Berwick vs Narre Warren South
The verdict
Narre Warren South is more affordable, with a median house price of $789K versus $844K in Berwick. Berwick rates higher for transport (97 vs 52). Narre Warren South is closer to the coast (16.2 km vs 19.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Narre Warren South rates higher (100 vs 70/100 in Berwick).
Scores
| Berwick | Narre Warren South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 61 |
| Transport | 97 | 52 |
| Education | 62 | 57 |
| Liveability | 89 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Berwick | Narre Warren South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,298 | 30,909 |
| Median age | 38 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,113 | $2,158 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.6% | 36.3% |
| Born in Australia | 62.3% | 56.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.4 |
Growth: Berwick High Growth · Narre Warren South High Growth
Property
| Berwick | Narre Warren South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $844K | $789K |
| Median unit price | $630K | $608K |
| House price YoY | -2.6% | -5.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Berwick | Narre Warren South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 356 | 159 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 378 | 236 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 378 | 256 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,322 | 2,773 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Berwick | Narre Warren South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 6 |
| Government | 9 | 3 |
| Independent | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,071 | 1,004 |
See the full school list on each profile: Berwick · Narre Warren South
Transport
| Berwick | Narre Warren South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 52 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 222 | 110 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 92 | 132 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 280 m | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Berwick | Narre Warren South | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 32 | 7 |
| Parks | 148 | 55 |
| Playgrounds | 62 | 18 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 23 |
| Medical GPs | 11 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.2 km | 16.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 42.1 km | 40.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 560 m | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Berwick | Narre Warren South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 50,298 | 30,909 |
| Estimated 2025 | 51,287 | 31,188 |
| Projected 2041 | 78,626 | 48,317 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.49% | 0.22% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Berwick or Narre Warren South?
Narre Warren South has the higher residential safety score (Berwick 70/100 vs Narre Warren South 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Berwick or Narre Warren South?
Narre Warren South is more affordable, with a median house price of $789K versus $844K.
Which has better schools, Berwick or Narre Warren South?
Berwick has a higher average school ICSEA (Berwick 1071 vs Narre Warren South 1004; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Berwick or Narre Warren South?
Berwick has the higher transport score (Berwick 97/100 vs Narre Warren South 52/100).
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