Pakenham is a family-oriented suburb, with its neat estates, reserves, lakes projecting an outdoorsy, rural aura. Located 53km from the Melbourne CBD, Pakenham is a blend of rural and suburban—an ideal spot for those who crave the spaciousness of a fringe suburb without sacrificing CBD connectivity. In fact, two stations and convenient freeway access brings the commute down to less than an hour. But you don’t have to go into the city. Pakenham is a self-sufficient hub, boasting ample retail districts, a cultural centre, many schools, a variety of sporting facilities, and a golf course.