Ascot, Brisbane City, Queensland
Ascot, Queensland — 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, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Ascot |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Brisbane City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.42967 |
| Longitude | 153.06389 |
| Population | 5,773 |
| Density | 2091.7 /km² |
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Elevation | 30 m |
| Postcode | 4007 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 6 km northeast |
Ascot is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,773. The locality covers an area of 2.8 km², giving a population density of about 2091.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 30 m above sea level. It lies approximately 6 km northeast of Brisbane. Ascot is located at 27.4297°S, 153.0639°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4007.
Ascot unfolds across a gentle swell of land, where the Brisbane River’s embrace shapes its western edge and the dappled sunlight filters through mature fig trees lining its avenues. It lies 5.9 km north-east of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 40°T), and is situated 12.9 km south-south-east of Bracken Ridge. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of blooming jacarandas and the distant hum of the city, a quiet counterpoint to the rustle of leaves in the warm breeze. Broad, leafy streets, marked by elegant Queenslander homes with their characteristic verandas and tin roofs, speak of a long-established character, a place where the rhythm of life feels measured and considerate, allowing for the appreciation of blooming gardens and the slow passage of time. The land itself, not dramatically rugged but possessing a pleasing, rolling quality, offers glimpses of manicured lawns and the occasional flash of colour from a well-tended rose bush, all contributing to an atmosphere of settled, comfortable elegance.
The history of Ascot is deeply intertwined with the development of Brisbane, its origins tracing back to the grand aspirations of the late 19th century, when land was subdivided for the burgeoning gentry. This legacy is still visible in the architecture and the established streetscapes, a tangible connection to a past era of prosperity. The local economy, once more agrarian, has largely transitioned to a service-based model, with residents commuting to the city centre, yet a strong sense of local identity persists, fostered by community events and the shared appreciation for the suburb’s leafy charm. Notably, the Brisbane Racing Club, a significant institution, anchors Ascot, drawing crowds and injecting a distinct vibrancy into the precinct during race days, a colourful and exciting chapter in the ongoing story of this particular corner of Brisbane.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ascot, Queensland 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, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Ascot includes the postcode (4007), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Brisbane 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 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. |