Pakenham South, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Pakenham South, in the Cardinia Shire local government area.
| Locality | Pakenham South |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Cardinia Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -38.14085 |
| Longitude | 145.50284 |
| Population | 212 |
| Density | 9.4 /km² |
| Area | 22.7 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 3810 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 60 km southeast |
Pakenham South is a locality in the Cardinia Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 212. The locality covers an area of 22.7 km², giving a population density of about 9.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 60 km southeast of Melbourne. Pakenham South is located at 38.1409°S, 145.5028°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3810.
Pakenham South unfolds across a landscape of broad, fertile plains, a gentle terrain that breathes with the open sky. It lies 8.1 km south-south-east of Pakenham, VIC (from Pakenham, VIC: bearing 165°T), and is situated 13.0 km south-east of Officer. The earth here, a rich, dark loam, yields generously to the touch, promising sustenance. Fields of emerald pasture, dotted with the patient silhouettes of grazing cattle, stretch towards horizons softened by a haze of Australian light. The air, particularly as evening draws in, carries a clean, earthy scent, mingling with the faintest whisper of distant gum trees, a subtle testament to the enduring natural character of Pakenham South.
This is a place where the echoes of agricultural enterprise are deeply embedded, a legacy etched into the very way of life. For generations, the land has been worked, coaxing forth crops and supporting livestock, forming the backbone of the local economy. While pockets of newer residential development now extend outwards, the spirit of the farm remains palpable, a quiet industriousness that underpins the community. The Cardinia Creek, a vital artery, threads its way through the broader region, a constant reminder of the water's essential role in shaping this country, a lifeblood that has sustained Pakenham South for so long.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pakenham South, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Pakenham South, in the Cardinia Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Pakenham South includes the postcode (3810), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Cardinia Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Pakenham South is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |