Overall score
Ascot
49.1/100
Epsom
45.7/100
Ascot vs Epsom, VIC Suburb Comparison
Ascot for families and schools; Epsom for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AscotEpsom
Crime rate
Ascot
—
Epsom
90.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ascot
27
Epsom
107
Population
Ascot
2,571
Epsom
5,014
Metric leadAscot 4Epsom 61 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Ascot | Epsom |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.1/100 | 45.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.0/100 | 60.2/100 |
| Crime rate | — | 90.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 44 |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 107 |
| Planning activity | 30 | 52 |
| Green cover | 8.2% | 11.4% |
| Population | 2,571 | 5,014 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Ascot reads as a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace; Epsom is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Ascot pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Epsom is the better pick for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Epsom, while Ascot remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.