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VIC · Moreland Council

Pascoe Vale, 3044

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Desirability score

68.9/100
Good

Top 5% of Victoria's suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Dining hub
  • Premium
  • Top transport
  • Top schools
  • Growing
What Pascoe Vale is known for: Dining hub, Premium, Top transport, Top schools, Growing

Suburb profile

In Moreland, Pascoe Vale is a settled established suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.

Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street. Cafés, dining and leisure activities are easy to find, with neighbouring suburbs adding even more choice. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.

Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by schools and education and growth momentum, while housing affordability sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

Population

Population
18,171
Median age
36
Median household income / week
$2,025
Dwelling vacancy
8.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
701 of 7,835
Median monthly mortgage
$2,100
Employment rate
64.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
395 / 3,482 / 208

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
1,078
Against the person
160
Against property
720
Rate per 1,000 residents
59.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 114 residents
State safety percentile
54.5th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+2.7%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage78
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft60
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle257
  • B49 Other Theft97
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order77

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
5
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
1,051
  • Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Pascoe Vale North Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Pascoe Vale Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Oliver Plunkett's SchoolPrimary
  • Westbreen Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

79 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Connex
  • Pascoe Vale Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Pascoe Vale Railway Station
  • Pascoe Vale Station
  • Pascoe Vale Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

216 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Construction of three double storey dwellings and alter access to a road in a Transport 2 Zone
    582 PASCOE VALE ROAD PASCOE VALE 3044NOD issued by a delegate
  • 2 lot subdivision
    15A DANIN STREET PASCOE VALE 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a second dwelling and use of the land for the purpose of Dual Occupancy
    17 DORSET ROAD PASCOE VALE 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 3 Lot Subdivision
    29 VIEW STREET PASCOE VALE 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 Lot Subdivision
    64 AUSTIN CRESCENT PASCOE VALE 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three double storey dwellings and alteration of access to a road in a Transport Zone 2
    407 GAFFNEY STREET PASCOE VALE 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works and use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor (on and off premises) associated with a bottle shop and bar
    88 CUMBERLAND ROAD PASCOE VALE 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of three double storey dwellings
    10 ORMOND STREET PASCOE VALE 3044NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    57 ALPINE GROVE PASCOE VALE 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Renovate existing dwelling and add second storey. Sub-division of land. Build new double storey dwelling on sub-division at rear. May I please request Rachel Grounds as our Urban Planner for this application. We were working with Rachel last year on same property (previous application) when it was our intention to build 3 townhouses but change our minds.
    5 AVOCA CRESCENT PASCOE VALE 3044Withdrawn
  • Development of two double storey dwellings
    25 PRINCESS STREET PASCOE VALE 3044NOD issued by a delegate

  • August 2021

  • 2 Lot Subdivision
    17 PARK STREET PASCOE VALE 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 7 Lot Subdivision
    6 GROVER STREET PASCOE VALE 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 3 Lot Subdivision
    54 AUSTIN CRESCENT PASCOE VALE 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct or carry out works in a warehouse to extend the first-floor level through the addition of a storage mezzanine, and reduce the standard car parking requirement
    9/39 ESSEX STREET PASCOE VALE 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of four double storey dwellings
    21 DANIN STREET PASCOE VALE 3044NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of four double storey dwellings
    7 DANIN STREET PASCOE VALE 3044NOD issued by a delegate
  • 2 Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)
    6 SHANLEY STREET PASCOE VALE 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision
    335 SUSSEX STREET PASCOE VALE 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)
    8 WICKLOW STREET PASCOE VALE 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    9 DALE AVENUE PASCOE VALE 3044NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of three double storey dwellings and alteration of access to a Transport Zone 2.
    540 PASCOE VALE ROAD PASCOE VALE 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for a car wash and associated food and drink premises (cafe), building and works, internally illuminated business identification signage, a reduction in the car parking requirement and to alter access to a Road Zone Category 1.
    229-231 GAFFNEY STREET PASCOE VALE 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 3 Lot Subdivision
    4 SOMERSET STREET PASCOE VALE 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of 12 double storey dwellings over four lots, alteration of access to a Transport Zone 2 and a waiver of visitor car parking
    206 CUMBERLAND ROAD PASCOE VALE 3044NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    46 SNELL GROVE PASCOE VALE 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • ePathway
    22 BURGUNDY STREET PASCOE VALE 3044Withdrawn
  • 3 lot subdivision
    40 VIEW STREET PASCOE VALE 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and double storey extension of the existing dwelling incorporating partial demolition
    2 SUNBEAM STREET PASCOE VALE 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    205 DERBY STREET PASCOE VALE 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • ePathway
    42 PROSPECT STREET PASCOE VALE 3044Withdrawn
  • Development of three double storey dwellings
    53 BOLINGBROKE STREET PASCOE VALE 3044NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    1/12 SEFTON STREET PASCOE VALE 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision
    335 SUSSEX STREET PASCOE VALE 3044Withdrawn
  • 2 lot subdivision
    9 SOMERSET STREET PASCOE VALE 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision (VicSmart)
    10 Lyking StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of four double storey dwellings
    3 EVELYN STREET PASCOE VALE 3044NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two single storey dwellings
    48 SNELL GROVE PASCOE VALE 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • development of two double storey dwellings on one lot
    20 DOWNS STREET PASCOE VALE 3044NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a second dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling, and buildings and works and tree removal in an Erosion Management Overlay.
    1 DOUGLAS STREET PASCOE VALE 3044NOD issued by a delegate

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

175 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Liquor Legends Bottle King LiquorAlcohol

    19 Pascoe Street, Pascoe Vale

  • Pascoe Vale CellarsAlcohol

    163 Derby Street, Pascoe Vale

  • BankwestATM
  • Derby's BakehouseBakery

    Derby Street, Pascoe Vale

  • Pascoe Vale Hot BreadBakery

    74 Cumberland Road, Pascoe Vale

  • District Bottle Shop and BarBar

    88 Cumberland Road, Pascoe Vale

  • Pascoe Vale HotelBar

    12 Railway Parade, Pascoe Vale

  • Bbq
  • Bench (8)
  • Bicycle Parking (2)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

14 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Austin Crescent ReservePark
  • Bartlett Family ResevePark
  • Bert Payne ReservePark
  • Cole ReservePark
  • Esslemont ReservePark
  • Gavin ParkPark
  • H.M. Dowd ReservePark
  • Hallam ReservePark
  • K.W. Joyce ReservePark
  • Martyn ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
10
Emergency department
On site
  • Dorset Rehabilitation Centrehospital
  • Dorset Specialist CentreDerby Streetclinic
  • Edith Bendall Lodgehome_care
  • Hamish Everard Natural TherapiesGaffney Streetalternative
  • Hospitalhospital
  • Kent Road PharmacyKent Roadpharmacy
  • PVH MedicalKent Roaddoctor
  • Pascoe Vale AcupunctureGaffney Streetalternative
  • Pascoe Vale DentistryGaffney Streetdentist
  • Pascoe Vale Medical Centredoctor

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Eden academy Childcare & kindergartenchildcare
  • Goodstart Early Learning CentreCumberland Roadchildcare
  • Goodstart Early Learning Centre (West)Cumberland Roadchildcare
  • Guardian Childcare and Education CentreCumberland Roadchildcare
  • Kent Road Kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
17
Parks (OSM)
17

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
68.9/100 — Good
State standing
Top 5% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
210th in Australia
State rank
55th in VIC
Peer rank
#12 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#37 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime78
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime60
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime257
  • B49 Other Theftcrime97
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime77
  • Eden academy Childcare & kindergartenchildcarechildcare
  • Goodstart Early Learning CentrechildcareCumberland Roadchildcare
  • Goodstart Early Learning Centre (West)childcareCumberland Roadchildcare
  • Guardian Childcare and Education CentrechildcareCumberland Roadchildcare
  • Kent Road Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten

Data sources & freshness

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