Ascot Vale
VIC 3032 • Greater Melbourne
About Ascot Vale
Ascot Vale is a historic inner suburb of 15,200 in Moonee Valley, located 6 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. Multiple tram routes and the Craigieburn line serve the area, while the suburb surrounds the famous Flemington Racecourse and features significant heritage housing stock. Union Road and Mount Alexander Road provide shopping.
Flemington Racecourse dominates the suburb's identity—the Melbourne Cup is run here each November. The Maribyrnong River provides trails and recreation, while the housing offers character and value compared to eastern equivalents. Ascot Vale attracts young professionals and families seeking inner-city convenience with heritage character, horse-racing culture, and relative affordability.
Ascot Vale falls under postcode 3032 and is governed by Moonee Valley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Essendon (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Woolworths327-357 Mount Alexander Rd Ascot Vale 3032 VIC
Schools
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Bank Street
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1 Tasma Street
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Langs Road
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74 Roseberry Street
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67 The Esplanade
Housing 2021 Census
556 state housing + 36 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Vietnam 397
- 2. England 349
- 3. Italy 302
- 4. China 238
- 5. New Zealand 233
- 6. India 196
- 7. Greece 148
- 8. Malaysia 127
- 9. Philippines 98
- 10. Nepal 79
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)