Ascot
WA 6104 • Greater Perth
About Ascot
Ascot is an established riverside suburb in Perth's eastern corridor, located approximately 10 kilometres east of the CBD within the City of Belmont. With a population of around 3,100, it occupies a narrow strip along the southern bank of the Swan River. The suburb has a median age of 46 and a culturally diverse community, with significant English, Australian, and Chinese ancestries represented among its residents.
Ascot is best known as the home of the prestigious Ascot Racecourse, one of Perth's premier horse racing venues, and the nearby Belmont Park Racecourse. The suburb offers a leafy, quiet residential environment with excellent river views and proximity to green spaces. Local amenities include cafes along Great Eastern Highway and easy access to Belmont Forum shopping centre. The area attracts established professionals and families who value its central location and riverside lifestyle.
Ascot falls under postcode 6104 and is governed by Belmont Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Belmont electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 37 — Perth CBD via Great Eastern Hwy 25 mins
- 40 — Perth CBD via Burswood 20 mins
- 299 — Belmont Forum 10 mins
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Excellent freeway access via Great Eastern Highway and Graham Farmer Freeway
Residential streets with some local amenities on Great Eastern Highway; racecourse and river walks accessible
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Fisher Street
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213 Great Eastern Highway
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62 Kanowna Avenue
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64 Morrison Street
Housing 2021 Census
13 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 206
- 2. New Zealand 78
- 3. China 71
- 4. South Africa 58
- 5. India 52
- 6. Singapore 48
- 7. Malaysia 46
- 8. Vietnam 33
- 9. Ireland 30
- 10. Indonesia 26
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)