Ascot

Lifestyle & dining

Life in Ascot revolves around the Swan River foreshore, with walking and cycling paths linking through to Belmont and Rivervale and giving locals an easy, scenic way to start or end the day. Racing carries genuine weight here too, with Ascot Racecourse hosting some of WA's biggest thoroughbred meets and drawing crowds from across Perth on race day.

For day-to-day eating and drinking, residents tend to head into neighbouring Belmont or across to the cafes and restaurants of Maylands, where the strip along Whatley Crescent has become one of Perth's more talked-about dining precincts. It's a short drive that keeps Ascot itself peaceful while still putting a good night out within easy reach.

Shopping

Ascot doesn't have a major retail strip of its own, which is part of its appeal for those after a quieter residential pocket. Belmont Forum, one of Perth's larger shopping centres, is close by in Belmont and covers everyday grocery and retail needs, while Maylands and Rivervale add smaller boutique and specialty shopping options within a few minutes' drive.

Getting around

Ascot's location just east of the city makes for a straightforward commute, with Great Eastern Highway and the Graham Farmer Freeway providing quick access into the CBD. The suburb is also close to Perth Airport, a genuine drawcard for frequent flyers and those working in aviation or logistics.

Public transport runs through bus services connecting to Bayswater and Belmont, with train stations in neighbouring suburbs along the Midland line offering a further option for commuters happy to drive or bus a short distance to connect.

Parks & recreation

Beyond the river foreshore itself, Ascot benefits from its proximity to Garvey Park and other green spaces along the Swan, popular for walking, fishing and picnicking. The racecourse precinct also hosts events beyond racing throughout the year, adding another layer to the suburb's recreational calendar.

The property market

Ascot's median house price currently sits at $1.40 million, following a striking +32.9% rise in recent house prices that points to strong buyer demand for its riverside position and relative scarcity of stock. Median rent is $850 a week, reflecting solid interest from tenants chasing water proximity and easy city access without inner-suburb premiums.

Current listings show a mix of 53% houses, 39% apartments and units, and 8% land, giving buyers a genuine spread of options from established riverside homes to lower-maintenance apartment living and the occasional opportunity to build. That variety, combined with tightly held stock, has helped underpin the suburb's recent growth.