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Oak Park vs Pascoe Vale

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.9 km apart, on the same open data. Oak Park scores higher on 8 of 10 measures.

Oak ParkPascoe Vale
Active5826
Safety8566
Wealth6948
Value8865
Parks6032
Cafés4178
Transit1757
Green space6646
Active & healthy5448
Schools nearby (OSM)7344
Median rent$401/wk $400/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,120,000$1,050,000
House sales this quarter2159
Population6,71418,171
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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.

Is Oak Park safer than Pascoe Vale?

Oak Park scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Oak Park or Pascoe Vale?

Pascoe Vale has the lower median house price of the two ($1,050,000 vs $1,120,000).

Should I live in Oak Park or Pascoe Vale?

Oak Park scores higher on 8 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Oak Park or Pascoe Vale.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →