Pakenham South at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
229
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Pakenham South.
The postcode for Pakenham South is 3810 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Pakenham South (3810) sits in the Cardinia region of Victoria.
Pakenham South has roughly 229 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Pakenham South scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Pakenham South's population at 229, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
229
Median age
46
Family households
73%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$351/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$231/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
229
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
22
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Pakenham South.
Local schools for Pakenham South
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Government School Catchment
Pakenham Springs Primary School
Koo Wee Rup Primary School
Koo Wee Rup Secondary College
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Pakenham South.
- What is the Pakenham South postcode?
- Pakenham South is in the 3810 postcode, in VIC, in the Cardinia Shire Council region.
- Where is Pakenham South?
- Pakenham South is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3810. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Cardinia Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Pakenham South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $351, for units it's $231.
- What schools are in Pakenham South?
- There are 20 schools serving Pakenham South on this page, including Pakenham Springs Primary School, Koo Wee Rup Primary School, Koo Wee Rup Secondary College.
- How walkable is Pakenham South?
- Pakenham South has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Pakenham South?
- Pakenham South is close to Koo Wee Rup North, Rythdale, Pakenham, Cardinia, Koo Wee Rup.
- What is the population of Pakenham South?
- The population of Pakenham South is approximately 229 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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