Ascot Vale vs Travancore
Travancore (median $477,000) is roughly 63% cheaper to buy into than Ascot Vale ($1,275,000).
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Ascot Vale and Travancore side by side
| Measure | Ascot Vale | Travancore |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,275,000 | $477,000 |
| Median unit | $540,000 | $356,300 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | 42.0% |
| Renter occupied | 38.0% | 55.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1086 | 1093 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 66 | 60 |
| Transit score | 30 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 15,197 | 2,116 |
| Median age | 37 | 33 |
| 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
Ascot Vale scores higher on walkability (66/100 vs 60/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Travancore (1093) sits above Ascot Vale (1086). Ascot Vale skews owner-occupied (60%), Travancore runs more rental-dense (42% owner).
- For buyers
- Travancore is the lower entry point at $477,000 median, 63% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Travancore edges out on average school ICSEA (1093 vs 1086). Ascot Vale also has a higher family-household share (65% vs 49%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Ascot Vale vs Travancore: common questions
Is Ascot Vale or Travancore cheaper to buy in?
Travancore has the lower median house price at $477,000, roughly 63% 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 Travancore have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Travancore scores 1093 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 Travancore?
Ascot Vale scores 66/100 on walkability vs 60/100. 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.
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