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Pascoe Vale, Victoria
Pascoe Vale is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is in the Local Government Area of the City of Moreland. It is located in the federal electorate of Wills .
People
According to 2001 Census data, 13,210 people were living in Pascoe Vale in 2001. The suburb has traditionally been less culturally diverse compared to other suburbs in Moreland. A lower proportion of Pascoe Vale people were born overseas and Pascoe Vale has the highest proportion of Australian born citizens. 61 per cent of people living in Pascoe Vale speak English at home, which is lower than the metropolitan average but higher than the average in Moreland.
Transport
Public Transport is provided by Pascoe Vale station on the Upfield railway line.
The Moonee Ponds Creek Trail is used by cyclists for recreation and commuting.
History
Pascoe Vale was named after the John Pascoe Fawkner Estate.
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