Glen Waverley vs Pakenham
The verdict
Pakenham is more affordable, with a median house price of $645K versus $1.61M in Glen Waverley. Glen Waverley rates higher for education (88 vs 51). Glen Waverley is closer to the coast (15.3 km vs 16.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Pakenham rates higher (77 vs 65/100 in Glen Waverley).
Scores
| Glen Waverley | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 78 |
| Transport | 98 | 98 |
| Education | 88 | 51 |
| Liveability | 95 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glen Waverley | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,642 | 54,118 |
| Median age | 40 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,918 | $1,664 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 64.2% | 29.7% |
| Born in Australia | 38.0% | 67.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Glen Waverley Moderate Growth · Pakenham High Growth
Property
| Glen Waverley | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.61M | $645K |
| Median unit price | $804K | $476K |
| House price YoY | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| 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
Safety
| Glen Waverley | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 77 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 553 | 220 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 342 | 351 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 138 | 501 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,084 | 6,081 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glen Waverley | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 13 |
| Government | 11 | 9 |
| Independent | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,116 | 1,004 |
See the full school list on each profile: Glen Waverley · Pakenham
Transport
| Glen Waverley | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 171 | 166 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 47 | 116 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 590 m | 780 m |
Liveability
| Glen Waverley | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 10 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 82 | 20 |
| Parks | 92 | 119 |
| Playgrounds | 40 | 55 |
| Swimming pools | 20 | 33 |
| Medical GPs | 48 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.3 km | 16.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.5 km | 54.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.4 km | 12.6 km |
Population & growth
| Glen Waverley | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 42,642 | 54,118 |
| Estimated 2025 | 44,470 | 56,493 |
| Projected 2041 | 54,841 | 89,915 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.05% | 1.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glen Waverley or Pakenham?
Pakenham has the higher residential safety score (Glen Waverley 65/100 vs Pakenham 77/100).
Which is more affordable, Glen Waverley or Pakenham?
Pakenham is more affordable, with a median house price of $645K versus $1.61M.
Which has better schools, Glen Waverley or Pakenham?
Glen Waverley has a higher average school ICSEA (Glen Waverley 1116 vs Pakenham 1004; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Glen Waverley or Pakenham?
Glen Waverley and Pakenham have similar transport scores.
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