Overall score
Coburg
75.6/100
Pascoe Vale
71.1/100
Coburg vs Pascoe Vale, VIC suburb comparison
Coburg for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CoburgPascoe Vale
Crime rate
Coburg
77.9 / 1k
Pascoe Vale
53.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coburg
821
Pascoe Vale
330
Population
Coburg
26,574
Pascoe Vale
18,171
Metric leadCoburg 6Pascoe Vale 32 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentCoburg
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Coburg | Pascoe Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 75.6/100 | 71.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 28.0/100 | 32.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 77.9 / 1k | 53.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 33 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 162 | 78 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 821 | 330 |
| Planning activity | 294 | 216 |
| Population | 26,574 | 18,171 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Coburg is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Pascoe Vale is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Coburg sits closer to the city centre, whereas Pascoe Vale is in a middle-ring position.
Coburg tends to lead on schools and education options and parks and reserves, while Pascoe Vale stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Coburg, while Pascoe Vale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.