Pascoe Vale vs Merlynston
Pascoe Vale scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 56/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pascoe Vale (1078) sits above Merlynston (1058).
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Pascoe Vale and Merlynston side by side
| Measure | Pascoe Vale | Merlynston |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,207,000 | – |
| Median unit | $660,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $620/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1078 | 1058 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 56 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 18,171 | – |
| Median age | 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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- 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 1058).
Pascoe Vale vs Merlynston: common questions
Does Pascoe Vale or Merlynston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pascoe Vale scores 1078 vs 1058 in Merlynston. 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 Merlynston?
Pascoe Vale scores 100/100 on walkability vs 56/100. 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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