Fawkner vs Pascoe Vale
The verdict
Fawkner is more affordable, with a median house price of $770K versus $1.04M in Pascoe Vale. Pascoe Vale rates higher for education (76 vs 71). Pascoe Vale is closer to the coast (12.7 km vs 15.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Pascoe Vale rates higher (81 vs 75/100 in Fawkner).
Scores
| Fawkner | Pascoe Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 90 |
| Transport | 98 | 98 |
| Education | 71 | 76 |
| Liveability | 90 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fawkner | Pascoe Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,274 | 18,171 |
| Median age | 35 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,428 | $2,025 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.8% | 53.8% |
| Born in Australia | 48.4% | 65.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.4 |
Growth: Fawkner — · Pascoe Vale —
Property
| Fawkner | Pascoe Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $770K | $1.04M |
| Median unit price | $581K | $630K |
| House price YoY | -1.9% | 1.5% |
| 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
| Fawkner | Pascoe Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 75 | 81 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 259 | 347 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 406 | 259 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 385 | 248 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,682 | 3,770 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fawkner | Pascoe Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 5 |
| Government | 4 | 4 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,011 | 1,046 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fawkner · Pascoe Vale
Transport
| Fawkner | Pascoe Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 77 | 69 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 32 | 28 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.0 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Fawkner | Pascoe Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 26 |
| Parks | 17 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 14 | 46 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.4 km | 12.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.1 km | 10.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.9 km | 7.7 km |
Population & growth
| Fawkner | Pascoe Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,274 | 18,171 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,192 | 19,499 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.57% | 1.78% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fawkner or Pascoe Vale?
Pascoe Vale has the higher residential safety score (Fawkner 75/100 vs Pascoe Vale 81/100).
Which is more affordable, Fawkner or Pascoe Vale?
Fawkner is more affordable, with a median house price of $770K versus $1.04M.
Which has better schools, Fawkner or Pascoe Vale?
Pascoe Vale has a higher average school ICSEA (Fawkner 1011 vs Pascoe Vale 1046; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Fawkner or Pascoe Vale?
Fawkner and Pascoe Vale have similar transport scores.
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