Pascoe Vale South vs Strathmore
Pascoe Vale South (median $1,227,500) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Strathmore ($1,705,000).
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Pascoe Vale South and Strathmore side by side
| Measure | Pascoe Vale South | Strathmore |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,227,500 | $1,705,000 |
| Median unit | $700,000 | $730,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $710/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1108 | 1093 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 30 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,534 | – |
| Median age | 39 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 582 mm | 550 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
Strathmore scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pascoe Vale South (1108) sits above Strathmore (1093).
- For buyers
- Pascoe Vale South is the lower entry point at $1,227,500 median, 28% 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
- Pascoe Vale South edges out on average school ICSEA (1108 vs 1093).
Pascoe Vale South vs Strathmore: common questions
Is Pascoe Vale South or Strathmore cheaper to buy in?
Pascoe Vale South has the lower median house price at $1,227,500, roughly 28% below Strathmore ($1,705,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Pascoe Vale South or Strathmore have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pascoe Vale South scores 1108 vs 1093 in Strathmore. 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.
Which is more walkable, Pascoe Vale South or Strathmore?
Strathmore scores 30/100 on walkability vs 28/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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