Average rent in Pakenham - South East, VIC2026

Pakenham - South East sits in the Cardinia local government area, 58km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 6,439 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $335/week — below the Victoria state median of $363/week. 40% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$335/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,439

ABS 2021

Median age
35
Distance to Melbourne
58 km
Households renting
40%
Separate houses
66%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
30%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Cardinia

Renting in Pakenham - South East

Pakenham - South East runs roughly with the Victoria state median — renters typically pay $335/week, close to the $363/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (51% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 40% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (66%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 35 and a population around 6,439. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 30% of residents were born overseas. Pakenham - South East is 58km from Melbourne, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Pakenham - South East?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Pakenham - South East, VIC was $335. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Pakenham - South East rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Pakenham - South East sat at $335 — 8% below the state average. The suburb is 58km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (66% separate houses, 2% flats here).
Which suburbs near Pakenham - South East have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Pakenham - South East's $335/week (ABS 2021) include Noble Park - East, Broadmeadows, Buninyong. Wyndham Vale - South, North Geelong - Bell Park, Sunshine sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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