Overall score
Avonsleigh
54.9/100
Pakenham Upper
62.0/100
Avonsleigh vs Pakenham Upper, VIC Suburb Comparison
Avonsleigh for families; Pakenham Upper for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AvonsleighPakenham Upper
Crime rate
Avonsleigh
3.5 / 1k
Pakenham Upper
29.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Avonsleigh
3
Pakenham Upper
10
Population
Avonsleigh
844
Pakenham Upper
1,196
Metric leadAvonsleigh 4Pakenham Upper 71 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesAvonsleigh
- Best for best valuePakenham Upper
- Best for best schoolsPakenham Upper
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Avonsleigh | Pakenham Upper |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.9/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.8/100 | 51.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 3.5 / 1k | 29.5 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 13 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 38 |
| Green cover | 17.5% | 17.3% |
| Population | 844 | 1,196 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Avonsleigh is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, while Pakenham Upper is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Pakenham Upper sits among greener hillside streets, while Avonsleigh keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Avonsleigh pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Pakenham Upper is the better pick for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access. On housing, Avonsleigh sits in a gently premium band, compared with a expensive feel in Pakenham Upper.
Households prioritising schools may find Avonsleigh the better fit, while retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Pakenham Upper.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.