Cardinia vs Pakenham South
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cardinia (1025) sits above Pakenham South (999). Cardinia skews owner-occupied (84%), Pakenham South runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
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Cardinia and Pakenham South side by side
| Measure | Cardinia | Pakenham South |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1025 | 999 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 342 | 229 |
| Median age | 44 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 793 mm | 795 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.0°C | 26.2°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Cardinia edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 999).
Cardinia vs Pakenham South: common questions
Does Cardinia or Pakenham South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cardinia scores 1025 vs 999 in Pakenham South. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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