Avonsleigh vs Pakenham Upper, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Avonsleigh | Pakenham Upper |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.0/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 3.6 / 1k | 33.4 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 13 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 38 |
| Population | 844 | 1,196 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPakenham Upper
- Best for familiesPakenham Upper
- Best for investmentPakenham Upper
- Best for best valuePakenham Upper
- Best for best schoolsAvonsleigh
Comparison summary
Avonsleigh and Pakenham Upper offer different strengths across official suburb data. Pakenham Upper leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Pakenham Upper; Housing (desirability) favours Pakenham Upper; Crime rate favours Avonsleigh. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Pakenham Upper, Families → Pakenham Upper, Investment → Pakenham Upper, Best value → Pakenham Upper.