Pakenham Upper

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 44. While children under 15 make up 17.6% of the population, the area has a much lower proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.

People born overseas make up 14.9% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the Victorian figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 40.4% and 37.6% respectively.

English is the primary language for 91.4% of residents. While the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas, it remains far below the national average.

A majority of residents (53.1%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national and state averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.3%.

About 20% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is more common here than in most similar areas but well below the state average. Many residents hold certificates (35%) or diplomas (17.2%).

Wealth is a defining feature, with a typical household income of $2,593 a week, well above the national figure. Nearly 40% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, placing the area among the highest at its level.

Health outcomes are generally positive, with fewer people reporting long-term health conditions than in most similar areas. About 26.8% of residents have a long-term condition, with arthritis being the most common.

Unpaid work is very common here, with much higher rates of people caring for children (34.1%) and performing housework (31.4%) than in most other areas. Volunteer rates are also a little above the national figure.

There are 8 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 18, and earns far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. Family units are strong, as 68.8% are couples with children and very few people (13.6%) live alone.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, with 92.4% having three or more bedrooms. While 42.8% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,400, which is well above the national figure.

Car use is essential as 0% of people commute by public transport. This is reflected in the high number of vehicles per home, with over 60% of households owning three or more cars.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26.6% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also very few at 1.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work here (69.8%) than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is very low at 1.7%. Construction is the most common industry, employing 18.1% of the workforce.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.7. Most residents live far from essential services, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.