Dewhurst vs Pakenham Upper
The verdict
Pakenham Upper rates higher for transport (19 vs 0). Pakenham Upper is closer to the coast (23.8 km vs 26.2 km).
Scores
DewhurstPakenham Upper
| Dewhurst | Pakenham Upper | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 28 |
| Transport | 0 | 19 |
| Education | 54 | 53 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dewhurst | Pakenham Upper | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 151 | 1,196 |
| Median age | 50 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,349 | $2,593 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.2% | 31.8% |
| Born in Australia | 76.2% | 82.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3 |
Growth: Dewhurst High Growth · Pakenham Upper High Growth
Property
| Dewhurst | Pakenham Upper | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Dewhurst | Pakenham Upper | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 67 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 662 | 334 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 251 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 502 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,311 | 3,094 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dewhurst | Pakenham Upper | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Dewhurst · Pakenham Upper
Transport
| Dewhurst | Pakenham Upper | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 19 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 156 | 169 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.4 km | 8.2 km |
Liveability
| Dewhurst | Pakenham Upper | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.2 km | 23.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 47.9 km | 52.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.7 km | 14.7 km |
Population & growth
| Dewhurst | Pakenham Upper | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 151 | 1,196 |
| Estimated 2025 | 153 | 1,211 |
| Projected 2041 | 251 | 1,987 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.33% | 0.31% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Dewhurst or Pakenham Upper?
Pakenham Upper has the higher transport score (Dewhurst 0/100 vs Pakenham Upper 19/100).
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