Pascoe Vale sits barely two kilometres from IFG’s Coburg North office — it is one of the suburbs our directors know street by street. We have been arranging home loans, investment purchases and refinances across the 3044 postcode since 2003, and that local proximity shapes the advice we give: which pockets hold value, which agents run genuine campaigns, and how each lender views this stretch of Melbourne’s inner-north.
The 2026 Pascoe Vale market is a two-speed story. The three-bedroom house median of $970,000 sits just $20,000 above Melbourne’s First Home Guarantee cap — frustratingly close — while two-bedroom houses, two-bedroom units and three-bedroom units all slide comfortably underneath it. Choose the right product and the right loan structure and Pascoe Vale is one of the most workable inner-ring suburbs in Melbourne for a first purchase or a considered investment.
Pascoe Vale property market by the numbers — 2026
The table below reflects sales within the past 12 months across Pascoe Vale 3044, sourced from Domain suburb data (July 2026). It shows median price, clearance rate and average days on market by bedroom count and property type:
| Type | Beds | Median Price | Clearance Rate | Avg Days on Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | 2 | $659,250 | 74% | 41 days |
| House | 3 | $970,000 | 71% | 35 days |
| House | 4 | $1,265,000 | 52% | 47 days |
| Unit / Apartment | 2 | $625,000 | 93% | 26 days |
| Unit / Apartment | 3 | $750,000 | 82% | 41 days |
Key fact: Three property types — two-bedroom houses ($659,250), two-bedroom units ($625,000) and three-bedroom units ($750,000) — sit below Melbourne’s $950,000 First Home Guarantee price cap. The three-bedroom house median of $970,000 is just $20,000 over the cap, which changes the deposit strategy entirely.
Two-bedroom units are the standout for competition — a 93% clearance rate in an average of 26 days tells you well-presented stock is being snapped up fast. Two- and three-bedroom houses clear in the low-70s, still firm, while four-bedroom houses are more negotiable at 52% clearance. If you are chasing a unit here, pre-approval is not optional — you need it before your first inspection.
How far is Pascoe Vale from the Melbourne CBD?
Pascoe Vale sits about 10 kilometres north of the Melbourne CBD. Pascoe Vale station on the Craigieburn line runs direct trains to Southern Cross, and the Tullamarine Freeway and CityLink put both the airport and the city within an easy drive. That connectivity, plus parkland like Raeburn Reserve and Gavin Park, underpins steady buyer and tenant demand.
The suburb is well served by schools — Pascoe Vale Primary, Westbreen Primary, Pascoe Vale North Primary and Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College all sit within the postcode — which is a key reason three-bedroom family houses hold their value here. For buyers weighing Pascoe Vale against neighbouring markets, it shares the inner-north corridor with Coburg and Moonee Ponds.
Can first home buyers buy in Pascoe Vale in 2026?
Yes — and Pascoe Vale is more accessible than most suburbs this close to the city. The First Home Guarantee (administered by Housing Australia) lets eligible buyers purchase with a 5% deposit and no Lenders Mortgage Insurance. Since 1 October 2025 the scheme has no income cap and unlimited places, with a $950,000 property price cap for metropolitan Melbourne.
In Pascoe Vale the scheme applies to three property types:
- Two-bedroom units — $625,000 median: a 5% deposit is $31,250. The fastest-moving segment in the suburb and the lowest-cost entry to the 3044 postcode.
- Three-bedroom units — $750,000 median: a 5% deposit is $37,500. A genuine family-sized option for buyers who want more space without leaving the scheme behind.
- Two-bedroom houses — $659,250 median: a 5% deposit is $32,963. Land and a detached dwelling nearly $300,000 under the cap — the sweet spot for scheme-eligible buyers who want a house.
The three-bedroom house median of $970,000 is $20,000 over the cap. Buyers set on this product need a different route: a 20% deposit ($194,000), a guarantor arrangement, or a well-timed purchase slightly under the median. This is exactly the kind of gap a local broker helps you bridge — contact us and we will map the options to your numbers.
Stamp duty is a further cost to plan for. Eligible first home buyers pay $0 stamp duty on purchases up to $600,000 and a concession up to $750,000 — which covers the two-bedroom unit outright and reduces duty on the three-bedroom unit. Our Victorian stamp duty guide explains where each threshold lands.
What deposit do I actually need to buy in Pascoe Vale?
The deposit requirement depends entirely on which property you target and whether you are using a government scheme:
| Scenario | Target Price | 5% Deposit (FHG) | 20% Deposit (no LMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bed unit | $625,000 | $31,250 | $125,000 |
| 3-bed unit | $750,000 | $37,500 | $150,000 |
| 2-bed house | $659,250 | $32,963 | $131,850 |
| 3-bed house (above cap) | $970,000 | N/A | $194,000 |
Add stamp duty, conveyancing, building inspection and settlement costs to each of these figures when planning your budget. Our borrowing power calculator will give you a quick read on how much you can borrow at your income level, and our brokers will sharpen that number against the specific lender policies that apply to your situation.
Genuine savings rule: Most lenders require at least 5% of the purchase price to have been held in your own account for 3 months (“genuine savings”). A gift from parents alone does not satisfy this requirement at most lenders. We will tell you exactly what documentation each lender requires before you apply.
Is Pascoe Vale worth buying as an investment in 2026?
Pascoe Vale has the fundamentals investors look for. It is a settled, owner-occupier suburb — roughly 65% owners to 35% renters across a population of about 17,000 — with a median resident age in the 20–39 band and a tight rental market. Vacancy sits near 1.8%, which supports rents and minimises void periods for landlords.
The trade-off is yield. Houses are a capital-growth play: at a typical house price near $1.17M against a median house rent of about $677 per week, gross yields run close to 3.0% — modest, and dependent on long-term growth. Units tell a different story. A two-bedroom unit at the $625,000 median renting in the $520–$560 range delivers gross yields of roughly 4.3–4.7%, comfortably above the house figure and the reason units are the more common investor entry point here.
If you already own a Melbourne property, existing equity can fund a Pascoe Vale purchase without tipping up fresh cash. Our home equity guide explains how to structure that borrowing and sidestep cross-collateralisation.
Refinancing in Pascoe Vale — is it time to review your rate?
Many Pascoe Vale owners last set their loan during the 2020–2022 low-rate era. With the RBA cash rate now at 4.35% after three increases in the first half of 2026, the gap between older loans and today’s sharpest offers varies widely by lender — and banks reliably price new customers below existing ones. That loyalty gap costs many local homeowners hundreds of dollars a month.
A refinance does not require a perfect scenario. We assess your current rate, remaining term, any exit costs and the best live offers from our lender panel to work out whether switching genuinely pays for your loan size and structure. Visit our refinancing service page or contact us for a same-business-day preliminary assessment — by a director, not a call centre.
Why work with a local Pascoe Vale mortgage broker?
IFG is not a city broker who occasionally services the 3044 postcode. Our office is at Unit 7/2–6 Norris Street, Coburg North — two kilometres from Pascoe Vale — and our directors, Brian Hermosilla and Frank Marin, have arranged loans across this market since 2003, formerly from the business banking team at NAB, with 45+ years of combined experience. Our dedicated service page is a good next step: mortgage broker Pascoe Vale.
We work with a deliberately broad panel of bank, non-bank and specialist lenders. This matters in a suburb with a genuinely mixed buyer base — first home buyers using government schemes, investors structuring for yield, and self-employed borrowers who need a lender that reads their income correctly. We match the loan structure to the borrower, not the other way around.
Every enquiry is answered the same business day — by a director.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the median house price in Pascoe Vale in 2026?
- Pascoe Vale’s median house price varies by bedroom count: two-bedroom houses sit at $659,250, three-bedroom houses at $970,000 and four-bedroom houses at $1,265,000, based on sales within the past 12 months (Domain, July 2026). Units are more affordable again — two-bedroom units at $625,000 and three-bedroom units at $750,000.
- Can first home buyers use the First Home Guarantee in Pascoe Vale?
- Yes — for three property types. Two-bedroom units ($625K), three-bedroom units ($750K) and two-bedroom houses ($659,250) all sit under Melbourne’s $950,000 First Home Guarantee cap, so eligible buyers can purchase with a 5% deposit and no LMI. Three-bedroom houses at $970,000 are $20,000 over the cap and need a different approach. Since October 2025 the scheme has no income limits and unlimited places.
- Is Pascoe Vale a good suburb for investors in 2026?
- Pascoe Vale suits capital-growth investors more than yield chasers. Houses yield around 3.0% gross but sit in a tightly held, established market with vacancy near 1.8%. Two-bedroom units are the more accessible entry at a $625,000 median with gross yields closer to 4.3–4.7%. Proximity to the CBD (10km) and the Craigieburn line underpin steady tenant demand.
- How do I get pre-approved for a Pascoe Vale home loan with IFG?
- Contact IFG by phone or through our website. We respond the same business day — by a director. We will assess your income, deposit, credit position and borrowing goals, then confirm which lenders and loan structures fit your situation before you make an offer. Pre-approval typically takes 2–5 business days depending on the lender.
Buying, investing or refinancing in Pascoe Vale?
IFG is your local Pascoe Vale mortgage broker — based two kilometres away in Coburg North and arranging home loans across the 3044 postcode since 2003. Call us or book a free 15-minute strategy session.
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This article is general information only and does not constitute financial, legal or tax advice. Property market data (median prices, clearance rates, days on market) reflects sales within the past 12 months as at July 2026, sourced from Domain suburb data. All figures are subject to change. First Home Guarantee eligibility, scheme caps and Victorian stamp duty concessions are correct as at July 2026 and subject to change by the relevant authorities. Please speak with a qualified mortgage broker to assess your individual circumstances, and with your accountant on any tax matter, before making any property or finance decision.