Brunswick West vs Pascoe Vale South
Pascoe Vale South (median $1,227,500) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Brunswick West ($1,332,500).
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Brunswick West and Pascoe Vale South side by side
| Measure | Brunswick West | Pascoe Vale South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,332,500 | $1,227,500 |
| Median unit | $490,000 | $700,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $710/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 48.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1112 | 1108 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 28 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 14,746 | 10,534 |
| Median age | 34 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 582 mm | 582 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brunswick West (1112) sits above Pascoe Vale South (1108). Pascoe Vale South skews owner-occupied (74%), Brunswick West runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
- For buyers
- Pascoe Vale South is the lower entry point at $1,227,500 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Brunswick West edges out on average school ICSEA (1112 vs 1108). Pascoe Vale South also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 52%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Brunswick West vs Pascoe Vale South: common questions
Is Brunswick West or Pascoe Vale South cheaper to buy in?
Pascoe Vale South has the lower median house price at $1,227,500, roughly 8% below Brunswick West ($1,332,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Brunswick West or Pascoe Vale South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brunswick West scores 1112 vs 1108 in Pascoe Vale South. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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