Pascoe Vale, Victoria
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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.
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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. Sixty-one 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 Broadmeadows railway line, Melbourne.
The Moonee Ponds Creek Trail is used by cyclists for recreation and commuting.
Politics
Pascoe Vale is located in the federal electorate of Wills. This electorate was once famously held by former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke.
Traditionally a safe Australian Labor Party electorate, the seat is currently held by the ALP's Kelvin Thomson.
The state electorate of Pascoe Vale is held for the ALP by former Community Services minister Christine Campbell.
Parks and Gardens
Pascoe Vale is known for its many parks and gardens, including Cole Reserve, Kelvin Thomson Reserve and Gavin Reserve.
The Moonee Ponds Creek used to flow into a series of ponds and then into the Yarra River. However, to aid the flow of water, the Board of Works decided to concrete it. It is now the major stormwater canal in the area.
Cafes and Nightlife
Most of Pascoe Vale's nightlife occurs in private residences and parks and gardens (see above). The Pascoe Vale Hotel provides a drive thru bottle shop and brasserie style bistro.
Trivia
The Pascoe Vale Veterinary Clinic on the corner of Kent Road and Derby Street is owned by Australian celebrity vet, Dr Harry Cooper. Dr Harry films his Channel Seven infotainment series - Harry's Practice - at the clinic.
History
Pascoe Vale was named after the John Pascoe Fawkner Estate.
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