Pascoe Vale vs Strathmore
Pascoe Vale (median $1,207,000) is roughly 29% cheaper to buy into than Strathmore ($1,705,000).
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Pascoe Vale and Strathmore side by side
| Measure | Pascoe Vale | Strathmore |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,207,000 | $1,705,000 |
| Median unit | $660,000 | $730,000 |
| 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 | 1093 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 30 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 18,171 | – |
| Median age | 36 | – |
| 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
Pascoe Vale scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Strathmore (1093) sits above Pascoe Vale (1078).
- For buyers
- Pascoe Vale is the lower entry point at $1,207,000 median, 29% 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
- Strathmore edges out on average school ICSEA (1093 vs 1078).
Pascoe Vale vs Strathmore: common questions
Is Pascoe Vale or Strathmore cheaper to buy in?
Pascoe Vale has the lower median house price at $1,207,000, roughly 29% below Strathmore ($1,705,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Pascoe Vale or Strathmore have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Strathmore scores 1093 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 Strathmore?
Pascoe Vale scores 100/100 on walkability vs 30/100. 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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