Brunswick West vs Pascoe Vale South
The verdict
Pascoe Vale South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.15M versus $1.29M in Brunswick West. Brunswick West rates higher for education (86 vs 80). Brunswick West is closer to the coast (8.6 km vs 10.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Pascoe Vale South rates higher (86 vs 60/100 in Brunswick West).
Scores
| Brunswick West | Pascoe Vale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 89 |
| Transport | 95 | 94 |
| Education | 86 | 80 |
| Liveability | 98 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brunswick West | Pascoe Vale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,746 | 10,534 |
| Median age | 34 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,797 | $2,246 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.0% | 57.4% |
| Born in Australia | 66.6% | 74.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Growth: Brunswick West — · Pascoe Vale South —
Property
| Brunswick West | Pascoe Vale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.29M | $1.15M |
| Median unit price | $470K | $648K |
| House price YoY | 2.0% | -7.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Brunswick West | Pascoe Vale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 60 | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 495 | 285 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 488 | 294 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 285 | 199 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,764 | 4,205 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brunswick West | Pascoe Vale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 2 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,142 | 1,041 |
See the full school list on each profile: Brunswick West · Pascoe Vale South
Transport
| Brunswick West | Pascoe Vale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 73 | 46 |
| Light rail stops | 18 | 10 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 30 | 36 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 170 m | 560 m |
Liveability
| Brunswick West | Pascoe Vale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 23 | 8 |
| Parks | 18 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 24 | 30 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.6 km | 10.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.9 km | 8.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.8 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.4 km | 5.7 km |
Population & growth
| Brunswick West | Pascoe Vale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,746 | 10,534 |
| Estimated 2025 | 16,263 | 10,981 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.48% | 1.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brunswick West or Pascoe Vale South?
Pascoe Vale South has the higher residential safety score (Brunswick West 60/100 vs Pascoe Vale South 86/100).
Which is more affordable, Brunswick West or Pascoe Vale South?
Pascoe Vale South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.15M versus $1.29M.
Which has better schools, Brunswick West or Pascoe Vale South?
Brunswick West has a higher average school ICSEA (Brunswick West 1142 vs Pascoe Vale South 1041; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Brunswick West or Pascoe Vale South?
Brunswick West has the higher transport score (Brunswick West 95/100 vs Pascoe Vale South 94/100).
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