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Pakenham Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Pakenham Compares
Pakenham vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Pakenham | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,664 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $351 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 33 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ≈VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Pakenham is a locality 54 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3810. It falls within the Melbourne - South East region. The local government area is Cardinia.
According to the 2021 Census, Pakenham has a population of 54,118 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $1,664, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. The Indigenous population is 637 (1.2% of residents).
Housing in Pakenham includes a median weekly rent of $351, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 18,448 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 67.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Pakenham scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
There are 12 schools in the Pakenham area, including Beaconhills College, Pakenham Secondary College, John Henry Primary School and others.
Pakenham is part of the Cardinia statistical area in Victoria.
Pakenham Details
| Postcode | 3810 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 54,118 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,664/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $783/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $351 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 85.8 km² |
| Population Density | 630/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 18,448 |
| Australian Citizens | 82.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 637 (1.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -38.073568 |
| Longitude | 145.4851308 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 54 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Cardinia |
| Local Government | Cardinia |
| Federal Electorate | La Trobe |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 13,030 (24.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 6,377 (11.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 18,011 (33.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 10,286 (19.0%) |
| 65+ years | 6,418 (11.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 5,384 (9.9%) |
| Arthritis | 4,030 (7.4%) |
| Diabetes | 2,672 (4.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 1,835 (3.4%) |
| Cancer | 1,246 (2.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 872 (1.6%) |
| Dementia | 267 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 660 (3.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 6,405 (35.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 7,584 (41.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 3,534 (19.4%) |
Schools in Pakenham
Suburbs Near Pakenham
Same Postcode (3810)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.