Ascot Vale vs Travancore
The verdict
Ascot Vale rates higher for transport (100 vs 93). Ascot Vale has a shorter estimated CBD commute (20 vs 25 min). On the separate residential safety score, Ascot Vale rates higher (62 vs 48/100 in Travancore).
Scores
| Ascot Vale | Travancore | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 93 |
| Transport | 100 | 93 |
| Education | 85 | 88 |
| Liveability | 98 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ascot Vale | Travancore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,197 | 2,116 |
| Median age | 37 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,192 | $1,692 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.7% | 69.4% |
| Born in Australia | 67.2% | 51.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 1.9 |
Growth: Ascot Vale High Growth · Travancore High Growth
Property
| Ascot Vale | Travancore | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.27M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $546K | $365K |
| House price YoY | -30.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ascot Vale | Travancore | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 62 | 48 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 322 | 331 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 480 | 1,040 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 605 | 189 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,634 | 7,892 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ascot Vale | Travancore | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 2 |
| Government | 4 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,093 | 1,136 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ascot Vale · Travancore
Transport
| Ascot Vale | Travancore | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 93 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 21 | 4 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 20 | 25 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 180 m | 230 m |
Liveability
| Ascot Vale | Travancore | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 23 | 1 |
| Parks | 13 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 18 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 157 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.9 km | 6.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.0 km | 4.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.0 km | 6.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Ascot Vale | Travancore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,197 | 2,116 |
| Estimated 2025 | 16,233 | 2,290 |
| Projected 2041 | 19,882 | 2,768 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.66% | 2.00% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ascot Vale or Travancore?
Ascot Vale has the higher residential safety score (Ascot Vale 62/100 vs Travancore 48/100).
Which has better schools, Ascot Vale or Travancore?
Travancore has a higher average school ICSEA (Ascot Vale 1093 vs Travancore 1136; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ascot Vale or Travancore?
Ascot Vale has the higher transport score (Ascot Vale 100/100 vs Travancore 93/100).
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