects a mixed-tenure suburb where 31.3% rent and vacancy runs at 11.9%. The population grew 11.6% over the decade, driven primarily by overseas arrivals rather than internal movement, and the suburb is in the early signs stage of gentrification with a score of 22.
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
Median House
$525K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price sits at approximately $525,000, estimated from rental data for 2025, which places Ascot below most inner-Perth suburbs despite its riverside location. Separate houses dominate at 70.6% of dwellings, with apartments at 15.6% and semi-detached homes at 13.0%. Bedroom distribution skews large: 38.6% of homes have four or more bedrooms and 39.8% have three, making this a family-oriented stock rather than an apartment-led market. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.2%, which remains below the 30% stress threshold. Outright ownership at 35.4% is comparable to the mortgage-holder share of 33.3%, suggesting a mix of long-held properties and newer entrants rather than a debt-heavy speculator base.
For Buyers
The median house price sits at approximately $525,000, estimated from rental data for 2025, which places Ascot below most inner-Perth suburbs despite its riverside location. Separate houses dominate at 70.6% of dwellings, with apartments at 15.6% and semi-detached homes at 13.0%. Bedroom distribution skews large: 38.6% of homes have four or more bedrooms and 39.8% have three, making this a family-oriented stock rather than an apartment-led market. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.2%, which remains below the 30% stress threshold. Outright ownership at 35.4% is comparable to the mortgage-holder share of 33.3%, suggesting a mix of long-held properties and newer entrants rather than a debt-heavy speculator base.
For Investors
The rental market here carries a notable 11.9% vacancy rate, which is high compared to Perth metro averages and signals an oversupply relative to current demand. Weekly rent averages $400 against a median house price near $525,000, implying a gross yield around 4.0%, moderate by WA standards. Renter share at 31.3% provides a reasonable tenant pool, but the high vacancy dilutes that advantage. Overseas migration delivers a net 94 residents annually, the primary driver of population growth, which supports longer-term demand. The gentrification score of 22 and the early-signs stage indicate the suburb has upside potential but has not yet attracted the premium repricing seen in more advanced-stage suburbs.
Demographics
The median age of 46 is 6.0 years above the national figure, an aging profile reinforced by a senior-share increase of 3.3 points over the decade while the working-age share fell 1.4 points. Overseas-born residents at 38.0% run 16.4 points above national, reflecting consistent international arrivals. Ancestry is led by English (1,060), Irish (315) and Scottish (285), with a notable Other category of 409 pointing to non-Anglo migration. The top non-English languages are Mandarin (48 speakers), Italian (17) and Cantonese (15). University qualifications reach 35.1%, which is 5.0 points above national. Average household size of 2.3 is marginally below the national figure, consistent with the 39.2% couples-without-children household composition.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
70.6%
Houses
13.0%
Townhouse
15.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure divides roughly into thirds across Ascot: 35.4% own outright, 33.3% carry a mortgage and 31.3% rent, a more even split than most suburban markets. Separate houses make up 70.6% of stock, which is high compared to inner-city norms, giving the suburb a detached-house character despite its proximity to the Perth CBD. The median house price of approximately $525,000 reflects improving affordability, with the rent-to-income ratio at 19.3% and the mortgage-to-income ratio at 24.2%, both below stress thresholds. Four-plus bedroom homes at 38.6% and three-bedroom homes at 39.8% together account for 78.4% of dwellings, confirming family-scale supply. The 11.9% vacancy rate is a caution signal, suggesting some dwellings sit unoccupied rather than generating income.
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wk
$400
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
39.2%
Couples, no children
2,153
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads local employment at 15.8% of workers (180 people), followed by Mining at 11.6% (132) and Professional/Technical services at 10.8% (123). The Mining share is notable and consistent with WA's resource economy, above what you would expect in a comparable suburb nationally. Education accounts for 9.8% (112 workers) and Construction 7.0% (80). By occupation, Professionals (413) and Managers (275) together dominate, with Clerical/Administrative workers third at 223. Full-time employment runs at 69.0% of employed residents and unemployment is 5.0%, near the national average. The SEIFA IEO decile of 6 reflects above-average education and occupational outcomes, while the IRSD decile of 4 indicates some pockets of relative disadvantage, a split that reflects the suburb's mixed income profile.
Unemployment
3.6%
Labour Force
4,017
Unemployed
143
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
69.0%
Part-time
26.0%
Participation
58.0%
Employed
1,508
Occupations
Top Industries
University
35.1%
Postgraduate
9.1%
Born Overseas
38.0%
Dwellings
1,153
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high, with 83.0% of residents commuting by car, above the national norm, while only 8.8% use public transport and 1.8% walk or cycle. The IRSAD decile of 5 places Ascot in the middle of the national advantage distribution, meaning a broadly average level of access to services and resources. Household income in the 78th percentile nationally indicates genuine spending capacity above average despite the mid-range SEIFA scores. Only 3.3% of residents (91 people) need daily assistance, and volunteering runs at 17.0%, suggesting community engagement. No schools are recorded within the Ascot boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring suburbs. Rent-to-income at 19.3% keeps rental costs comfortable for tenants.
Drive
83.0%
Public Transport
8.8%
Walk / Cycle
1.8%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.19%/yr
(+77 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grew 11.6% over the ten years to 2025, above the national average for established suburbs. Annual growth is tracking at 1.19%, adding roughly 77 residents per year. Overseas migration is the dominant engine, contributing a net 94 arrivals annually compared to only 34 from internal movement, which means growth depends on sustained international inflows rather than domestic relocation. Medium forecasts project the broader SA2 reaching approximately 6,745 by 2031, up from around 6,454 in 2025. The gentrification score of 22 reflects early-signs signals including population growth above 20% since 2011 and an improving affordability trend from 37.3% in 2011 to 33.1% in 2021. Rent growth of 14.7% over the period adds to the investment case.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+94
Net Internal / yr
+34
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +20% since 2011, Accelerating: 0% → 19%
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 offers household income in the 78th percentile nationally, a 70.6% detached-house rate, and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.2%, below the stress threshold. The main caution is an 11.9% vacancy rate and car dependency at 83.0%. SEIFA IRSAD decile 5 puts it in the middle of the national advantage range.
What is the median house price in Ascot?
The median house price is approximately $525,000, estimated from rental data for 2025. Weekly rent averages $400, implying a gross yield around 4.0%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 24.2%, below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Ascot?
No schools are recorded inside the Ascot boundary in this dataset. Residents rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The local population is educated above average, with university qualifications at 35.1%, which is 5.0 points above the national figure.
Is Ascot safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Ascot in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, only 3.3% of the 3,095 residents need daily assistance, and volunteering runs at 17.0%. The IRSD decile of 4 suggests some relative disadvantage compared to the national average, which warrants checking WA Police crime data directly.
Is Ascot good for property investment?
The suburb presents a mixed investment case. Weekly rent of $400 against a $525,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.0%, but the 11.9% vacancy rate signals oversupply. Overseas migration adds 94 net residents annually, supporting demand growth. The gentrification score of 22 and 14.7% rent growth over the period indicate improving fundamentals.
How is Ascot's population changing?
Population grew 11.6% over the decade and is rising at 1.19% annually, adding roughly 77 residents per year. Overseas migration is the primary driver at 94 net arrivals annually, compared to 34 from internal movement. Medium forecasts project the broader area reaching around 6,745 residents by 2031.
What languages are spoken in Ascot?
About 38.0% of residents were born overseas, which is 16.4 points above the national figure. The top non-English languages are Mandarin (48 speakers), Italian (17) and Cantonese (15), with Arabic (13) and Urdu (12) also present. English remains the dominant household language.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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