Ascot Vale at a glance
Median house
$1,275,000
Median unit
$540,000
Walk score
66
Somewhat walkable
Population
15.2k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Ascot Vale.
The postcode for Ascot Vale is 3032 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Ascot Vale is $1,275,000.
Ascot Vale (3032) sits in the Maribyrnong region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,275,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Ascot Vale has roughly 15,197 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Ascot Vale scores 66/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ascot Vale's population at 15,197, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
15,197
Median age
37
Family households
65%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,275,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $540,000, roughly 58% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $255,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,275,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $540,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$750/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
$1,275,000
$540,000
15,197
Median age: 37
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.06% (median rent $750/wk against a $1,275,000 price tag). Units yield 5.30% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 38% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.06%
Based on $1,275,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.30%
Based on $540,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202660%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,620
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
66
30
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ascot Vale.
Local schools for Ascot Vale
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Government School Catchment
Ascot Vale West Primary School
Moonee Ponds West Primary School
Ascot Vale Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Ascot Vale.
- What is the median house price in Ascot Vale?
- The median house price in Ascot Vale, VIC 3032 is $1,275,000. The median unit price is $540,000.
- What is the Ascot Vale postcode?
- Ascot Vale is in the 3032 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Maribyrnong region.
- Where is Ascot Vale?
- Ascot Vale is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3032. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Maribyrnong region.
- What is the average rent in Ascot Vale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $750, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in Ascot Vale?
- There are 20 schools serving Ascot Vale on this page, including St Mary's School, Ascot Vale West Primary School, Moonee Ponds West Primary School.
- How walkable is Ascot Vale?
- Ascot Vale has a Walk Score of 66 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 30, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ascot Vale?
- Ascot Vale is close to Moonee Ponds, Flemington, Aberfeldie, Highpoint City, Travancore.
- What is the population of Ascot Vale?
- The population of Ascot Vale is approximately 15,197 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
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