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VIC · Moonee Valley Council

Ascot Vale, VIC, 3032

Current weather

13.1°CRain showers

79% humidity · 27.4 km/h wind · 15.5° / 11.4° today · 5.2 mm rain

Desirability index

72.2/100

#132 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Ascot Vale is a mid-sized suburb in the Moonee Valley area, home to around 15,197 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,021 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+1%), roughly 133.0 offences per 1,000 residents, 4 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 7 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
15,197
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$2,192
Dwelling vacancy
10.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
702 of 6,665
Median monthly mortgage
$2,458
Employment rate
65.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
356 / 1,369 / 1,829

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
2,021
Against the person
233
Against property
1,294
Rate per 1,000 residents
133
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 65 residents
State safety percentile
83.4th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+1.1%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage149
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle432
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store132
  • B49 Other Theft204
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order191

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,084.5
  • Ascot Vale Heights SchoolSpecial
  • Ascot Vale Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Ascot Vale West Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

76 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Ascot Vale Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Ascot Vale Railway Station
  • Ascot Vale Station
  • Ascot Vale Station
  • Connex

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

7 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 21/04/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EPSOM ROAD, THE PARADE20 Apr 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 21/04/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EPSOM ROAD, MARIBYRNONG ROAD20 Apr 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 14/12/2025 and 07/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.EPSOM ROAD, undefined13 Dec 2025 – 06 Sep 2026
  • Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 21/12/2025 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.EPSOM ROAD, BURROWES STREET20 Dec 2025 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 21/12/2025 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.EPSOM ROAD, BURROWES STREET20 Dec 2025 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 21/12/2025 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.EPSOM ROAD, BURROWES STREET20 Dec 2025 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 14/06/2026 and 27/07/2026 during the following times: Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EPSOM ROAD, MARIBYRNONG ROAD13 Jun 2026 – 26 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

219 planning-related records

2021· 82 proposals

  • July 2021

  • Proposed single triple storey dwelling, onsite parking and associated landscaping
    21 HOCKEY LANE ASCOT VALE 3032Withdrawn
  • Retrospective approval for demolition of the front fence and construction of a new front fence to a dwelling in the Heritage Overlay (HO21)
    56 SOUTH STREET ASCOT VALE 3032In progress
  • Construct and put up for display business identification signs
    291-325 MT ALEXANDER ROAD ASCOT VALE 3032Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Sale and consumption of liquor associated with an existing Food and Drink Premises
    10/ 1 LANGS ROAD ASCOT VALE 3032Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an extension to a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    14 MIRAMS STREET ASCOT VALE 3032Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of domestic services (window shading awnings) and external painting to a dwelling in the Heritage Overlay (HO20)
    18 DUMBLANE AVENUE ASCOT VALE 3032Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Sale of packaged liquor (Bottle Shop)
    2/ 110 UNION ROAD ASCOT VALE 3032Lapsed
  • Construction of a crossover in a Heritage Overlay
    32 FRANCIS STREET ASCOT VALE 3032Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition and reconstruction of a front fence, including painting in a Heritage Overlay area
    1 Wigton StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of a business identification sign within a Heritage Overlay
    1/ 52A St Leonards RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Conversion of an existing outbuilding to a dwelling (behind the existing dwelling), reduction of car parking requirements and a two lot subdivision - AMENDMENT
    44 ST LEONARDS ROAD ASCOT VALE 3032Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of two double storey attached dwellings, including fencing within a Heritage Overlay (HO6), Design Development Overlay (DDO1 and DDO2), Incorporated Plan Overlay (IPO1) and Environmental Significance Overlay (ESO2) area
    2 WOODS STREET ASCOT VALE 3032NOD issued by a delegate
  • VICSMART Two Lot Subdivision
    43 St Leonards RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an in-ground swimming pool and associated fencing within a Special Building Overlay
    95 WALTER STREET ASCOT VALE 3032Permit issued by the RA
  • Construction of a single storey extension on a lot greater than 300 square metres
    80 ST LEONARDS ROAD ASCOT VALE 3032No permit required

  • June 2021

  • Construction of a carport to an existing dwelling in the Heritage Overlay (HO16)
    249 ASCOT VALE ROAD ASCOT VALE 3032Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and first floor addition to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    166 ST LEONARDS ROAD ASCOT VALE 3032Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a single storey extension on a lot less than 300 square metres
    12 FEDERATION STREET ASCOT VALE 3032Permit issued by the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings
    87 CHARLES STREET ASCOT VALE 3032Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Construct a fence and associated retaining wall in a Design and Development Overlay (DDO1)
    2 Eden CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an awning in a Heritage Overlay
    232 UNION ROAD ASCOT VALE 3032Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Externally paint a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    33 Elliott StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and alterations and additions to an existing dwelling, including external paint works and display of solar panels in a Heritage Overlay (HO6) and Design and Development Overlay (DDO1)
    25 HUNT CRESCENT ASCOT VALE 3032NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of an addition to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    59 HURTLE STREET ASCOT VALE 3032Permit issued by the RA
  • Partial demolition works and construction of alterations and additions to a dwelling (including garage, front and internal fence and external painting) in a Heritage Overlay area
    4 FILSON STREET ASCOT VALE 3032Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of a shed and construction of an outbuilding in a Heritage Overlay area
    48 Kent StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct and carry out works to an existing dwelling in an Environmental Significance Overlay
    22 ORMOND ROAD ASCOT VALE 3032Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of 20 dwellings and reduction in car parking requirements
    39 ASCOT STREET ASCOT VALE 3032NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Construction of two dwellings to the rear of an existing dwelling and a three lot subdivision - PS721393G - AMENDMENT
    50 MYRNONG CRESCENT ASCOT VALE 3032NOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition of a dwelling in a heritage overlay (HO453) and the construction of an addition including a detached garage and first floor studio within a Heritage Overlay (HO453) and Neighbourhood Character Overlay (NCO4)
    27 WARRICK STREET ASCOT VALE 3032NOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition works and alterations and additions to a dwelling (including external painting, construction of a front fence, a rear extension, garage and swimming pool)
    30 HARDING STREET ASCOT VALE 3032Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Construction of a new retaining wall on a lot less than 300 square metres
    28 JAMES STREET ASCOT VALE 3032No permit required
  • Development of a two storey building plus basement and roof terraces for multiple dwellings - AMENDMENT
    26 SANDOWN ROAD ASCOT VALE 3032In progress
  • Construction of three dwellings in a Special Building Overlay area - AMENDMENT
    160 EPSOM ROAD ASCOT VALE 3032Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition of a dwelling and the construction of additions and alterations to an existing dwelling, including external painting in a Heritage Overlay area
    19 HUNT CRESCENT ASCOT VALE 3032Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to a dwelling on a lot greater than 300 square metres in the General Residential Zone
    29 Bank StreetNo permit required

  • April 2021

  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions including external paint works on a site in a Heritage Overlay area
    30 FRANCIS STREET ASCOT VALE 3032Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition and construction of a shed in a Heritage Overlay
    22 Langs RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of a carport and garage, partial demolition of an existing dwelling, construction of alterations and additions including decking, garage, fencing and swimming pool in a Design and Development Overlay (Schedule 11), Neighbourhood Character Overlay (Schedule 4) and a Heritage Overlay (Schedule 453)
    25 Warrick StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Eight Lot Subdivision
    1/ 42 Roseberry StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 137 proposals

137 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

254 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol
  • Thirsty CamelAlcohol
  • Routley's BakeryBakery

    220 Union Road

  • The Fancy ParrotBar
  • Bbq (6)
  • Studio 244Beauty salon

    244 Union Road

  • Bench

    139 Union Road, Ascot Vale

  • Bench (62)
  • Neutral Service BikeshopBicycle

    231 Union Road

  • Bicycle Parking (10)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

12 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Albert Wallis ReservePark
  • Brisbane ReservePark
  • Burton Crescent ReservePark
  • Fairbairn ParkPark
  • Fenton ReservePark
  • H.W. Cousins ReservePark
  • Roseberry ReservePark
  • Rothwell ParkPark
  • Thornbury ParkPark
  • Tom Edmunds ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
6
Emergency department
On site
  • Ascot Vale PodiatryMaribyrnong Roaddoctor
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Cleopatra Plastic SurgeryAscot Vale Rddoctor
  • North West Day HospitalMaribyrnong Roadhospital
  • Union Road Pharmacy Ascot ValeUnion Roadpharmacy

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • FORMER ES&A BANKNH1287
  • TRAM SUBSTATIONNH2323

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Ascot KindergartenWest Streetkindergarten
  • Coronation KindergartenRoseberry Streetkindergarten
  • Progress KindergartenBrown Avenuekindergarten
  • Tree House Early Learningkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
14
Parks (OSM)
14

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
72.2/100
Cohort rank
#132 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Ascot KindergartenchildcareWest Streetkindergarten
  • Coronation KindergartenchildcareRoseberry Streetkindergarten
  • Progress KindergartenchildcareBrown Avenuekindergarten
  • Tree House Early Learningchildcarekindergarten
  • FORMER ES&A BANKheritageNH1287
  • TRAM SUBSTATIONheritageNH2323
  • Ascot Vale PodiatryhealthMaribyrnong Roaddoctor
  • Chemist Warehousehealthpharmacy
  • Chemist Warehousehealthpharmacy
  • Cleopatra Plastic SurgeryhealthAscot Vale Rddoctor

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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