Ascot (WA)

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Following examination of demographic data from the ABS and new addresses confirmed by Districts after the Census, the suburb of Ascot (WA) is calculated to have approximately 3,516 residents in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 421 people (13.6%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 3,095 individuals. This trend is calculated from the resident population of 3,513, estimated by Districts based on ABS ERP figures from June 2025 alongside an additional 58 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level translates to a density of 935 persons per square kilometer, a figure that is generally consistent with typical levels observed in locations analysed by Districts. The 13.6% growth rate recorded in the suburb of Ascot (WA) since the 2021 census outpaced the national rate of 9.3%, positioning the area as a regional growth leader. This population rise was driven almost exclusively by arrivals from overseas, which served as the sole contributor to population increases in recent times.

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The workforce in the suburb of Ascot (WA) is characterized by high levels of education, with prominent representation in industrial and manufacturing fields, an unemployment rate of 4.1%, and an annual employment growth rate of 2.1% based on Districts statistical models. In March 2026, there were 2,221 employed residents, with local unemployment mirroring the Greater Perth level of 4.2%, and labour force participation sitting at 73.9% relative to 70.2% across Greater Perth. Census records indicate that a modest 10.4% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic-related restrictions.

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ATO records at the postcode level for the financial year 2023 show that incomes in the suburb of Ascot (WA) are exceptionally high on a national scale, with a median of $68,617 and an average of $84,134. This compares to a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248 across Greater Perth. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.93% since the financial year 2023, estimated figures for March 2026 are approximately $76,117 for the median and $93,330 for the average. Census data places household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Ascot (WA) between the 70th and 81st national percentiles. The largest income group comprises 32.7% of the population (1,149 individuals) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is very similar to the wider regional average of 32.0% in that bracket. A high proportion of top earners, with 32.2% receiving more than $3,000 weekly, points to robust financial capacity. Housing costs represent 14.0% of income, while strong earnings place local residents in the 73rd percentile for disposable income, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile.

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The housing profile in the suburb of Ascot (WA) at the last Census consisted of 70.6% standalone houses and 29.4% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% other options across metropolitan Perth. Home ownership was higher than the metro average at 35.8%, with mortgaged properties representing 33.4% and rental housing making up 30.8%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 was higher than the Perth metro average of $1,907, while median weekly rent stood at $400 compared to $350 in the metro area. Globally within Australia, local mortgage costs are notably higher than the national median of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national level of $375.

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Families make up 69.8% of all households, consisting of 24.1% couples with offspring, 36.4% couples without children, and 6.4% single-parent homes. The remaining 30.2% are non-family households, which include single person households at 25.8% and group living arrangements at 4.5%. The median household size is 2.3 individuals, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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The local educational profile is highly competitive, with 33.9% of residents aged 15 and older holding a tertiary degree, compared to the WA average of 27.9% and the SA4 average of 29.9%. Bachelor degrees represent the most common credential at 22.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Technical training is also well represented, with 34.9% of residents aged 15 and older holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 12.7% and certificates at 22.2%.

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Public transport services include 14 operational stops within the suburb of Ascot (WA), consisting of bus stops. These locations are served by 11 routes that support a total of 1,783 passenger journeys each week. Access is good, with homes situated an average of 264 meters from the nearest stop. Private cars remain the primary method of travel at 82%, while 9% of residents use buses. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.4 cars per household. A lower proportion of residents work from home at 10.4%, based on 2021 Census records which may have been influenced by pandemic measures.

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Health indicators reveal excellent outcomes across the suburb of Ascot (WA), with low rates of chronic conditions and mortality across all cohorts, alongside a high level of private health insurance coverage held by approximately 61% of the population (2,130 individuals).

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The suburb of Ascot (WA) shows higher levels of cultural diversity than most areas, with 20.9% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 38.0% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 49.3% of the community. Judaism is notably present at 0.3% of the population, which matches the 0.3% average for Greater Perth.

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The median age of residents is 46 years, which is higher than the Greater Perth median of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to metropolitan averages, the 55 - 64 age bracket is larger at 15.5% of the population, while children aged 5 - 14 are less represented at 7.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 12.2% to 13.2% of the population, while the group aged 85 and older decreased from 3.6% to 2.4%. Projections for 2041 point to significant changes, with the 75 to 84 cohort expected to increase by 169 people (70%) from 242 to 412. This demographic aging is reflected in the fact that residents aged 65 and older are projected to account for 58% of total growth, while the 5 to 14 and 35 to 44 cohorts are expected to shrink.

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Ascot currently has an estimated 133 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 110 children aged 0-2 and 73 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 2% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 1% by 2041 (to approximately 134 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 273. Birth rates in the area have averaged 9.9 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.