Demographics

Pakenham is approximately 85.42 square kilometres. In 2016 the population of Pakenham was 46421. The population is 48% male and 52% female. On average the monthly mortgage repayments in Pakenham are $1800 to $2399. The most common weekly income bracket is $800 to $999 per week. Weekly rents in the area are on average $275 to $349.

Description

Pakenham is a satellite suburb of Melbourne on the edge of the West Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia, 56 km (35 mi) south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its local government area is Cardinia Shire. At the 2011 Census, Pakenham had a population of 32,911. Pakenham has become a major growth area in south-eastern Melbourne as new housing developments have boosted its population and infrastructure, as exemplified in the development of the Lakeside (developed by Lend Lease Group) and Heritage Springs estates.