Koo Wee Rup North vs Pakenham South

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pakenham South (999) sits above Koo Wee Rup North (994). Koo Wee Rup North skews owner-occupied (109%), Pakenham South runs more rental-dense (70% owner).

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Koo Wee Rup North and Pakenham South side by side

MeasureKoo Wee Rup NorthPakenham South
Renting
Owner occupied109.0%70.0%
Renter occupied27.0%24.0%
Schools
Schools nearby820
Average ICSEA994999
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score05
Population47229
Median age4846
Climate
Annual rainfall815 mm795 mm
Mean max, January26.2°C26.2°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
Pakenham South edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 994).

Koo Wee Rup North vs Pakenham South: common questions

Does Koo Wee Rup North or Pakenham South have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pakenham South scores 999 vs 994 in Koo Wee Rup North. 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.