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Pakenham is a town in the Melbourne Metropolitan Area in the Australian state of Victoria. Pakenham is located in the southeast of the city of millions, 56 km away, and belongs to the local administrative area Shire of Cardinia.

The last census conducted in 2006 recorded a population of 18,808 for Pakenham. New development areas such as Lakeside and Heritage Springs are expected to see a further increase in Pakenham’s population. The inhabitants of Pakenham often call their hometown shortened only “Packy”.

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