Ascot is the racecourse suburb of the City of Belmont, a narrow strip of land along the Swan River built almost entirely around Ascot Racecourse, Western Australia’s grand old racing headquarters since the 1840s. It’s a suburb defined by a single institution more than any other covered so far in this series, and one now facing a major redevelopment of the land around it.
Ascot Suburb Boundary Map
Ascot sits within the City of Belmont, bordering Belmont and Redcliffe, about 7km east of the Perth CBD along the southern bank of the Swan River.
Quick Facts
| LGA | City of Belmont |
| Region | Perth Metropolitan, East corridor, Swan River foreshore |
| Postcode | 6104 |
| Population | 3,095 (2021 Census) |
| Demographics | Median age 46, among the oldest recorded in this series; median weekly household income $2,072; average 2.3 people per household |
| Attractions | Ascot Racecourse, Garvey Park, Adachi Park, Hardey Park |
| Median House Price | Around $951,000 (REIWA, upper quartile $1.2M, lower quartile $730,000) |
| Median Rent | $400/week (2021 Census benchmark) |
| Dwellings | 1,421 (2021 Census) |
| Transport | No train station within Ascot; Redcliffe Station (Airport Line) nearby, plus bus routes along Great Eastern Highway |
| Distance to Perth CBD | Approximately 7km (around 12-15 minutes by car) |
Sources: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Ascot WA (SAL50031); REIWA suburb profile, accessed July 2026.
Who It Suits
Ascot suits buyers wanting river frontage and racing history close to the CBD, in a small, established suburb rather than a bustling town centre. It’s a strong fit for older, settled households and racing enthusiasts, and less suited to families wanting a full suburban amenity mix, since Ascot itself has little beyond its parks and the racecourse.
What’s It Like Living Here
Ascot only became an official suburb on 7 March 1991, carved out of Belmont and Redcliffe, but its identity is far older, taking its name from Ascot Racecourse, itself named after England’s famous course. Racing here dates back to 1848, when a meeting was held on J.W. Hardey’s Grove Farm alongside the Swan River, and following a 1917 Act of Parliament no race could be held anywhere in Western Australia without the permission of the WA Turf Club, cementing Ascot as the state’s racing headquarters. A median age of 46, among the oldest recorded anywhere in this series, and a household income of $2,072 a week reflect a small, settled and comfortably-off population rather than a young family suburb.
Realty Market
Ascot’s median house price sits around $951,000, with an upper quartile of $1.2 million and a lower quartile of $730,000, according to REIWA data, reflecting a genuine spread of housing stock from modest homes through to substantial river-adjacent properties. Median weekly rent runs from around $600 for a two-bedroom home to $750 for a three-bedroom, both above the 2021 Census benchmark of $400 a week, suggesting rents have climbed meaningfully since. As a small suburb of just four square kilometres, Ascot’s market can be thin and prices can move on individual sales.
Hospitals
St John of God Bunbury and Midland facilities are further afield; the closest significant medical facilities for Ascot residents are general practice and specialist clinics in neighbouring Belmont, with major public hospital care available via Royal Perth Hospital, a short drive into the CBD.
Education
Ascot has no primary school of its own; families typically use Redcliffe Primary School, a five-minute walk from Redcliffe Station in the neighbouring suburb, or Belmont Primary School a short drive away.
Industry and Work Life
Beyond its racing and recreational identity, Ascot has a genuine industrial sector along Great Eastern Highway, giving the suburb a working commercial edge alongside its riverside residential streets. Census figures show 67.3% of employed residents commute by car and close to 8% by public transport, broadly in line with the wider Perth average, with Perth Airport’s employment precinct within easy reach given Ascot’s proximity to the airport.
Attractions
Ascot Racecourse is unquestionably the suburb’s defining feature, often described as the “grand old lady” of Australian racecourses and the WA Turf Club’s home track since the 19th century. Race days remain a genuine drawcard, drawing crowds well beyond the suburb’s own small population. The precinct is also entering a new chapter: the Ascot Racecourse Precinct Structure Plan covers roughly 61.3 hectares bound by the Swan River, Ascot Waters Estate, Grandstand Road, Resolution Drive, Hardey Road and Carbine Street, guiding a significant future redevelopment of the land around the track.
Parks, Greenspaces and Other Public Amenities
Ascot punches above its weight for parkland relative to its small size. Garvey Park, Adachi Park and Hardey Park all offer riverside outdoor space, with the Swan River bounding the suburb to the north and west, providing an attractive natural backdrop across all three. Together they give residents genuine variety for walking, picnicking and river access without needing to leave the suburb.
Transport
Ascot has no train station within its own boundary; Redcliffe Station on the Airport Line, in the neighbouring suburb, is the nearest option. Bus routes 41, 940, 998 and 999 run along Great Eastern Highway and near Ascot Racecourse. Perth Airport is immediately adjacent to the suburb, making Ascot one of the more airport-convenient addresses in this series. Perth CBD is approximately 7km away, around 12-15 minutes by car.
Future Growth
The Ascot Racecourse Precinct Structure Plan, covering around 61.3 hectares around the track, was open for public comment on Scheme Amendment No. 24 until 20 July 2026, and alongside the neighbouring Golden Gateway precinct plan, points to substantial future development bound by the Swan River, Grandstand Road and Hardey Road. Buyers should expect meaningful change to the suburb’s built form and population over the coming decade as these plans progress.
The Honest Verdict
Ascot is a small, quiet suburb that punches well above its size thanks to one of Perth’s most historic racecourses and a genuinely pleasant run of riverside parks. It lacks its own shops, schools or train station, and racing dominates the local identity more than any other suburb covered so far, but for buyers wanting river frontage, airport proximity and a slice of WA racing history, it’s a distinctive option in the City of Belmont, with real change on the horizon.
FAQ
When did Ascot become an official suburb?
7 March 1991, carved out of Belmont and Redcliffe, and named after Ascot Racecourse.
Does Ascot have a train station?
No. The nearest is Redcliffe Station on the Airport Line, in the neighbouring suburb.
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census QuickStats, Ascot WA (SAL50031), abs.gov.au
- REIWA, Ascot suburb profile, reiwa.com.au
- Wikipedia, Ascot, Western Australia, en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, Ascot Racecourse (Western Australia), en.wikipedia.org
- State Heritage Office, Ascot Racecourse Complex, inHerit, inherit.dplh.wa.gov.au
- City of Belmont, Ascot Racecourse Precinct Structure Plan, connect.belmont.wa.gov.au
- Wikipedia, Redcliffe railway station, en.wikipedia.org
- Transperth, Airport Line timetable, transperth.wa.gov.au