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Pakenham

"Fastest Growing Suburb in Vic and still affordable"

I dont mind Pakenham except for the Pakenham train station being the worst in Victoria it needs more policing which they have been implementing lately. A few untimely sorts hang around drunk in the streets during the day.

Street life is buzzing a little more down the main St - buskers come from all over to tap the local people. Gelato at the local cafe is god sent .......

As far as bringing up young families it is a great suburb if you have young kids lots of primary schools, kindergartens and Daycare. I am hesitant about secondary years though as I have heard that the Secondary Colleges here are rough full of drugs, alcohol and kids having underage sex around 13yrs of age. I think I will be sending my children elsewhere to Secondary School unless they pick up their act here.

You have everything you need in relation to shopping and eating out. Lots of great parks and the local council put on free events a few times a year which is always a great day out for the children.

All in all Pakenham has so far been great for us and we have been here since mid 2006!

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BellaB

Hi Metamorphosis - We are from Perth and looking at moving to Melbourne in March 2010. How long does it take to drive to Melbourne city from Pakenham, both during peak time and on the weekends (to go to the footy)? Thanks.

MeaganC

Hi BellaB,

Driving to the city on the weekends would probably take around 45 min to 1 hour. The freeway by-pass means that you're travelling directly on a freeway all the way in, so it's generally pretty good. In peak hour, however, it's very slow. Your journey times would vary depending on when you left, but if you're looking to work in the city you'd be better off on the train. The V-line (Country) and Metro (suburban) trains both serve Pakenham. The Vline takes around 1hr 10 mins and the Metro is probably like 1 hour 20 mins, provided you get a smooth run. It's also handy for going to the footy as you can get off at Richmond and stroll over to the MCG, or get off at Southern Cross for Etihad - saves the hassle of parking and no need to draw straws for who's driving! Hope this helps!

BellaB

Thanks for the responese Meagan. We checked out all the SE suburbs in the past week on a trip to Melbourne and have chosen Berwick as our preferred place to live. Pakenham was just a bit too far out for us. At least we know where we want to live now - just can't wait to move over from Perth!!

MeaganC

Well done to you. I grew up around the Berwick area - it's a lovely area and I'd move back there without hesitation. It's grown like crazy in the last decade or so - it used to be pretty rural and quiet. Anyway, same applies - if I can help at all, let me know. :)

lehmo1987

Does anyone drive to the city from Pakenham for work? I need to know what time I would need to leave to be in southbank by 8-8.30am?

TonyA

If you need to be at Southbank by 8am, leave by 6.30. You may get ther early but if you leave at 7 you will most definately be late. It takes around an hour on game day to drive to The G or Etihad. (15min of that on Punt Rd). Best bet is to take the train, although its pretty hideous and seems to take ages getting home.

lehmo1987

I'm planning on building in pakenham soon and looking into Profine constructions for a house and land package. Would love to hear from someone who has built with them before or has any builders to recomend??

BobS2
BobS2

Hello. . Thanks for the detailed information... can you make an update for your comment .. especially about the high schools...? thanks. Bob.

jennifero5

If you are working in cbd at peak hour it will take much longer than an hour Stick to the train

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