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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 . HISTORY Pascoe Vale was named after the John Pascoe Fawkner Estate. PEOPLE According to 2001 Census data, 13,210 people were living in Pascoe Vale in 2001. The suburb has historically 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% 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 Line . The Moonee Ponds Creek Trail is used by cyclists for recreation and commuting. POLITICS Pascoe Vale is located in the federal electorate of Wills. Historically a safe Australian Labor Party electorate, the seat was held between 1980 and 1992 by former Prime Minister, Bob Hawke . However, between 1992 and 1996, the seat was held by notable independent Phil Cleary . Wills 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, Austin Reserve, Kelvin Thomson Reserve and Gavin Park. The Moonee Ponds Creek is the major stormwater canal in the area and flows through several of it's parks and gardens. CAFES AND NIGHTLIFE The Pascoe Vale Hotel provides a drive-through bottle shop and brasserie style bistro. A popular cafe is O'Hea's bakery. Younger Member's of Pascoe Vale may know the "Carhole". The "Carhole" is a small gathering place for teenagers to hang-out and party. EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
TRIVIA The Pascoe Vale Veterinary Clinic on the corner of Kent Road and Derby Street is owned by Australian celebrity vet, Dr Harry Cooper . The infotainment series Harry's Practice was filmed at the clinic. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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