Pascoe Vale
That combination gives Pascoe Vale a dense, established middle-ring profile: 48.7% of residents hold a university qualification, 32.0% were born overseas and household income sits at the 75.8th percentile. Compared with nearby Coburg and Essendon, its 48.8% semi-detached and 47.9% separate-house mix points to a more blended family and townhouse market than a purely apartment-led setting. The median age of 36 and 39.5% work-from-home share suit households seeking access without giving up space.
Population
18,171
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,025/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
91
Median House
$1.1M
October to December 2025
The typical mortgage payment is $2,100 monthly, while mortgage commitments equal 24.0% of household income and weekly rent is $400. Housing is split between 47.9% separate houses and 48.8% semi-detached dwellings, with 42.4% of homes having 3 bedrooms and 16.0% having 4 or more. Compared with a compact apartment market, that mix suits families and upgrader buyers. However, 34.8% of households already carry a mortgage and 35.3% rent, so competition for well-presented homes can remain meaningful.
For Buyers
The typical mortgage payment is $2,100 monthly, while mortgage commitments equal 24.0% of household income and weekly rent is $400. Housing is split between 47.9% separate houses and 48.8% semi-detached dwellings, with 42.4% of homes having 3 bedrooms and 16.0% having 4 or more. Compared with a compact apartment market, that mix suits families and upgrader buyers. However, 34.8% of households already carry a mortgage and 35.3% rent, so competition for well-presented homes can remain meaningful.
For Investors
Pascoe Vale has a sizeable rental base, with 35.3% of households renting compared with 28.8% owning outright, while weekly rent is $400. The 8.9% vacancy rate is relatively loose compared with a tightly supplied rental market, so investors should test holding costs rather than assume continuous rent escalation. Demand has a structural base because 32.0% of residents were born overseas and overseas migration is the primary growth driver. Development activity is notable, with 89 applications recorded across 12 months, including a 4-dwelling townhouse proposal.
Development Activity
Total DAs
122
Last 12 Months
91
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+550.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Pascoe Vale
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Pascoe Vale North Primary School
Pascoe Vale Primary School
St Oliver Plunkett's School
Westbreen Primary School
Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College
Demographics
Pascoe Vale's median age is 36, or 4.0 years below the national comparison, and its university-educated share is 48.7%, 18.6 percentage points above the national figure. Overseas-born residents account for 32.0%, 10.4 points higher than nationally, helping explain the range of reported languages, including Italian at 520, Arabic at 335 and Greek at 332. English and Italian are the leading reported ancestries at 3,873 and 3,433 people, while average household size is 2.4, 0.1 below the national comparison. Compared with the more mixed urban character of nearby Coburg and the larger-lot identity associated with Essendon, Pascoe Vale combines a strong Italian cultural imprint with a substantial professional population.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
47.9%
Houses
48.8%
Townhouse
2.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is finely divided, with 28.8% owning outright, 34.8% holding a mortgage and 35.3% renting. Compared with a detached-only suburb, Pascoe Vale's 48.8% semi-detached share is distinctive; 42.4% of dwellings have 3 bedrooms and 38.9% have 2. Mortgage costs consume 24.0% of household income, supporting established owners while affordability remains a consideration for new entrants.
Mortgage / mo
$2,100
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (year ending Sep 2025), Homes Victoria bond data (year-ending median). Census 2021 median: $400.
$550
Bond data year ending Sep 2025 · houses $620 · units $500
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$978
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.9%
Unoccupied
701
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
45.9%
Couples with children
37.2%
Couples, no children
14.7%
Single parent
4,878
Total families
Economy & Employment
Pascoe Vale's economic base is anchored by healthcare at 16.3% of employment, followed by education at 12.3%, professional and technical services at 12.1%, construction at 9.1% and public administration at 8.5%. That spread reduces dependence on one employer type because essential services, knowledge work and trades all contribute. Professionals number 2,966, while managers and clerical/admin workers each number 1,380. Full-time employment accounts for 62.6% of employed residents and labour-force participation is 68.0%. Household income ranks at the 75.8th percentile, and SEIFA IEO sits in decile 8, but IER is only decile 5. Compared with its strong education and occupation profile, that middling economic-resources result suggests income is not evenly distributed across households. Unemployment is 4.8% across a labour force of 10,196.
Unemployment
4.8%
Labour Force
10,196
Unemployed
489
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.6%
Part-time
30.6%
Participation
68.0%
Employed
9,707
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
48.7%
Postgraduate
13.6%
Born Overseas
32.0%
Dwellings
7,132
Transport to Work
Daily life is car-oriented but increasingly compatible with home-based work: 50.7% drive, 5.1% use public transport and 39.5% work from home. Five local schools comprise 4 primary campuses and 1 secondary college across 4 government and 1 Catholic provider; families should check enrolment zones against the exact address because boundaries can cross suburb lines. The crime rate is 47.8 offences per 1,000 residents, with 868 total offences and 533 property and deception offences, so home security and vehicle precautions deserve attention. Pascoe Vale's IRSAD is in decile 8, above the midpoint, while IEO is also decile 8. Compared with lower-access areas, that socioeconomic position supports practical service access, although the 6.7% needing assistance remains relevant.
Drive
50.7%
Public Transport
5.1%
Walk / Cycle
1.7%
Work from Home
39.5%
Population Forecast
+1.25%/yr
(+233 people/yr)
EstablishedPascoe Vale is an established market with a forecast annual trend of 1.25%, driven primarily by overseas migration. Across the wider area, population change is 21.9% over 10 years, while rent growth has reached 27.0%, supporting continued pressure on established housing. Compared with the COVID interruption, when activity dipped 3.1% before a 5.5% recovery, the trajectory is steadier but explicitly Mixed. The shift model labels gentrification Active with a score of 55, while the separate gentrification measure is at score 29 and Early signs. That combination suggests gradual upgrading rather than a completed repositioning: 89 development applications in 12 months can add renewal, while affordability moved from 55.1 in 2011 to 41.2 in 2021.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+344
Net Internal / yr
-160
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +27% since 2011, Net internal outflow -160/yr, Strong overseas inflow +344/yr, COVID recovered (-3% dip → full recovery)
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
868
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
47.8
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Pascoe Vale compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are in Pascoe Vale?
Pascoe Vale has 5 named schools: St Oliver Plunkett's School, Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College, Pascoe Vale North Primary School, Pascoe Vale Primary School and Westbreen Primary School. The mix includes 4 government schools and 1 Catholic school, with 4 primary options and 1 secondary college.
Is Pascoe Vale safe?
Pascoe Vale recorded 868 offences at a rate of 47.8 per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences accounted for 533 incidents, compared with 138 crimes against the person. Prospective residents should review current local conditions and consider security for homes, cars and valuables.
How is Pascoe Vale's population changing?
The suburb has 18,171 residents, while the wider-area forecast records 21.9% population change over 10 years and an annual trend of 1.25%. Overseas migration is the primary driver. The trajectory is Mixed, with gentrification assessed as Early signs at score 29, alongside a separate Active score of 55.
What languages are spoken in Pascoe Vale?
Italian is the most reported language among the listed options at 520 people, followed by Arabic at 335 and Greek at 332. Mandarin is reported by 153 people and Urdu by 131. The overseas-born share is 32.0%, which contributes to the suburb's multilingual profile.
What development is occurring in Pascoe Vale?
There were 89 development applications across 12 months, including planning permits and a 2-lot subdivision. One recorded proposal involves 4 double-storey side-by-side townhouses with onsite parking and landscaping, indicating continued renewal of established residential sites.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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