Overall score
Maryknoll
52.5/100
Pakenham Upper
62.0/100
Maryknoll vs Pakenham Upper, VIC Suburb Comparison
Maryknoll for families; Pakenham Upper for investment and value.
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
29.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maryknoll
17
Pakenham Upper
10
Population
Maryknoll
646
Pakenham Upper
1,196
Metric leadMaryknoll 4Pakenham Upper 61 tiedacross 11 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
- 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 | Maryknoll | Pakenham Upper |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.5/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.4/100 | 51.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.8 / 1k | 29.5 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | — | 13 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 38 |
| Green cover | 19.8% | 17.3% |
| 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 a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability; Pakenham Upper answers with parks and reserves, walkability, and a larger local community.
Families may find Maryknoll the better fit, while investors 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.