Side by sideSuburb comparison

Pascoe Vale vs Hadfield.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,207,000 and $816,000. Pascoe Vale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Hadfield (median $816,000) is roughly 48% cheaper to buy into than Pascoe Vale ($1,207,000).

Pascoe Vale scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pascoe Vale (1078) sits above Hadfield (1028).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Hadfield is the lower entry point at $816,000 median, 48% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Pascoe Vale offers the higher gross rental yield (2.67% vs 2.36%), favouring cash-flow investors.

For families

Pascoe Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (1078 vs 1028).

Common questionsPascoe Vale vs Hadfield

Common questions

Is Pascoe Vale or Hadfield cheaper to buy in?

Hadfield has the lower median house price at $816,000, roughly 48% below Pascoe Vale ($1,207,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Pascoe Vale or Hadfield have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pascoe Vale scores 1078 vs 1028 in Hadfield. 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 or Hadfield?

Pascoe Vale scores 100/100 on walkability vs 24/100. 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.

Which suburb has higher rental yield, Pascoe Vale or Hadfield?

Gross rental yield on houses is 2.67% in Pascoe Vale vs 2.36% in Hadfield. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.

The numbers behind the take

Pascoe Vale
Metric
Hadfield

Price & Market

$1,207,000
Median house
$816,000
$660,000
Median unit
$635,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$620/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$371/wk
$500/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$370/wk
63.0%
Owner occupied
69.0%
35.0%
Renter occupied
28.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
24
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
18,171
Population
6,269
36
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1078
Avg ICSEA
1028

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).