SuburbCheck

Pakenham

VIC 3810 · Cardinia

54,118 (2021) → 56,493 est. (2025) · High Growth

78
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

54,118
Population
$645K
Median house (2024)
77
Safety score
98
Transport score

Pakenham is a high growth suburb in Cardinia, VIC 3810, about 54km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $645K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 15 schools, a transport score of 98/100, and is about 16km inland. Pakenham has an overall score of 78/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 77/100.

54.1 km
To Melbourne CBD
16.3 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
780 m
To nearest station
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Demographics

54,118
Population
33
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,664
vs NSW median-10.1%
Median taxable income (individual)$56,838/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -5%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 3810 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher29.7%
Born in Australia67.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse15,936 / 105 / 2,349

Top countries of birth: India (5.99%), England (3.21%), Sri Lanka (2%), New Zealand (1.95%), Philippines (1.23%)

Top languages: Punjabi (4.6%), Sinhal (1.67%), Mandarin (1.21%), Hindi (1.02%), Arabic (0.95%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$645K+1.6%
Median house (2024)
$476K-0.3%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

77
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

119
Break & enter dwelling220/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
190
Motor vehicle theft351/100k
271
Domestic assault501/100k
36
Robbery67/100k
185
Non-domestic assault342/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 3,291 (all categories, latest year)6,081 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

54

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

32
Within 10km15 in suburb
10
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
4
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1016 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Beaconhills CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1035
  • Lakeside CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1034
  • John Henry Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1020
  • Kuyim Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1019
  • Pakenham Lakeside Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1007
  • Edenbrook Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1002
  • Pakenham Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 999
  • Pakenham Springs Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 995
  • St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 982
  • Pakenham Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 978
  • Pakenham Consolidated SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 965
  • Pakenham Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 962
  • ECG Secondary College - Pakenham Senior CampusSecondary · Independent
  • Oakwood School-Pakenham CampusSecondary · Government
  • ECG Secondary College - Pakenham CampusSecondary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • St Francis Xavier College - Officer CampusSecondary · Catholic · 4.7km
  • St Clare's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.7kmICSEA 1040
  • Bridgewood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 1054
  • Chairo Christian School - Pakenham CampusCombined · Independent · 6km
  • OneSchool Global Vic - Berwick CentreCombined · Independent · 6.3km
  • Heritage College - Officer CampusCombined · Independent · 6.4km
  • Officer Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 1012
  • Officer Specialist SchoolCombined · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 999
  • St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar - Berwick Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 6.8km
  • Officer Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 1010
  • Minaret College - Officer CampusCombined · Independent · 6.9km
  • Kurrun Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 1054

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

98
2Train
3Metro
166Bus
CBD commute (est.)96 min (train)
Peak train frequency10/hr
Nearest train stationPakenham Railway (780 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate7.1% · vs VIC avg 4.5% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
14.9%
Construction
12.9%
Manufacturing
10.6%
Retail Trade
10.2%
Accommodation & Food Services
6.3%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

1010 in suburbSupermarkets
2020 in suburbCafes/Rest.
119119 in suburbParks
5555 in suburbPlaygrounds
3333 in suburbPools
55 in suburbGyms
33 in suburbDog parks
1111 in suburbGPs
77 in suburbPharmacies
2020 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
114114 in suburbSports fields
22 in suburbVets

In this suburb

6Public toilets
Air qualityExcellent air quality (86/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalMonash Health Casey Hospital (12.6 km)
Nearest vet820 m
Nearest airportMelbourne (72.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

9

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

5
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
114
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

19

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

119
Parks
5
Nature reserves
3
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
3
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

3

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
1
Galleries
1
Libraries
1
Arts centres
2
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

7

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

4
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
7
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.11

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026

Childcare

41

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

20
Long Day Care
14
Preschool / Kinder
14
OSHC
1
Family Day Care
Total services39
Exceeding NQS or above6 of 37 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.72

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

8
Services
3
Aged care homes
300
Residential places
5
Home care providers
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (3 rated homes)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

5
Christian5 in suburb
4
Muslim4 in suburb
1
Hindu1 in suburb
Total within 3km10
In this suburb10

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate1.08%
Projected population 204189,915
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Cardinia

Pakenham SouthData not available0transportOfficer South$815K40transportPakenham UpperData not available19transportRythdaleData not available0transportOfficer$680K88transportKoo Wee Rup NorthData not available0transport

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Frequently asked questions about Pakenham

Is Pakenham safe?

Pakenham has a residential safety score of 77/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,081 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Pakenham?

In Pakenham, the .

How far is Pakenham from Melbourne CBD?

Pakenham is about 54.1 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 96 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Pakenham?

Pakenham has 15 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1000 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Pakenham?

Pakenham has a transport score of 98/100, including 2 train stations and 166 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.