Coburg vs Pascoe Vale South
The verdict
Pascoe Vale South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.15M versus $1.20M in Coburg. Coburg rates higher for transport (100 vs 94). Coburg has a shorter estimated CBD commute (23 vs 36 min). On the separate residential safety score, Pascoe Vale South rates higher (86 vs 54/100 in Coburg).
Scores
| Coburg | Pascoe Vale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 89 |
| Transport | 100 | 94 |
| Education | 85 | 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
| Coburg | Pascoe Vale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,574 | 10,534 |
| Median age | 37 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,065 | $2,246 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.2% | 57.4% |
| Born in Australia | 67.1% | 74.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Coburg — · Pascoe Vale South —
Property
| Coburg | Pascoe Vale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.20M | $1.15M |
| Median unit price | $579K | $648K |
| House price YoY | -8.1% | -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
| Coburg | Pascoe Vale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 54 | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 591 | 285 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 542 | 294 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 267 | 199 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,015 | 4,205 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coburg | Pascoe Vale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 13 | 2 |
| Government | 8 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,097 | 1,041 |
See the full school list on each profile: Coburg · Pascoe Vale South
Transport
| Coburg | Pascoe Vale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 96 | 46 |
| Light rail stops | 33 | 10 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 23 | 36 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 140 m | 560 m |
Liveability
| Coburg | 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 | 9 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 68 | 8 |
| Parks | 50 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 28 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 38 | 30 |
| Medical GPs | 16 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.0 km | 10.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.6 km | 8.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 5.7 km |
Population & growth
| Coburg | Pascoe Vale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 26,574 | 10,534 |
| Estimated 2025 | 28,082 | 10,981 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.39% | 1.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Coburg or Pascoe Vale South?
Pascoe Vale South has the higher residential safety score (Coburg 54/100 vs Pascoe Vale South 86/100).
Which is more affordable, Coburg or Pascoe Vale South?
Pascoe Vale South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.15M versus $1.20M.
Which has better schools, Coburg or Pascoe Vale South?
Coburg has a higher average school ICSEA (Coburg 1097 vs Pascoe Vale South 1041; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Coburg or Pascoe Vale South?
Coburg has the higher transport score (Coburg 100/100 vs Pascoe Vale South 94/100).
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