Pakenham - North West, VIC 3766
Inner-Melbourne convenience with a character all its own.
- City fringe
- $366/wk Median
- 28.7% Renters
Pakenham - North West Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 7.5k
- Median age
- 32
- Median weekly rent
- $366
- To the CBD
- 50km
- Walkability
- 4.2
- Schools within 3 km
- 3
ABS 2021 Census
Pakenham - North West Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
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.
Heritage
A number of well-preserved period homes and public buildings anchor the area's identity.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Renters land in Pakenham - North West for the balance it strikes — close enough to Melbourne's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 28.7% of the suburb's 7,479 residents rent.
Around Pakenham - North West
Pakenham - North West Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Pakenham - North West Junction
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Pakenham - North West
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Pakenham - North West
Real questions renters ask before moving to Pakenham - North West.
How much does it cost to rent in Pakenham - North West?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Pakenham - North West is $366. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $366 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
What's the community like in Pakenham - North West?
Locals describe Pakenham - North West as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 7,479, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
Is Pakenham - North West a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Pakenham - North West has a 28.7% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
Is Pakenham - North West family-friendly for renters?
Pakenham - North West has around 3 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $366/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
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