Pakenham Property & Rent
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Pakenham Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Pakenham Community Overview
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Pakenham Schools
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📍 About Pakenham
PAKENHAM is located in Melbourne Interface. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 54,118 with a density of 630 people/km².
Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price at $0.7M, representing strong growth of 87% over the past 10 years. Units have also performed well with a median price of $0.5M, up 75% over the same period.
Education: VCAA 2025 VCE results show local educational options include the public Pakenham Secondary College (ranked #164 public) and private Beaconhills College (ranked #183 private).
Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates a crime rate of 7177 per 100,000, which is 1.05x the Victorian average of 6810, placing safety levels close to the state average.
Demographics: The area has a smaller Chinese community, with Chinese residents comprising 2.10% of the population (approximately 1,136 residents).
Transport: Located approximately 60.4km from the CBD, Pakenham offers a 47-minute drive to the city centre. The suburb is well-connected by rail with a train station on the Pakenham line.