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Pakenham, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Pakenham is a mid-size city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 54,118. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
54,118 Population 12/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
36.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$26,465 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$26,465 median income, 5.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$197,800 home value, $989/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population54,118
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density12/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,465
Per Capita$26,465
Unemployment5.3%

Housing

C
Home Value$197,800
Rent$989
Ownership67.8%
Housing Units21,647

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Population54,118
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Coordinates-38.0702°, 145.4741°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation36.3 inches (921 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,465
Median Age33.0 years

About Pakenham

Pakenham is a mid-size city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 54,118. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Pakenham has a population of 54,118 with a density of 12 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

54,118
Total Population
12
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below Australia avg
4,706.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Pakenham vs Australia Average

The median household income in Pakenham is $26,465, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,465 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $509, 64% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 5,141 business establishments.

Income: Pakenham vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,465
65% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$26,465
Avg Weekly Wage$509

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)5,141

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pakenham is $197,800, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $989 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 67.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 21,647 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,800
30% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$989
15% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.8%
Owner-Occupied67.8%
Renter-Occupied32.2%
Housing Units21,647

Property Tax

Climate in Pakenham

Pakenham has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (10°C). Average annual precipitation is 793 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.6°C / 69°F 13.9° / 27.3° 51.7
Feb 20.6°C / 69°F 14.1° / 27° 52.7
Mar 18.8°C / 66°F 12.9° / 24.7° 48.2
Apr 15.4°C / 60°F 10° / 20.7° 68.2
May 12.4°C / 54°F 8.2° / 16.7° 68.2
Jun 10.2°C / 50°F 6.4° / 14.1° 76.1
Jul 10°C / 50°F 6.2° / 13.7° 62.7
Aug 10.6°C / 51°F 6.4° / 14.7° 72.4
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 7.8° / 17.3° 65.8
Oct 14.4°C / 58°F 8.9° / 19.8° 60.2
Nov 16.8°C / 62°F 10.8° / 22.8° 85.0
Dec 18.1°C / 65°F 11.9° / 24.3° 81.5
Pakenham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Australia avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-38.0702°N, 145.4741°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
5% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 69 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 74 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 91 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 65 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 53 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 50 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 101 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 67 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 63 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 50 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 71 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 104 km
Apr 10, 2003 Bass Strait, Australia M3.9 134 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 81 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 48 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 23 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 69 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 25 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 79 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in Coldest
July 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
August 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
September 53°F (11°C) 3.4 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.5 in Wettest
November 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
December 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in

Pakenham has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 50°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Pakenham

Institution Type Founded Website
Balambalam Primary School College - ,
Birranga College College - ,
Chisholm Institute College - Visit →
Chisholm TAFE College - Visit →
Federation University Berwick Campus University - Visit →
Hillcrest Christian College (Ayr Hill Campus) College - ,
Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre, Bangholme Campus College - ,

Schools in Pakenham

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Beaconhills College Pakenham Campus - - - -
Pakenham Consolidated School - - - -
Pakenham Secondary College - - - -
Pakenham Hills Primary School - - - -
Pakenham Springs Primary School - - - -
John Henry Primary School - - - -
St Patrick's Primary School - - - -
Pakenham Primary School - - - -
Lakeside College - - - -
Edenbrook Secondary College - - - -
ECG College Pakenham - - - -
Kuyim Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pakenham

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Classic Rock classic rock AAC 130 kbps
全澳华语广播华厦之声 am1629 AAC+ 64 kbps
3RRR Melbourne - AAC
PBS FM - Melbourne - 106.7 FM (48kHz, 192kbps AAC-LC) australian music, community radio AAC 192 kbps
World Buddhist Radio buddhism, meditation MP3 64 kbps
Triple R 102.7FM community radio, independent AAC
Yarra Valley FM - MP3 128 kbps
Golden Days Radio gold, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
SYN FM alternative, college radio AAC+ 128 kbps
3MBS - Melbourne, 103.5 MHz FM classical MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Pakenham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Emerald Museum
Fisherman's Cottage
Historic Council Shire Offices
Southern Sherbrook Historical Society
Upwey / Belgrave RSL

Libraries in Pakenham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bayswater Library0.0
Belgrave Library0.0
Berwick Library0.0
Boronia Library0.0
Casey-Cardinia Library Co. (Pakenham Branch)0.0
Cranbourne Library0.0
Emerald Library0.0
Endeavour Hills Library0.0
Federation University Library0.0
Ferntree Gully Library0.0
Hampton Park Library0.0
Knox Library – Ngarrgoo0.0
Miller's Homestead0.0
Narre Warren Library0.0
Rowville Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Pakenham

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Akoonah Park Market
Fair Treasures
Farmers' Market Old Cheese Factory
Food Trucks
Gembrook Market
Gully Market
Heathmont Farmers Market
The Barn

Restaurants in Pakenham

12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chilli Lounge Indian
Chives Bar & Bistro
Kabul Spices
Oishi Japanese Restaurant
Pakenham Inn
Sec 13
Shanikas
Shavans @ Pakenham Indian Restaurant
Steak House
Taco Bill
Tikka tok
Two Fat Ducks

Cafes in Pakenham

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bella Cuccina Cafe
Cadillac Cafe
Coffee Cat
Frankies
Nancy Eatery
The Bakery Store

Theme Parks in Pakenham

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MonkeyG's

Veterinaries in Pakenham

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Racecourse Road Veterinary Clinic
The Animal Doctors @ Pakenham

Train Stations in Pakenham

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

East Pakenham
Pakenham

Bus Stations in Pakenham

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pakenham Railway Station

Gas Stations in Pakenham

10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven
AU #12273224455
BP
BP
BP
Liberty
Liberty
Shell
Shell
United

Banks in Pakenham

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Commonwealth Bank
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Pakenham

4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Home Consortium Pakenham
Pakenham Central Marketplace
Pakenham Place Shopping Centre
The Heritage Shopping Centre

Gyms in Pakenham

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jetts

Golf Courses in Pakenham

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pakenham Golf Course

Breweries in Pakenham

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Killer Sprocket Brewery
The Local Brew House

Stadiums & Teams in Pakenham

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Airports Near Pakenham

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Arkells Airfield-Small Airport
Blue Tongue Airfield-Small Airport
Bunurong Field-Small Airport
Bunyip Airport-Small Airport
Coldstream Airport-Small Airport
Drouin Airport-Small Airport
Emu Creek Airfield-Small Airport
Fish Creek Airport-Small Airport
Inverloch Airport-Small Airport
Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) Airfield-Small Airport
Legate Airfield-Small Airport
Leongatha Airport-Small Airport
Lilydale Airport-Small Airport
Ling Lake Airfield-Small Airport
Longwarry Airport-Small Airport
Marshall Airfield-Small Airport
Nar Nar Goon Airstrip-Small Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base-Small Airport
Romsey Airport-Small Airport
Stony Creek (Buffalo) Airfield-Small Airport
Sunbury East Airport-Small Airport
Taggerty Airport-Small Airport
The Boreen Airstrip-Small Airport
Tooradin Airport-Small Airport
Tyabb Airport-Small Airport
Valken Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wonthaggi Airport-Small Airport
Yanakie Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Pakenham

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pakenham Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pakenham

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapel
Pakenham Baptist Church
Salvation Army Pakenham
St Patrick's Church
St. James Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

Things to See Near Pakenham

17 places within 15 km

🖼️ Galleries (1)
  • • Paperworks Gallery
⛰️ Peaks (13)
  • • Bald Hill
  • • Bald Hill
  • • Bald Hill
  • • Caversham Hill
  • • Guys Hill
  • + 8 more
🎢 Theme Parks (1)
  • • MonkeyG's
🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Duffys Lookout
  • • Elephant Rock

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pakenham

What is the population of Pakenham?

Pakenham has a population of 54,118 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Pakenham expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,465, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,800 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $989 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Pakenham?

Pakenham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches.

How is the job market in Pakenham?

The unemployment rate in Pakenham is 5.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $509. There are 5,141 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pakenham?

The median home value in Pakenham is $197,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $989. The homeownership rate is 67.8%.

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