Oak Park vs Pascoe Vale
The verdict
Pascoe Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.10M in Oak Park. Pascoe Vale rates higher for liveability (93 vs 88). Pascoe Vale has a shorter estimated CBD commute (28 vs 31 min). On the separate residential safety score, Pascoe Vale rates higher (81 vs 69/100 in Oak Park).
Scores
| Oak Park | Pascoe Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 90 |
| Transport | 98 | 98 |
| Education | 78 | 76 |
| Liveability | 88 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Oak Park | Pascoe Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,714 | 18,171 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,201 | $2,025 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 56.3% | 53.8% |
| Born in Australia | 62.0% | 65.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Oak Park — · Pascoe Vale —
Property
| Oak Park | Pascoe Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.10M | $1.04M |
| Median unit price | $629K | $630K |
| House price YoY | -17.4% | 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
| Oak Park | Pascoe Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 81 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 506 | 347 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 268 | 259 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 238 | 248 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,753 | 3,770 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Oak Park | Pascoe Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,086 | 1,046 |
See the full school list on each profile: Oak Park · Pascoe Vale
Transport
| Oak Park | Pascoe Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 69 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 31 | 28 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 400 m | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Oak Park | 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 | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 26 |
| Parks | 10 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 46 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.4 km | 12.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.4 km | 10.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.7 km | 7.7 km |
Population & growth
| Oak Park | Pascoe Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,714 | 18,171 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,203 | 19,499 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.77% | 1.78% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Oak Park or Pascoe Vale?
Pascoe Vale has the higher residential safety score (Oak Park 69/100 vs Pascoe Vale 81/100).
Which is more affordable, Oak Park or Pascoe Vale?
Pascoe Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.10M.
Which has better schools, Oak Park or Pascoe Vale?
Oak Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Oak Park 1086 vs Pascoe Vale 1046; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Oak Park or Pascoe Vale?
Oak Park and Pascoe Vale have similar transport scores.
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