Pakenham Upper vs Pakenham
The verdict
Pakenham rates higher for transport (98 vs 19). Pakenham is closer to the coast (16.3 km vs 23.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Pakenham rates higher (77 vs 67/100 in Pakenham Upper).
Scores
Pakenham UpperPakenham
| Pakenham Upper | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 78 |
| Transport | 19 | 98 |
| Education | 53 | 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 Upper | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,196 | 54,118 |
| Median age | 44 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,593 | $1,664 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.8% | 29.7% |
| Born in Australia | 82.9% | 67.3% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Pakenham Upper High Growth · Pakenham High Growth
Property
| Pakenham Upper | 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 Upper | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 77 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 334 | 220 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 251 | 351 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 502 | 501 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,094 | 6,081 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Pakenham Upper | 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 Upper · Pakenham
Transport
| Pakenham Upper | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 19 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 166 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 169 | 116 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.2 km | 780 m |
Liveability
| Pakenham Upper | 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) | 23.8 km | 16.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 52.4 km | 54.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.7 km | 12.6 km |
Population & growth
| Pakenham Upper | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,196 | 54,118 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,211 | 56,493 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,987 | 89,915 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.31% | 1.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Pakenham Upper or Pakenham?
Pakenham has the higher residential safety score (Pakenham Upper 67/100 vs Pakenham 77/100).
Which has better public transport, Pakenham Upper or Pakenham?
Pakenham has the higher transport score (Pakenham Upper 19/100 vs Pakenham 98/100).
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