Overall score
Maryknoll
57.2/100
Pakenham Upper
53.1/100
Maryknoll vs Pakenham Upper, VIC suburb comparison
Maryknoll for families; Pakenham Upper for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MaryknollPakenham Upper
Crime rate
Maryknoll
19.8 / 1k
Pakenham Upper
32.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maryknoll
5
Pakenham Upper
4
Population
Maryknoll
646
Pakenham Upper
1,196
Metric leadMaryknoll 4Pakenham Upper 41 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesMaryknoll
- Best for investmentPakenham 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 | Maryknoll | Pakenham Upper |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.2/100 | 53.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.8 / 1k | 32.8 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | — | 13 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 38 |
| Population | 646 | 1,196 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Maryknoll is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, while Pakenham Upper is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
On the data, Maryknoll is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities and a calmer planning outlook; Pakenham Upper answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Pakenham Upper, while Maryknoll remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.