Pakenham
Cardinia Shire Council · 51.6 km from CBD · Median rent $540/wk
Median rent
$540/wk
CBD distance
51.6 km
Schools nearby
12
Transit score
21/100
Median rent — Source: DFFH Jun 2025 rental bond data · Crime data — CSA Dec 2025
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How does Pakenham compare nearby?
| Suburb | Median Rent | Transit | CBD | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakenham current | $540/wk | 21/100 | 51.6 km | 1 |
| Pakenham Upper | $416/wk | 21/100 | 51.6 km | 0 |
| Officer | $435/wk | 25/100 | 48.2 km | 0 |
| Nangana | $435/wk | 25/100 | 48.1 km | 0 |
| Cora Lynn | $395/wk | 20/100 | 55.5 km | 0 |
Safety in Pakenham
Crime level
Moderate
Incidents per 1,000 residents
68.1
Pakenham has a moderate crime rate, broadly similar to the Melbourne metro average.
3,683 total incidents recorded · Source: CSA Dec 2025
Schools in Pakenham
| School | Type | Sector | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edenbrook Secondary College | secondary | Government | View zone → |
| Pakenham Secondary College | secondary | Government | View zone → |
| John Henry Primary School | primary | Government | View zone → |
| Kuyim Primary School | primary | Government | View zone → |
| Pakenham Consolidated School | primary | Government | View zone → |
| Pakenham Hills Primary School | primary | Government | View zone → |
| Pakenham Lakeside Primary School | primary | Government | View zone → |
| Pakenham Primary School | primary | Government | View zone → |
| Pakenham Springs Primary School | primary | Government | View zone → |
| St Patrick's School | primary | Catholic | View zone → |
| Beaconhills College | p12 | Independent | View zone → |
| Lakeside College | p12 | Independent | View zone → |
