Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Ascot
2 km²
High levels of education and income set Ascot apart as one of the most advantaged areas in the region. This professional community is characterised by a wealthy population where 40.6% of adults hold a university degree. It is a highly mobile and urban own space, with nearly half of residents living in flats or apartments. The area's distinct character combines a high-earning workforce with a very walkable, transit-connected lifestyle near the city.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.
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The community is slightly older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 39. Children under 15 make up only 15.1% of the population, which is well below the national average.
English ancestry is the most common at 39.7%, and 24.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011.
English is the main language for 82% of the area, though the proportion of people using another language at home has risen to 13% since 2011.
Christianity remains the most common faith at 53.7%, while those reporting no religion rose 15 points since 2011 to reach 35.3%.
This is a highly qualified area where 40.6% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 76%.
Incomes are very high here, with a typical family earning $3,254 a week, well above the national figure of $2,120. Roughly 35% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with the proportion of people needing help with daily activities at 3.1%, which is lower than most areas.
Volunteer rates are higher than most areas at 16.4%, although this fell from 22.3% in 2011. Fewer people here provide unpaid childcare compared to the state average.
The First Nations community is small and typically older than in other areas. Those who identify as First Nations have higher typical personal incomes than the national average.
Households are smaller than usual, with 34.8% of people living alone. One-parent families are also much less common here than in most other areas.
Rental properties are very common, with 42.2% of homes rented, far above the national figure. Apartments are the most frequent home type, making up 48.5% of dwellings.
Working from home is very common at 24.5%, far above the national average. The area is well-served by transit, with 6.3% of people commuting by public transport.
The population is quite transient, with 53.8% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 18.8% of the community.
Employment is strong, with 67.3% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are professionals or managers, with a low unemployment rate of 4.2%.
Ascot is among the most advantaged areas in the country, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. It also ranks in the top 10% for education and job skills.
The area receives 1,146mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the Queensland average. Summer temperatures are typically higher than in most other areas.
This is a very walkable community, with 99.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport.