Ascot Vale vs Flemington.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,275,000 and $1,165,500. Flemington edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Flemington (median $1,165,500) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Ascot Vale ($1,275,000).
Flemington scores higher on walkability (66/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Flemington (1094) sits above Ascot Vale (1086). Ascot Vale skews owner-occupied (60%), Flemington runs more rental-dense (37% owner).
For buyers
Flemington is the lower entry point at $1,165,500 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Flemington offers the higher gross rental yield (3.39% vs 3.06%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Flemington edges out on average school ICSEA (1094 vs 1086). Ascot Vale also has a higher family-household share (65% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Ascot Vale or Flemington cheaper to buy in?
Flemington has the lower median house price at $1,165,500, roughly 9% below Ascot Vale ($1,275,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Ascot Vale or Flemington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Flemington scores 1094 vs 1086 in Ascot Vale. 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 Vale or Flemington?
Flemington scores 100/100 on walkability vs 66/100. 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 Vale or Flemington?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.39% in Flemington vs 3.06% in Ascot Vale. 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.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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