Ascot

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with 24.5% of the population being children under 15. De facto relationships are also more common here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national figures. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 88.6% of the community. While more people use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the Victorian and national averages.

Nearly half of the population (48.7%) report having no religion, which is well above the figures for both Victoria and Australia.

About 49.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is well below the national average. Qualifications are often in certificates or bachelor degrees, with a focus on management, health, and engineering.

Typical weekly household income is $1,913, which is a little above the state and national figures. The typical personal weekly income is $839.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.0% of people. Mental health and asthma are the most reported conditions.

Caring for children is a significant part of local life, with 35.3% of people providing this unpaid care—well above the national figure. There is also a higher presence of Defence Force veterans than in most areas.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 17. This group has a much higher Year 12 completion rate than the national average.

Homes in Ascot are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high percentage of couples with children (58.8%) and a much lower number of people living alone.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (98.6%), with 95.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the state and national averages.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 68.1% of workers driving to work. Only 0.3% of people use public transport for their commute, and working from home is far less common than in the state average.

The area has seen significant movement, with 45.0% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a larger share of the population than in most similar areas.

About 64.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, followed by construction and retail.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While almost everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, far fewer have easy walking access to groceries or health services compared to the state average.