Ascot Vale vs Flemington
Flemington (median $1,165,500) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Ascot Vale ($1,275,000).
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Ascot Vale and Flemington side by side
| Measure | Ascot Vale | Flemington |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,275,000 | $1,165,500 |
| Median unit | $540,000 | $470,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $760/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $560/wk |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | 37.0% |
| Renter occupied | 38.0% | 61.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1086 | 1094 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 66 | 100 |
| Transit score | 30 | 30 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 15,197 | 7,025 |
| Median age | 37 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 568 mm | 582 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.8°C | 26.9°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
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.
Ascot Vale vs Flemington: 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.
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