Overall score
Coburg
62.1/100
Pascoe Vale
58.7/100
Coburg vs Pascoe Vale, VIC Suburb Comparison
Coburg for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CoburgPascoe Vale
Crime rate
Coburg
78.4 / 1k
Pascoe Vale
53.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coburg
855
Pascoe Vale
342
Population
Coburg
26,574
Pascoe Vale
18,171
Metric leadCoburg 6Pascoe Vale 34 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | 62.1/100 | 58.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.7/100 | 50.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 78.4 / 1k | 53.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 33 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 162 | 78 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 855 | 342 |
| Planning activity | 294 | 216 |
| Green cover | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 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, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Pascoe Vale stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, investors are more likely to prefer Coburg, while Pascoe Vale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.