Pakenham
VIC 3810 • Greater Melbourne
About Pakenham
Pakenham anchors Melbourne's outer southeast, a substantial town of 54,000 located 54 kilometres from the CBD in the Cardinia Shire. As the terminus of the Pakenham train line, it serves as the gateway between suburban Melbourne and the Gippsland region. The area retains hints of its rural heritage while accommodating significant residential growth across new estates spreading towards Officer and Clyde.
The lifestyle here balances suburban convenience with semi-rural spaciousness. Pakenham Marketplace and surrounds provide solid shopping options, while the nearby Cardinia Reservoir and Dandenong Ranges offer weekend escapes. The community attracts families seeking affordable homes with land, tradespeople serving the growth corridor, and those who prefer a slower pace while maintaining city accessibility. It's outer suburban living with room to breathe.
Pakenham falls under postcode 3810 and is governed by Cardinia Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Pakenham (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesCnr Henry Road & McGregor Road Pakenham 3810 VIC -
Woolworths55 Henry Street, Pakenham Market Place Pakenham 3810 VIC -
ALDI1 - 3 Portobello Road, Pakenham VIC 3810
Schools
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30-34 Toomuc Valley Road
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585 Bald Hill Road
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2 Portobello Road
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2 Rundell Way
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Kennedy Road
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1020 Princes Highway
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136 Princes Highway
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 3,241
- 2. England 1,738
- 3. Sri Lanka 1,080
- 4. New Zealand 1,054
- 5. Philippines 666
- 6. Pakistan 464
- 7. China 431
- 8. Myanmar 321
- 9. Mauritius 315
- 10. Scotland 279
- 11. Netherlands 276
- 12. South Africa 252
- 13. Malaysia 244
- 14. Afghanistan 220
- 15. Egypt 187
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)