Ascot vs Epsom
Epsom scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ascot (984) sits above Epsom (975).
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Ascot and Epsom side by side
| Measure | Ascot | Epsom |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $632,500 |
| Median unit | – | $257,760 |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | 975 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 489 mm | 481 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°C | 30.4°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- 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
- Ascot edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 975).
Ascot vs Epsom: common questions
Does Ascot or Epsom have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ascot scores 984 vs 975 in Epsom. 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 or Epsom?
Epsom scores 16/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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