Ascot Vale, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Ascot Vale, in the Moonee Valley City local government area.
| Locality | Ascot Vale |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Moonee Valley City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.77981 |
| Longitude | 144.92272 |
| Population | 15,197 |
| Density | 3957.6 /km² |
| Area | 3.8 km² |
| Elevation | 29 m |
| Postcode | 3032 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 5 km northwest |
Ascot Vale is a locality in the Moonee Valley City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 15,197. The locality covers an area of 3.8 km², giving a population density of about 3957.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 29 m above sea level. It lies approximately 5 km northwest of Melbourne. Ascot Vale is located at 37.7798°S, 144.9227°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3032.
Ascot Vale unfurls itself across a gentle slope, a tapestry of red-brick homes and leafy avenues that catch the late afternoon sun with a mellow glow. It lies 3.6 km south-south-east of Essendon, VIC (from Essendon, VIC: bearing 160°T), and is situated 7.3 km north-west of Melbourne. The air here carries a quiet hum, a blend of distant traffic and the rustle of leaves in established gardens, a soundscape that speaks of a neighbourhood settled and comfortable in its skin. This is a place where the land, though now largely urbanised, still retains a subtle undulation, hinting at the contours that shaped its early days, a gentle rise and fall that makes walking its streets a pleasant, unhurried affair. The sky above often holds a soft, diffused light, particularly as the day begins to wane, painting the rooftops in hues of ochre and rose before the streetlights begin their nightly vigil.
The history of Ascot Vale is deeply entwined with the equestrian pursuits that gave it its name, a legacy that lingers in the street names and the very character of the place. Once a landscape dotted with paddocks and horse-training establishments, its transformation into a thriving residential suburb reflects the broader growth of Melbourne. The local economy, while now diverse, still carries echoes of its past, with a vibrant commercial strip along Epsom Road serving as the heart of daily life, offering everything from bakeries to bookshops. It’s a place where families have put down roots for generations, and the sense of continuity is palpable, a quiet testament to the enduring appeal of Ascot Vale.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ascot Vale, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Ascot Vale, in the Moonee Valley City local government area.
Detailed location data for Ascot Vale includes the postcode (3032), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Moonee Valley City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ascot Vale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |