Living in Pakenham: What the Data Shows (2026)
Pakenham has 73 verified businesses and amenities. Here is exactly what you get as a resident.
Population: 54,118 (ABS Census 2021)
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 6 |
| Bars & Pubs | 0 |
| Schools | 15 |
| Parks | 15 |
| Medical | 7 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Gyms | 5 |
| Total | 73 |
Pakenham is a well-serviced suburb.
Food & Drink
6 dining options — 0 restaurants and 6 cafes.
Top cafes: Frankies, Nancy Eatery, The Bakery Store, Bella Cuccina Cafe, Cadillac Cafe
Green Space
15 parks. Most residents are within walking distance of a park.
Notable parks: Toomuc Reserve, Burke Park, Atkins Road Reserve, William Bruce Ronald Reserve, P.B. Ronald Park
Daily Essentials
- Supermarkets: 0 — check neighbouring suburbs
- Medical: 7 facilities
- Gyms: 5 fitness centres
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au

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