Pakenham Upper vs Pakenham
Pakenham scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 44/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pakenham (1014) sits above Pakenham Upper (1013). Pakenham Upper skews owner-occupied (94%), Pakenham runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
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Pakenham Upper and Pakenham side by side
| Measure | Pakenham Upper | Pakenham |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $690,000 |
| Median unit | – | $511,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $530/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 3.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1013 | 1014 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 44 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 1,196 | 54,118 |
| Median age | 44 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1007 mm | 905 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.6°C | 26.1°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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1014 vs 1013).
Pakenham Upper vs Pakenham: common questions
Does Pakenham Upper or Pakenham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pakenham scores 1014 vs 1013 in Pakenham Upper. 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, Pakenham Upper or Pakenham?
Pakenham scores 44/100 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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