Pascoe Vale vs Hadfield
Hadfield (median $816,000) is roughly 32% cheaper to buy into than Pascoe Vale ($1,207,000).
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Pascoe Vale and Hadfield side by side
| Measure | Pascoe Vale | Hadfield |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,207,000 | $816,000 |
| Median unit | $660,000 | $635,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $620/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1078 | 1028 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 24 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 18,171 | 6,269 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 582 mm | 581 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
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).
- For buyers
- Hadfield is the lower entry point at $816,000 median, 32% 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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1078 vs 1028).
Pascoe 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 32% 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.
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