Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Ascot Vale
4 km²
A far higher proportion of residents hold university degrees here than in the rest of Victoria, making Ascot Vale a highly qualified community. The area is relatively young and affluent, with a typical family income well above the national figure. It is a well-connected suburb where most people live within a short walk of shops, parks, and transport. This combination of high professional skills and urban convenience has helped the population grow by 13% since 2011.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the state and national averages. While the population has grown to 15,191, the proportion of seniors is well below the national figure.
About 27.5% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
A quarter of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure well above the national average. This diversity is reflected in the use of Vietnamese, Italian, and Greek.
People with no religion now make up 42% of the community, a figure that rose 16 points since 2011. This is well above the national average.
Education levels are very high, with 44.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas.
The area is affluent, with a typical family income of $3,024 a week, which is well above the national average. The number of households earning over $3,000 weekly rose 20 points since 2011.
Residents are slightly healthier than the state average, with fewer people needing help with daily activities or reporting long-term health conditions.
Unpaid care for children is typical for the state, but the proportion of people providing general unpaid care is higher than most areas.
First Nations residents are a small part of the community, but they have a much higher typical personal income and Year 12 completion rate than the state average.
Family life is varied, with 60.4% of households consisting of couples with children, while a higher than average 28.8% of people live alone.
Renters are much more common here than in most areas, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the state figure. Detached houses are far less common than the national average.
Working from home is very common, with 39.9% of the workforce doing so, a figure far above the national average. The area is also well served by public transport.
The community is quite mobile, with about 40% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.5% of the population.
Professional and managerial roles dominate the local workforce. More adults here are working or looking for work compared to most similar areas.
The area is rated with a high overall advantage, largely driven by the fact that job skills and education levels are among the highest in the state.
The area sees a little more rain than the Victorian average, with minimum temperatures that are well above the state figure.
This is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and groceries. Almost every home is also within a 10-minute walk of public transport.