Pakenham South vs Pakenham
The verdict
Pakenham rates higher for transport (98 vs 0). Pakenham South is closer to the coast (9.8 km vs 16.3 km).
Scores
Pakenham SouthPakenham
| Pakenham South | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 18 | 78 |
| Transport | 0 | 98 |
| Education | 42 | 51 |
| Liveability | 16 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Pakenham South | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 229 | 54,118 |
| Median age | 46 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,728 | $1,664 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.2% | 29.7% |
| Born in Australia | 83.4% | 67.3% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Pakenham South High Growth · Pakenham High Growth
Property
| Pakenham South | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $645K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $476K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 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
| Pakenham South | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 77 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 873 | 220 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 873 | 351 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,310 | 501 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,170 | 6,081 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Pakenham South | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 13 |
| Government | 0 | 9 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,004 |
See the full school list on each profile: Pakenham South · Pakenham
Transport
| Pakenham South | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 166 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 190 | 116 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.0 km | 780 m |
Liveability
| Pakenham South | 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 | 0 | 10 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 20 |
| Parks | 0 | 119 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 55 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 33 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.8 km | 16.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 59.2 km | 54.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.9 km | 12.6 km |
Population & growth
| Pakenham South | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 229 | 54,118 |
| Estimated 2025 | 284 | 56,493 |
| Projected 2041 | 380 | 89,915 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.53% | 1.08% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Pakenham South or Pakenham?
Pakenham has the higher transport score (Pakenham South 0/100 vs Pakenham 98/100).
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