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Ascot Park

SA 5043 • Greater Adelaide

3,588
Population (2021)
$40,716
Median Income
1.00 km²
Area
$320/wk
Median Rent
AffordableWell-ConnectedFamily-FriendlySuburbanGrowth Suburb

About Ascot Park

Ascot Park is a well-established suburb in south-western Adelaide, approximately 9 kilometres from the CBD in the City of Marion. Named after Ascot Racecourse in England, the suburb has a population of around 3,590. The area has a median personal income of $783 per week and a median age of 37, reflecting a mix of families, young professionals, and retirees. Ascot Park is bordered by Marion Road to the west and the Seaford railway line to the south.

Ascot Park offers convenient, affordable living with excellent public transport access to central Adelaide. The suburb is well-served by Ascot Park railway station on the Seaford line, with 13-minute trains to the city. Residents enjoy proximity to Westfield Marion, one of Adelaide's largest shopping centres, as well as local parks and recreation areas. The housing stock is predominantly single-storey detached homes on generous blocks, attracting first-home buyers and investors.

Ascot Park falls under postcode 5043 and is governed by Marion Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Badcoe electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5043
Urban Area
Marion - North
LGA / Council
Marion
Federal Electorate
Boothby
State Electorate
Badcoe
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.99°, 138.56°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.00 km²
Elevation
24m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Ascot Park
0.5 km
6 min
Woodlands Park
1 km
12 min
Edwardstown
1.2 km
15 min

Bus Services

  • M44 — Golden Grove to Westfield Marion via City 15 min to Marion
  • 741 — Edwardstown to Marion 10 min to Marion

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
9 km
By Train
13 min from Ascot Park station
By Bus
25 min via Marion Road
By Car (Peak)
20-30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
12-15 min

🛣️ Excellent train access with services every 30 minutes

Walkability Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot with good access to shops, schools, and public transport

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$320
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,500
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
34 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
8.4%

100 state housing + 33 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,293
Census 2021
3,588
▲ 9.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,084
Income 2021
$40,716
▲ 26.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,109
Born Overseas 1,341

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Nepal 203
  • 2. India 175
  • 3. China 131
  • 4. England 112
  • 5. Philippines 78
  • 6. Italy 30
  • 7. Vietnam 30
  • 8. Iran 28
  • 9. New Zealand 27
  • 10. Malaysia 26

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,053
Australian 895
Chinese 248
Scottish 241
Irish 240
German 224
Indian 170
Italian 142
Filipino 96
Greek 78

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,399
Both parents born in Australia
1,687
Both parents born overseas
360
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
41.7%
Christianity
32.9%
Hinduism
9.0%
Islam
6.1%
Buddhism
2.0%
Sikhism
1.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
192 (5.4%)
5-14 years
322 (9.0%)
15-19 years
156 (4.3%)
20-24 years
334 (9.3%)
25-34 years
797 (22.2%)
35-44 years
547 (15.2%)
45-54 years
377 (10.5%)
55-64 years
338 (9.4%)
65-74 years
268 (7.5%)
75-84 years
195 (5.4%)
85+ years
68 (1.9%)

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