Ascot, Ballarat City, Victoria
Ascot, 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, in the Ballarat City local government area.
| Locality | Ascot |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Ballarat City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.39723 |
| Longitude | 143.81161 |
| Population | 97 |
| Density | 2.7 /km² |
| Area | 36.6 km² |
| Elevation | 415 m |
| Postcode | 3364 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 112 km west-northwest |
Ascot is a locality in the Ballarat City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 97. The locality covers an area of 36.6 km², giving a population density of about 2.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 415 m above sea level. It lies approximately 112 km west-northwest of Melbourne. Ascot is located at 37.3972°S, 143.8116°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3364. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Ascot unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle roll of the land, a subtle topography that hints at the underlying geology. It lies 63.7 km west-north-west of Bacchus Marsh, VIC (from Bacchus Marsh, VIC: bearing 299°T), and is situated 14.9 km north of Wendouree. Here, the air carries the clean scent of dry grass and eucalypt, particularly on a still afternoon when the light softens, casting long shadows across the paddocks. The country around Ascot is a mosaic of cultivated fields and grazing land, bordered by stands of native trees that punctuate the horizon, their leaves shimmering with a silvery hue in the bright Australian sun. The character of Ascot is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace of life, and the sky overhead feels vast and ever-present.
The history of Ascot is intertwined with the agricultural pursuits that have long defined this region. It's a place that has seen the ebb and flow of farming fortunes, with the rich soils supporting a variety of crops and livestock. The local economy remains firmly rooted in the land, with grazing properties and smaller farms still forming the backbone of the community. While not a place of grand monuments, Ascot possesses a distinctive charm, evident in the sturdy farmhouses and the weathered sheds that stand as quiet witnesses to generations of labour. The sense of continuity here is palpable, a feeling that the present is built upon the firm foundations of the past, and the land continues to yield its bounty to those who work it with diligence and respect.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ascot, 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, in the Ballarat City local government area.
Detailed location data for Ascot includes the postcode (3364), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Ballarat City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional 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. |