Ascot Park vs Edwardstown
Edwardstown (median $955,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Ascot Park ($1,036,000). Over the past year, Ascot Park (+6.3%) ran 24.9 percentage points ahead of Edwardstown (-18.6%) on house-price growth.
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Ascot Park and Edwardstown side by side
| Measure | Ascot Park | Edwardstown |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,036,000 | $955,000 |
| Median unit | $255,600 | $288,720 |
| House price change, 12 months | +6.3% | -18.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $625/wk | $645/wk |
| Unit rent | $540/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 44.0% | 44.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1065 | 1068 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 42 | 32 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,588 | 4,514 |
| Median age | 34 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 466 mm | 466 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Ascot Park scores higher on walkability (42/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Edwardstown (1068) sits above Ascot Park (1065).
- For buyers
- Edwardstown is the lower entry point at $955,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Edwardstown delivers the better gross yield (3.51% vs 3.14%), but Ascot Park has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Edwardstown edges out on average school ICSEA (1068 vs 1065).
Ascot Park vs Edwardstown: common questions
Is Ascot Park or Edwardstown cheaper to buy in?
Edwardstown has the lower median house price at $955,000, roughly 8% below Ascot Park ($1,036,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Ascot Park or Edwardstown?
Over the past 12 months, Ascot Park grew +6.3% vs -18.6% in Edwardstown, a gap of 24.9 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Ascot Park or Edwardstown have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Edwardstown scores 1068 vs 1065 in Ascot Park. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Ascot Park or Edwardstown?
Ascot Park scores 42/100 on walkability vs 32/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Ascot Park or Edwardstown?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.51% in Edwardstown vs 3.14% in Ascot Park. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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