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Ascot (Greater Bendigo - Vic.)

VIC 3364 • Victoria

2,571
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
10.55 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemote
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About Ascot (Greater Bendigo - Vic.)

Ascot is a rural locality in central Victoria, situated in the region north-west of Maryborough at an approximate distance of 150 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. With a population of 2,571, the locality spans around 10.5 square kilometres of agricultural and open landscape typical of Victoria's central goldfields belt. The area falls within the broader Greater Bendigo region and reflects the quiet, dispersed settlement pattern characteristic of rural central Victoria.

Residents of Ascot rely on nearby regional towns for shopping, services, and employment, with Maryborough and Dunolly serving as the closest service centres for everyday needs. Public transport is limited, and a private vehicle is essential for daily life. The community reflects the area's agricultural heritage, with farming families and small acreage properties making up much of the local character. The surrounding landscape of the Victorian goldfields — with open paddocks, gum tree windbreaks, and quiet country roads — defines the rural appeal of life in Ascot.

Ascot (Greater Bendigo - Vic.) falls under postcode 3364 and is governed by the Greater Bendigo Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3364
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Bendigo
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.33°, 143.91°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
10.55 km²
Population Density
244 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Ascot for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$630K
11 sales · ▲ 11.2% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3364

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3364 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$46,253
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,115

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3364; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • V/Line coach services — Maryborough / Ballarat / Melbourne Varies; 2.5-3h to Melbourne

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
150 km
By Train
No direct service; V/Line from Maryborough (~15 km) to Melbourne (~2h 30min)
By Car (Peak)
1h 50min - 2h 20min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 40min - 2h

🛣️ Calder Highway and Pyrenees Highway are the main routes to Melbourne and regional centres

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rural locality with no local shops or services; a car is required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
2,571
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Greater Bendigo Local Government Area, which contains Ascot (Greater Bendigo - Vic.). Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
329.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 33.1%
Motor vehicle theft
258.8 / 100k
2yr Up 62.3% 10yr Up 25.3%
Non-FV assault
400.8 / 100k
2yr Up 21.7% 10yr Up 66.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
4.7 / 100k
2yr Up 192.2% 10yr Up 32.1%
Steal from vehicle
636.9 / 100k
2yr Down 15.4% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Greater Bendigo →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ascot (near Maryborough, VIC) known for? +

Ascot is a quiet rural locality in Victoria's central goldfields, known for its open agricultural landscape and small farming community. Like many localities in the region, it reflects the area's 19th-century gold rush heritage and traditional pastoral character.

How far is Ascot from the nearest major town? +

Ascot is approximately 15 kilometres from Maryborough and around 150 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, making it a genuinely rural locality with limited access to urban services.

Does Ascot have public transport? +

There is no local bus or rail service directly serving Ascot. The nearest V/Line rail service is at Maryborough, with trains connecting to Ballarat and Melbourne. A car is essential for all travel.

What is the population of Ascot? +

According to the 2021 Census, Ascot has a population of 2,571 residents across a dispersed rural area of approximately 10.5 square kilometres.

Is Ascot a good place to live? +

Ascot suits those seeking a rural lifestyle with plenty of space, low density, and agricultural land in central Victoria. It is best for self-sufficient households comfortable with long drives for everyday needs, as local services and amenities are very limited.

What is the postcode for Ascot near Maryborough? +

The postcode for this Ascot locality in central Victoria is 3364.

What is the median house price in Ascot? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $630,000, up 11.2% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

Is Ascot a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Ascot is part of the Greater Bendigo LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.