Pakenham 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 | Pakenham | Pakenham Upper |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 74.6/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.2/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.3 / 1k | 33.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 23 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 263 | 13 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 455 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 494 | 38 |
| Population | 54,118 | 1,196 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPakenham Upper
- Best for investmentPakenham Upper
- Best for best valuePakenham
- Best for best schoolsPakenham
Comparison summary
Pakenham and Pakenham Upper offer different strengths across official suburb data. Pakenham leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Pakenham; Housing (desirability) favours Pakenham Upper; Crime rate favours Pakenham Upper. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Pakenham Upper, Investment → Pakenham Upper, Best value → Pakenham, Best schools → Pakenham.