Overall score
Avonsleigh
38.0/100
Pakenham Upper
53.1/100
Avonsleigh vs Pakenham Upper, VIC suburb comparison
Avonsleigh for schools; Pakenham Upper for retirees and families.
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
32.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Avonsleigh
2
Pakenham Upper
4
Population
Avonsleigh
844
Pakenham Upper
1,196
Metric leadAvonsleigh 2Pakenham Upper 8across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPakenham Upper
- Best for familiesPakenham Upper
- Best for investmentPakenham Upper
- Best for best valuePakenham Upper
- Best for best schoolsAvonsleigh
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 | 38.0/100 | 53.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 3.5 / 1k | 32.8 / 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 |
Comparison summary
Avonsleigh is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, 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 and parks and reserves. On housing, Avonsleigh sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Pakenham Upper.
Households prioritising schools may find Avonsleigh the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Pakenham Upper.