Download coordinates as: Ascot is a north-east suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

[1] Ascot is characterised by large Queenslander homes and is located approximately 6.5 kilometres (4.0 mi) north-east of Brisbane GPO.

The clan had camping grounds on the north side of the Brisbane River around the Breakfast Creek area.

In 1858 two Aborigines, Dalinkua and Dalpie from the Breakfast Creek area, wrote letters to The Moreton Bay Courier protesting against the treatment their people.

Within a decade wealthy free settlers took land with a view of the Brisbane River.

In 1855, pastoralist James Sutherland purchased a large portion of land in the Brisbane area, including Ascot and its surrounds.

A map advertising the auction states the Estate had easy access to the tram and all conveniences, with beautiful easterly aspects and wonderful views.

[13][14] During World War II, several buildings were used by General Douglas MacArthur and the Central Bureau, which had its headquarters at "Nyrambla", 21 Henry Street.

The Central Bureau work of intercepting and decoding Japanese intelligence remained in Ascot.

In 1941 military authorities took over the racecourse, then known as Camp Ascot, to house thousands of American troops.

[16] From the 1990s, the old servants' quarters of "Nyrambla" were home to the late Australian actor Bille Brown (1952-2013), honorary ambassador for Queensland for his stage work in the Queensland Theatre Company in Brisbane and the Royal Shakespeare Company.

69.2% of people were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 66.7%; the next most common countries of birth were England 4.2%, New Zealand 3.9% and India 2.3%.

[21] Of the total 2,295 occupied private residences, 48.4% were separate houses, 43.2% were flats or apartments and 7.5% were semi-detached.