Pakenham vs Reservoir
The verdict
Pakenham is more affordable, with a median house price of $645K versus $913K in Reservoir. Reservoir rates higher for education (72 vs 51). Reservoir has a shorter estimated CBD commute (32 vs 116 min). On the separate residential safety score, Pakenham rates higher (77 vs 43/100 in Reservoir).
Scores
| Pakenham | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 89 |
| Transport | 98 | 100 |
| Education | 51 | 72 |
| Liveability | 81 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Pakenham | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,118 | 51,096 |
| Median age | 33 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,664 | $1,541 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.7% | 47.4% |
| Born in Australia | 67.3% | 59.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.4 |
Growth: Pakenham High Growth · Reservoir High Growth
Property
| Pakenham | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $645K | $913K |
| Median unit price | $476K | $624K |
| House price YoY | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| 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 | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 77 | 43 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 220 | 752 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 351 | 568 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 501 | 405 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,081 | 8,378 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Pakenham | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 13 | 16 |
| Government | 9 | 9 |
| Independent | 3 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,004 | 1,016 |
See the full school list on each profile: Pakenham · Reservoir
Transport
| Pakenham | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 100 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 166 | 310 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 11 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 116 | 32 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 780 m | 520 m |
Liveability
| Pakenham | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 11 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 20 | 36 |
| Parks | 119 | 63 |
| Playgrounds | 55 | 44 |
| Swimming pools | 33 | 98 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 8 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.3 km | 15.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 54.1 km | 11.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.6 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Pakenham | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 54,118 | 51,096 |
| Estimated 2025 | 56,493 | 55,063 |
| Projected 2041 | 89,915 | 68,924 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.08% | 1.89% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Pakenham or Reservoir?
Pakenham has the higher residential safety score (Pakenham 77/100 vs Reservoir 43/100).
Which is more affordable, Pakenham or Reservoir?
Pakenham is more affordable, with a median house price of $645K versus $913K.
Which has better schools, Pakenham or Reservoir?
Reservoir has a higher average school ICSEA (Pakenham 1004 vs Reservoir 1016; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Pakenham or Reservoir?
Reservoir has the higher transport score (Pakenham 98/100 vs Reservoir 100/100).
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