Pascoe Vale vs Pascoe Vale South
Pascoe Vale (median $1,207,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Pascoe Vale South ($1,227,500).
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Pascoe Vale and Pascoe Vale South side by side
| Measure | Pascoe Vale | Pascoe Vale South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,207,000 | $1,227,500 |
| Median unit | $660,000 | $700,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $620/wk | $710/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1078 | 1108 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 28 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 18,171 | 10,534 |
| Median age | 36 | 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
Pascoe Vale scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 28/100 ), 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 Pascoe Vale (1078). Pascoe Vale South skews owner-occupied (74%), Pascoe Vale runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
- For buyers
- Pascoe Vale is the lower entry point at $1,207,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Pascoe Vale South offers the higher gross rental yield (3.01% vs 2.67%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Pascoe Vale South edges out on average school ICSEA (1108 vs 1078).
Pascoe Vale vs Pascoe Vale South: common questions
Is Pascoe Vale or Pascoe Vale South cheaper to buy in?
Pascoe Vale has the lower median house price at $1,207,000, roughly 2% below Pascoe Vale South ($1,227,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Pascoe Vale or Pascoe Vale South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pascoe Vale South scores 1108 vs 1078 in Pascoe Vale. 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 Pascoe Vale South?
Pascoe Vale scores 100/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Pascoe Vale or Pascoe Vale South?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.01% in Pascoe Vale South vs 2.67% in Pascoe Vale. 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.
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