Ascot Vale
VIC 3032 · Moonee Valley
15,197 (2021) → 16,233 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Ascot Vale is a high growth suburb in Moonee Valley, VIC 3032, about 6km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.27M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 100/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Ascot Vale has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 62/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (2.61%), England (2.3%), Italy (1.99%), China (1.57%), New Zealand (1.53%)
Top languages: Italian (3.07%), Vietnamese (3.06%), Greek (2.05%), Cantonese (1.87%), Mandarin (1.61%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1071 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1145
- Ascot Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1140
- Ascot Vale West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1049
- Ascot Vale Heights SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1036
- Parkville College-Ascot Vale Secure Welfare CampusSecondary · Government
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Netball Ascot ValeSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Moonee Ponds West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1128
- Kensington Community High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 994
- Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School - Moonee Ponds CampusCombined · Independent · 1.7km
- Flemington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1136
- Mount Alexander 7-12 CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1074
- St Brendan's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1034
- Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1145
- Travancore SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9km
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Cricket Australia - FootscraySecondary · Independent · 2km
- Kensington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1146
- Debney Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 871
- St Monica's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1127
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Ascot Vale
Is Ascot Vale safe?
Ascot Vale has a residential safety score of 62/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,634 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Ascot Vale?
In Ascot Vale, the .
How far is Ascot Vale from Melbourne CBD?
Ascot Vale is about 6.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 20 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Ascot Vale?
Ascot Vale has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1093 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Ascot Vale?
Ascot Vale has a transport score of 100/100 and 44 bus stops.