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VIC · Moreland Council

Pascoe Vale South, VIC, 3044

Current weather

13.1°CRain showers

79% humidity · 27.4 km/h wind · 15.5° / 11.4° today · 5.2 mm rain

Desirability index

70/100

#143 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Pascoe Vale South is a mid-sized suburb in the Moreland area, home to around 10,534 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 549 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+5%), roughly 52.1 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
10,534
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$2,246
Dwelling vacancy
7.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
307 of 4,093
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
66.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
179 / 417 / 314

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)
549
Against the person
65
Against property
395
Rate per 1,000 residents
52.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 162 residents
State safety percentile
49.1th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+5.2%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage36
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary42
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft35
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle151
  • B49 Other Theft74

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Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,045
  • Antonine CollegeCombined
  • Pascoe Vale South Primary SchoolPrimary

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Public transport

56 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bell St/Melville Rd #45
  • Brearley Pde/Melville Rd #44
  • Moreland Rd/Melville Rd #40
  • Princes Tce/Melville Rd #43
  • Reynard St/Melville Rd #42

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Planning & development

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

126 planning-related records

2021· 53 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Demolition of a gate and driveway, construction of a new concrete driveway, and construction and installation of new gate and carport attached to existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    184 MELVILLE ROAD PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The existing landscaping around the College Administration entry area is quite old and in need of refurbishment. All existing trees, buildings and canopy elements are to be retained. The external steps are to be demolished, resulting in equal access to the building via an improved 1.30 ramp. The proposed works are all external and include new concrete paving to replace existing, with no change in surface area or stormwater management, new gardenbeds to include stainless steel trellises and climb
    71 GRANDVIEW AVENUE PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044No permit required
  • Partial demolition and alterations to the existing dwelling
    7 GRAHAM STREET PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on one lot
    14 YORK STREET PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044NOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition and construction of a two-storey extension to the existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    38A DISRAELI GROVE PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Proposed Psychology counselling and change of building facade
    358 BELL STREET PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044No permit required

  • August 2021

  • Building and works to construct a carport in the Erosion Management Overlay
    27 GREENBANK CRESCENT PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and building and works to construct a double storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling.
    20 GRUNDY GROVE PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 3 Lot Subdivision
    23 YORK STREET PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and building and works to construct a garage, including the installation of a roller door to the front of an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    105 MELVILLE ROAD PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings (one double storey and one single storey at rear)
    73 REYNOLDS PARADE PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044NOD issued by a delegate
  • 4 Lot Subdivision
    12 YORK STREET PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    28 ANDERSON STREET PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an extension to an existing dwelling within an Erosion Management Overlay
    35 HACKETT STREET PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of front fence 2m in height
    1/275 O'HEA STREET PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works to an existing dwelling in the Erosion Management Overlay
    21 WHEELER STREET PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions to a dwelling in Heritage Overlay on a lot greater than 300 square metres
    43 DISRAELI GROVE PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and alterations of the existing dwelling and construction of a new double storey dwelling at the rear.
    19 GALLIPOLI PARADE PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the land for a food and drink premises (cafe), buildings and works, sale and consumption of liquor, display of internally illuminated signage and reduction in car parking
    347 REYNARD STREET PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044NOD issued by a delegate
  • 3 lot subdivision
    13 EASTGATE STREET PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a pool and spa
    13 MITCHELL PARADE PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a double storey dwelling extension incorporating partial demolition on a lot over 300m2 in a Heritage Overlay
    10 LOCHINVAR STREET PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of four double storey dwellings
    72 WESTGATE STREET PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044NOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Construction of two double storey dwellings and alteration to access a road in the Transport Zone 2
    13 CUMBERLAND ROAD PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to install a solar energy system attached to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    3 Louisville AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Consolidation and removal of easements
    71 GRANDVIEW AVENUE PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 13 Lot Subdivision
    335-337 BELL STREET PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to install a solar panel system to an existing dwelling in the Heritage Overlay
    14 Graham StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and single storey addition to the existing dwelling
    44 WARD GROVE PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Partial demolition and external alterations to a dwelling
    59 Woodlands AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of a double storey extension and garage on a lot over 300m2
    53 BALMORAL AVENUE PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to construct a carport attached to an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    10 Somali StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of the timber frame and buildings and works to construct a replacement double storey dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    25 Fontaine StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and alterations and single storey additions to the existing dwelling in a heritage overlay
    18 FONTAINE STREET PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and building and works to extend an existing dwelling, including installing solar panels attached to the dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    63 BALMORAL AVENUE PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and building and works to extend an existing dwelling within a Heritage Overlay
    39 Disraeli GrovePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to install a solar energy system attached to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    51 Prendergast StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of 19 dwellings (mix of two and three storey dwellings) and three shops above a basement car park, use of the land for dwellings and reduction to the statutory car parking rate
    9A-9D ANDERSON STREET PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044Permit issued by the RA

  • March 2021

  • Development of the land for two dwellings on a lot (converting the existing dwelling into two dwellings)
    6 ABERDEEN STREET PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044Withdrawn
  • Erect and display a pole sign
    348 Bell StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 73 proposals

73 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

88 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Alcohol
  • Bar TobaláBar

    237 Melville Road, Pascoe Vale South

  • Beauty & Lash Co.Beauty salon

    401 Bell Street

  • Bench (5)
  • Balmoral Avenue/Bell StreetBus stop
  • Bell Street/Cumberland RoadBus stop
  • Bell Street/Sussex StreetBus stop
  • Bell Street/Turner StreetBus stop
  • Bruce Street/Reynard StreetBus stop
  • Coonans Road/Reynard StreetBus stop

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

Data sources & freshness

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

Parks & reserves

7 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Brearley ReservePark
  • Kelvin Thomson ReservePark
  • Morris ReservePark
  • Paul Huckin ParkPark
  • Shore ReservePark
  • W. Mitchell ReservePark
  • York Street ParkPark

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Bell Street Family Medical CentreBell Streetclinic
  • Melville Dental CareMelville Roaddentist

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Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

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Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • LYNDHURST HALLNH0964
  • WENTWORTH HOUSENH0138

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Doris Blackburn Early Years Centre (MCH & Preschool)kindergarten
  • Mary Poppins Childcare and Preschoolkindergarten
  • Pascoe Vale South Uniting Church Kindergartenkindergarten
  • kindergartenkindergarten
  • kindergartenkindergarten

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.

Data sources & freshness

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
9
Parks (OSM)
9

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

Data sources & freshness

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

Desirability index

Desirability score
70.0/100
Cohort rank
#143 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • Doris Blackburn Early Years Centre (MCH & Preschool)childcarekindergarten
  • Mary Poppins Childcare and Preschoolchildcarekindergarten
  • Pascoe Vale South Uniting Church Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • LYNDHURST HALLheritageNH0964
  • WENTWORTH HOUSEheritageNH0138
  • Bell Street Family Medical CentrehealthBell Streetclinic
  • Melville Dental CarehealthMelville Roaddentist
  • Brearley Reservegovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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