Overall score
Pakenham
46.4/100
Pakenham Upper
61.8/100
Pakenham vs Pakenham Upper, VIC Suburb Comparison
Pakenham for families; Pakenham Upper for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
PakenhamPakenham Upper
Crime rate
Pakenham
84.3 / 1k
Pakenham Upper
32.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Pakenham
488
Pakenham Upper
10
Population
Pakenham
54,118
Pakenham Upper
1,196
Metric leadPakenham 6Pakenham Upper 51 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 familiesPakenham
- 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 | Pakenham | Pakenham Upper |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.4/100 | 61.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.0/100 | 51.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 84.3 / 1k | 32.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 24 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 258 | 13 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 488 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 494 | 38 |
| Green cover | 4.4% | 17.3% |
| Population | 54,118 | 1,196 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Pakenham is a well-serviced metro larger suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Pakenham Upper is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Pakenham Upper sits among greener hillside streets, while Pakenham keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Pakenham is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability; Pakenham Upper answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook. Pakenham generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Pakenham Upper leans toward more sought-after housing.
Value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools may find Pakenham the better fit, while retirees and 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.