Cockatoo 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 | Cockatoo | Pakenham Upper |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.2/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.6/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 45.1 / 1k | 33.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 13 |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 108 | 38 |
| Population | 4,408 | 1,196 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPakenham Upper
- Best for familiesPakenham Upper
- Best for investmentPakenham Upper
- Best for best valuePakenham Upper
- Best for best schoolsCockatoo
Comparison summary
Cockatoo (Vic.) 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 Pakenham Upper. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Pakenham Upper, Families → Pakenham Upper, Investment → Pakenham Upper, Best value → Pakenham Upper.