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Pakenham South

VIC 3810 • Victoria

229
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
20.83 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Rural FringeAcreageLow DensityQuiet LifestyleOuter Metro
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About Pakenham South

Pakenham South is a rural-residential locality on Melbourne's outer south-east fringe in Cardinia Shire, south of Pakenham. The 2021 Census population is 229, reflecting a very low-density community with acreage and farming land use. It sits beyond the suburban growth front and retains a predominantly country setting. The locality's character is quiet, spacious and strongly tied to rural lifestyle living.

Residents typically access major services, schooling and employment through nearby Pakenham and surrounding growth-corridor centres. Lifestyle is centred on larger properties, open landscapes and a slower pace compared with denser metropolitan suburbs. Public transport is limited locally, with rail and frequent bus networks reached via Pakenham township. Pakenham South appeals to households seeking space and semi-rural living within reach of Melbourne's outer commuter belt.

Pakenham South falls under postcode 3810 and is governed by the Cardinia Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Monash, while state elections fall under the Pakenham (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3810
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Cardinia
Federal Electorate
Monash
State Electorate
Pakenham (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.05°, 145.47°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
20.83 km²
Population Density
11 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3810

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3810, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$47,529
Median 2023–24
$56,838
▲ 19.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$63,593

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3810; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Pakenham Station
7.5 km
Not walkable
Cardinia Road Station
11 km
Not walkable
Nar Nar Goon Station
8.5 km
Not walkable

Bus Services

  • Local Cardinia bus links — Pakenham town centre and station 20-40 min
  • School and district services — Pakenham / Koo Wee Rup corridors 20-50 min
  • Regional connectors — Officer and nearby growth suburbs 30-60 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
59 km
By Train
70-95 min (via Pakenham station)
By Bus
90-130 min (multi-leg)
By Car (Peak)
75-120 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
55-80 min

🛣️ Most commuters drive to Pakenham for rail access or continue by car along freeway corridors.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Large blocks and sparse services mean nearly all errands and commuting require private vehicle travel.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
229
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Cardinia Local Government Area, which contains Pakenham South. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
284.4 / 100k
2yr Up 33.2% 10yr Down 46.9%
Motor vehicle theft
277.7 / 100k
2yr Up 91.6% 10yr Stable
Non-FV assault
193.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 17.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
5.2 / 100k
2yr Up 65.4% 10yr Up 27.1%
Steal from vehicle
860.6 / 100k
2yr Up 108.1% 10yr Up 21.7%
View all offence subgroups for Cardinia →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pakenham South known for? +

Pakenham South is a rural-residential locality on the outer fringe of Pakenham, attracting acreage lifestyle property buyers who want space while remaining close to Pakenham's growing services and the Pakenham Line train.

How far is Pakenham South from Melbourne? +

Pakenham South is approximately 60 kilometres south-east of Melbourne CBD, around a 55-70 minute drive via the Princes Highway or Monash Freeway.

Does Pakenham South have public transport? +

Pakenham South has very limited public transport. Pakenham station (approximately 5-10 km north) on the Pakenham Line provides train services to Melbourne CBD. A car is essential for most daily travel.

What is the population of Pakenham South? +

According to the 2021 Census, Pakenham South has a population of approximately 229 residents, a small rural-residential community on the outer edge of Pakenham.

Is Pakenham South a good place to live? +

Pakenham South suits those seeking acreage lifestyle properties in Melbourne's outer south-east, with the growing Pakenham township's services and Pakenham Line rail access nearby. It offers a rural fringe lifestyle at reasonable prices.

What is the postcode for Pakenham South? +

The postcode for Pakenham South is 3810.

Is Pakenham South a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Pakenham South is part of the Cardinia LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.