Ascot Vale

Ascot Vale is a suburb of Melbourne which is located 5 kilometres north-west of the city. The suburb is bordered by Lyons Road to the south and Moonee Ponds Creek to the east and has a postcode of 3032.

Ascot Vale’s proximity to the Maribyrnong River provides an array of natural features that make it a popular residential suburb with approximately 15,000 residents.

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As one of the key rivers in Melbourne, the Maribyrnong River is an integral part of the suburb’s recreational scene. The variety of flora and fauna makes a perfect combination for nature lovers looking for adventure in the outdoors. In addition to this, the river is also bordered by walking and cycling trails for an ideal exercise routine. Other activities to be enjoyed include fishing and boating.

Away from outdoor activities, Ascot Vale also has a vibrant sports scene that has embraced golf and baseball. Golfers enjoy teeing off at the prestigious River Side Golf and Tennis Club. In addition to this, the club is also home to the city’s top-ranking tennis facility that boasts 12 all-weather courts. Baseball is also a key part of Ascot Vale as the suburb is home of the Melbourne Aces whose games are held at the Melbourne Showgrounds.

The Royal Melbourne Showgrounds is an iconic landmark in Ascot Vale, especially because the grounds are home to the famous Royal Melbourne Show which is held in September every year. The show is held to celebrate the unique rural community in Australia and is also jam-packed with animals, rides, showbags, live entertainment and great food.

There are a huge variety of restaurants in the Ascot Vale area including Italian, Japanese, Malaysian, Ethiopian and Chinese. You will also find many restaurants serving modern Australian cuisine.

If you are looking for shopping, look no further than the massive Highpoint Shopping Centre located right next to Ascot Vale in the suburb of Maribyrnong. After huge expansions, Highpoint is one of the largest shopping centres in Victoria and boasts a huge range of women and men’s clothing, shoes, beauty, food, homewares and so much more. There is also a Hoyts Cinema and a massive range of food outlets located here.

Ascot Vale has a reliable transport network, most notably the Ascot Vale Railway Station off Station Avenue. Trams are also available on the following routes: route #57, #59 and #82 which run up Epsom and Union Road.