Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.4 km apart, on the same open data. Essendon scores higher on 8 of 10 measures.
| Essendon | Pascoe Vale South | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 56 | 46 |
| Safety | 55 | 67 |
| Wealth | 61 | 75 |
| Value | 90 | 77 |
| Parks | 28 | 20 |
| Cafés | 62 | 21 |
| Transit | 69 | 63 |
| Green space | 34 | 26 |
| Active & healthy | 58 | 25 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 78 | 47 |
| Median rent | $380/wk | $425/wk |
| Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025) | $1,872,000 | $1,258,800 |
| House sales this quarter | 49 | 32 |
| Population | 21,240 | 10,534 |
| Full profile | Essendon in full | Pascoe Vale South in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Pascoe Vale South scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Pascoe Vale South has the lower median house price of the two ($1,258,800 vs $1,872,000).
Essendon scores higher on 8 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Essendon or Pascoe Vale South.
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