Ascot Park vs Edwardstown
The verdict
Ascot Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.14M in Edwardstown. Edwardstown has a shorter estimated CBD commute (21 vs 23 min). On the separate residential safety score, Ascot Park rates higher (57 vs 39/100 in Edwardstown).
Scores
| Ascot Park | Edwardstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 85 |
| Transport | 94 | 97 |
| Education | 77 | 76 |
| Liveability | 77 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ascot Park | Edwardstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,588 | 4,514 |
| Median age | 34 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,381 | $1,360 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.4% | 47.4% |
| Born in Australia | 58.8% | 65.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Ascot Park Moderate Growth · Edwardstown Moderate Growth
Property
| Ascot Park | Edwardstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.01M | $1.14M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 11.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $610 | $640 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ascot Park | Edwardstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | 39 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 307 | 510 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 223 | 222 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,051 | 13,491 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ascot Park | Edwardstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,096 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ascot Park · Edwardstown
Transport
| Ascot Park | Edwardstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 97 |
| Train stations | 1 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 23 | 21 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 310 m | 360 m |
Liveability
| Ascot Park | Edwardstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.7 km | 5.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.5 km | 6.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.6 km | 9.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Ascot Park | Edwardstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,588 | 4,514 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,764 | 4,736 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,077 | 5,130 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.20% | 1.21% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ascot Park or Edwardstown?
Ascot Park has the higher residential safety score (Ascot Park 57/100 vs Edwardstown 39/100).
Which is more affordable, Ascot Park or Edwardstown?
Ascot Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.14M.
Which has better public transport, Ascot Park or Edwardstown?
Edwardstown has the higher transport score (Ascot Park 94/100 vs Edwardstown 97/100).
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