Ascot, Queensland

Ascot Brisbane, Queensland
Yabba Street
Population:	5,330 (2006 census)
Postcode:	4007
Area:	2.5 km² (1.0 sq mi)
Location:	8 km (5 mi) from Brisbane CBD
LGA:	City of Brisbane
State District:	Clayfield
Federal Division:	Lilley
Suburbs around Ascot: Clayfield Hendra Brisbane Airport Clayfield Ascot Eagle Farm Albion Hamilton Hamilton

Ascot is a predominantly affluent residential suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, characterised by large Queenslander homes. Located 7 kilometres (4 mi) from Brisbane, the suburb is well catered for in terms of public transport with many bus and train services departing from Ascot railway station. Ascot is home to the Eagle Farm and Doomben racecourses, and is best known for its racing carnivals and for the precinct of Racecourse Road, with its cafes, restaurants, boutique shops and poinciana trees lining the street.

History

Historically, the land was occupied by the Aboriginal Turrbal group. In 1855, pastoralist James Sutherland purchased a large portion of area including Ascot and its surrounds. In 1882 a railway line was built from Eagle Junction to Ascot for access to the racecourse that had already been established.

"Nyrambla" 21 Henry Street, Ascot, from Yabba Street

During World War II, several buildings were used by Douglas MacArthur and the Central Bureau, which had its headquarters at "Nyrambla", 21 Henry Street. Also used was the fire station at 77 Kitchener Road and several other locations in nearby Hamilton.

The consulate of Austria in Brisbane is located at 81 Yabba Street, Ascot.

The population in Ascot was 4,545 people in 2001, and the median house price of $1,172,500 (as of March 2009) is one of the highest in Brisbane's metropolitan area.

Transport

Until 1969 the suburb was served by electric trams which ran up from Hamilton along Racecourse Road, Lancaster Road and terminated in Alexandria Road.

Ascot railway station and Doomben railway station provides access to Citytrain services.

External links

• Map and key statistics by Brisbane City Council
• University of Queensland: Queensland Places: Ascot