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Pakenham South VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Pakenham South, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Pakenham South VIC is 229 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pakenham South is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Median rent in Pakenham South is $231 per week ($1,001 per month). Pakenham South has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Pakenham South has a population density of 11.0 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Pakenham South is Germany. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Tamil. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pakenham South is $2,250.
There were 20 recorded offences in Pakenham South in 2025-25, a rate of 87 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (11 offences).
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Pakenham South Population
Pakenham South Median Income & Rent
Pakenham South Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Pakenham South Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Pakenham South Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Pakenham South Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Pakenham South Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Pakenham South Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Pakenham South Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Pakenham South Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Pakenham South Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Pakenham South Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Pakenham South Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Pakenham South Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Pakenham South Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Pakenham South Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Pakenham South Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Pakenham South School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Pakenham South Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Pakenham South Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Pakenham South Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Pakenham South How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Pakenham South Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Pakenham South Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Pakenham South Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Pakenham South Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Pakenham South Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Pakenham South Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Pakenham South Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Pakenham South Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Pakenham South Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Pakenham South When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Pakenham South Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Pakenham South Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Pakenham South Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Pakenham South Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Pakenham South Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 20 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Pakenham South Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pakenham South
What is the population of Pakenham South VIC?
The population of Pakenham South VIC is 229 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.0 people per km².Pakenham South is ranked #6,617 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Pakenham South?
The median personal income in Pakenham South VIC is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year.The median household income is $1,728 per week.Family income is $1,968 per week.Pakenham South is ranked #5,697 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Pakenham South?
Median rent in Pakenham South VIC is $231 per week ($1,001 per month).Rent represents 13.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Pakenham South ranks #6,792 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Pakenham South?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pakenham South VIC is $2,250. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Pakenham South?
The median age in Pakenham South VIC is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Pakenham South a good suburb to live in?
Pakenham South is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 229.The median income is $687/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22028. All dollar figures in AUD.