Pakenham vs Point Cook
The verdict
Pakenham is more affordable, with a median house price of $645K versus $775K in Point Cook. Pakenham rates higher for transport (98 vs 49). Point Cook rates higher for education (78 vs 51). Point Cook is closer to the coast (3.3 km vs 16.3 km).
Scores
| Pakenham | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 69 |
| Transport | 98 | 49 |
| Education | 51 | 78 |
| Liveability | 81 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Pakenham | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,118 | 66,781 |
| Median age | 33 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,664 | $2,392 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.7% | 58.4% |
| Born in Australia | 67.3% | 43.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.2 |
Growth: Pakenham High Growth · Point Cook High Growth
Property
| Pakenham | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $645K | $775K |
| Median unit price | $476K | $530K |
| House price YoY | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| 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 | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 77 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 220 | 359 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 351 | 282 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 501 | 225 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,081 | 3,964 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Pakenham | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 13 | 12 |
| Government | 9 | 8 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,004 | 1,071 |
See the full school list on each profile: Pakenham · Point Cook
Transport
| Pakenham | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 49 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 166 | 122 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 116 | 76 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 780 m | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Pakenham | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 10 | 10 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 20 | 15 |
| Parks | 119 | 158 |
| Playgrounds | 55 | 42 |
| Swimming pools | 33 | 85 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.3 km | 3.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 54.1 km | 21.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 7.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.6 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Pakenham | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 54,118 | 66,781 |
| Estimated 2025 | 56,493 | 74,293 |
| Projected 2041 | 89,915 | 120,596 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.08% | 2.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Pakenham or Point Cook?
Point Cook has the higher residential safety score (Pakenham 77/100 vs Point Cook 78/100).
Which is more affordable, Pakenham or Point Cook?
Pakenham is more affordable, with a median house price of $645K versus $775K.
Which has better schools, Pakenham or Point Cook?
Point Cook has a higher average school ICSEA (Pakenham 1004 vs Point Cook 1071; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Pakenham or Point Cook?
Pakenham has the higher transport score (Pakenham 98/100 vs Point Cook 49/100).
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