Pakenham - North East, VIC 3755
Close to everything Melbourne offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Urban convenience
- $346/wk Median
- 29.7% Renters
Pakenham - North East Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 15.4k
- Median age
- 32
- Median weekly rent
- $346
- To the CBD
- 53.9km
- Walkability
- 4.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 8
ABS 2021 Census
Pakenham - North East Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Work & Connectivity
Close enough to the CBD for an easy commute on the days it's needed, quiet enough to work from home the rest of the week.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Renters land in Pakenham - North East for the balance it strikes — close enough to Melbourne's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 29.7% of the suburb's 15,441 residents rent.
Around Pakenham - North East
Pakenham - North East Common
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Pakenham - North East Junction
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Pakenham - North East
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Pakenham - North East
Real questions renters ask before moving to Pakenham - North East.
What's the community like in Pakenham - North East?
Pakenham - North East has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 15,441, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
How far is Pakenham - North East from the Melbourne CBD?
Pakenham - North East is approximately 55km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
How much does it cost to rent in Pakenham - North East?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Pakenham - North East is $346. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $346 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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