Ascot Park vs Marion
Ascot Park (median $1,036,000) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Marion ($1,352,500).
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Ascot Park and Marion side by side
| Measure | Ascot Park | Marion |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,036,000 | $1,352,500 |
| Median unit | $255,600 | $255,600 |
| House price change, 12 months | +6.3% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $625/wk | $645/wk |
| Unit rent | $540/wk | $465/wk |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 44.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1065 | 1063 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 42 | 34 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,588 | 4,101 |
| Median age | 34 | 43 |
| 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 34/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ascot Park (1065) sits above Marion (1063). Marion skews owner-occupied (64%), Ascot Park runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
- For buyers
- Ascot Park is the lower entry point at $1,036,000 median, 23% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Ascot Park offers the higher gross rental yield (3.14% vs 2.48%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Ascot Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1065 vs 1063).
Ascot Park vs Marion: common questions
Is Ascot Park or Marion cheaper to buy in?
Ascot Park has the lower median house price at $1,036,000, roughly 23% below Marion ($1,352,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Ascot Park or Marion have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ascot Park scores 1065 vs 1063 in Marion. 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 Marion?
Ascot Park scores 42/100 on walkability vs 34/100. 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 Marion?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.14% in Ascot Park vs 2.48% in Marion. 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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