Koo Wee Rup vs Pakenham South
Koo Wee Rup scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pakenham South (999) sits above Koo Wee Rup (986).
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Koo Wee Rup and Pakenham South side by side
| Measure | Koo Wee Rup | Pakenham South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $695,000 | – |
| Median unit | $450,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 986 | 999 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 50 | 5 |
| Population | 4,047 | 229 |
| Median age | 34 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 772 mm | 795 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.9°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
- Pakenham South edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 986).
Koo Wee Rup vs Pakenham South: common questions
Does Koo Wee Rup or Pakenham South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pakenham South scores 999 vs 986 in Koo Wee Rup. 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.
Which is more walkable, Koo Wee Rup or Pakenham South?
Koo Wee Rup scores 12/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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