The average age of residents in Ascot is 40 to 59. As Ascot is a quieter neighbourhood with larger blocks of land, families have flocked here for its suburb living close to the city. It is because of this that Ascot is a very popular area with high demand. This family demographic ensures that Ascot remains a sleepy suburb, filled with cute coffee shops and leafy parks.

Ascot is perfect for families, offering all the facilities that any one would need. This starts with schools. Ascot lies in the catchment area of both Ascot State Primary School and Hamilton State Primary School. For high school, Ascot is in the catchment area for Aviation High. If you are looking for a Private School, there is St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School right in Ascot, however, Brisbane’s best private schools are all only a small drive or bus trip away.

The Racecourse Road Health Centre provides healthcare for Ascot. If needed, Brisbane’s hospitals are all within a short drive away, offering the best Healthcare in the state.

In true Ascot fashion, the parks are beautiful, leafy, and quiet. Oriel and Ascot park are both local favourites, offering fenced in play areas for safety, large trees for shade, and lush green lawns to run around. The parks in Ascot offer the perfect play area for kids.

While it may be a quiet neighbourhood, Ascot still offers plenty of fun for kids and adults. From great cafes, like café 63, or trendy bars, like One Fifty Ascot, you have everything you need for a great day or night with some friends. There is no end to great food along Racecourse Road either, whether you want ramen, Thai, or burgers, dinner is sorted!

Racecourse road also comes into its own when shopping. With its amazing boutiques and home wares shops, you can shop ‘till you drop. Then, Ascot gets a little more exciting when race day comes around. Get dressed up and prepare to have some fun at a day at the races. There are regular races and other, more kid friendly, events held at both the Doomben and Eagle Farm racecourses for residents to enjoy.

Ascot also offers a fantastic lookout, providing some of the best views of Brisbane. Bring your significant other, or kids up to Bartley’s Hill Lookout, and watch the sun set behind the city as the lights flicker on.

Ascot is a great suburb for accessibility. With highly walkable streets, you can walk anywhere around the suburb with ease. If you need to go further afield, Kingsford Smith Drive and Southern Cross Way are easily accessible by car, offering quick trips into Brisbane, or towards some of Brisbane’s best national parks.

Trains depart Ascot Station every 30 minutes, taking only 20 minutes to reach central station. This offers a quick trip into the city for work. Ascot also has access to Brisbane’s extensive bus network, offering quick and easy journeys across the city. If you need the train to the airport, a quick change at Eagle Junction will get you on your way.

48.4% of homes in Ascot were detached houses, while 43.2% were units or apartments. This makes Ascot a very diverse neighbourhood in terms of living options. There are big, beautiful, renovated Queenslanders on large blocks, or oversized apartments for over 55s. No matter your preference for housing, Ascot has something for you.

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