Pakenham is a historic town turned thriving suburb around 56 kilometres south-east of Melbourne's CBD, within the Shire of Cardinia. Blending a strong, long-standing community feel with rapid new growth, it offers a lifestyle that ranges from established township living to brand-new housing estates on the suburb's fringes, appealing to families, first-home buyers and those wanting a semi-rural feel within commuting distance of the city.
The town centre offers a solid range of shopping, dining and services, and families are well served by schools such as Pakenham Springs Primary School, Pakenham Lakeside Primary School, Pakenham Secondary College and Beaconhills College. Ongoing development, including the Pakenham East Precinct Structure Plan covering 630 hectares and expected to eventually deliver over 7,000 new homes, points to continued growth in housing and local amenities in the years ahead.
Commuters are well served by both Pakenham and Cardinia Road railway stations on the Pakenham line, with regular metro trains and a V/Line express service to the city taking a little over an hour, and the recently completed Pakenham East station has further improved local access. The Princes Freeway also provides fast road access to Melbourne and Gippsland. Pakenham's population grew strongly from around 46,421 in 2016 to 54,118 at the 2021 Census, and houses have recently traded at a median price of around $715,000 to $718,000. It's a suburb offering genuine growth potential alongside an established community feel.
Listings in Pakenham
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13 THWAITES ROAD PAKENHAM