Is Pakenham Safe? (2026)
Pakenham is residential with good community infrastructure.
Important: We do not publish crime statistics directly. The authoritative source is the Crime Statistics Agency Victoria. Look up Pakenham specifically for current data.
Safety Infrastructure
| Resource | Count |
|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 7 |
| Parks (lit, public) | 15 |
| Total local businesses | 73 |
The suburb has a steady community presence during business hours.
Medical Facilities
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Station Street Clinic | — | — |
| Officer Medical Centre | 4 Cardinia Road | +61 3 5940 3432 |
| GIG Radiology | 4 Cardinia Road | +61 3 5941 8544 |
| Officer Skin Cancer Centre | 4 Cardinia Road | +61 3 5940 5006 |
| The Dermatology Clinic | 4 Cardinia Road | +61 3 9795 6888 |
| St Antony Medical Centre | — | — |
| Cardinia Medical Centre | 180 Princes Highway, Pakenham | — |
Practical Safety Tips for Pakenham
- Lock your car — opportunistic theft happens everywhere in Melbourne
- Know your neighbours — community connection is the best safety net
- Report suspicious activity — call 000 for emergencies, Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 for non-urgent
- Light your property — sensor lights deter opportunistic crime
- Secure bikes — bike theft is Melbourne’s most common property crime
Emergency Numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance) | 000 |
| Police non-emergency | 131 444 |
| Crime Stoppers | 1800 333 000 |
| SES (floods, storms) | 132 500 |
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- Family Guide to Pakenham
- Pakenham Transport Guide
- Pakenham Property Market
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
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
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