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Pakenham
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Pakenham is a growing suburb on Melbourne's eastern fringe that blends urban convenience with scenic countryside charm. Known for its diverse neighborhoods, outdoor spaces, and active community life, it's a welcoming place for families and visitors seeking tranquility near the city. Its accessible rail links make it a practical base for exploring Victoria.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
54,118
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-38.07°, 145.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,435
Local Cost
$1,600
Local Income
$2,950
Cashless
90
English
98
Temperature
14.0°C
Summer Avg
19.1°C
Winter Avg
8.9°C
Record High
42.8°C
Record Low
-1.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
859 mm
Internet Speed
102 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
67
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
4
Parks
60
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MBW
Distance
34 km
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 33 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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