Berwick vs Narre Warren
The verdict
Narre Warren is more affordable, with a median house price of $727K versus $844K in Berwick. Berwick rates higher for education (62 vs 54). Narre Warren is closer to the coast (17.4 km vs 19.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Berwick rates higher (70 vs 56/100 in Narre Warren).
Scores
| Berwick | Narre Warren | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 79 |
| Transport | 97 | 94 |
| Education | 62 | 54 |
| Liveability | 89 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Berwick | Narre Warren | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,298 | 27,689 |
| Median age | 38 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,113 | $1,741 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.6% | 33.6% |
| Born in Australia | 62.3% | 55.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Growth: Berwick High Growth · Narre Warren High Growth
Property
| Berwick | Narre Warren | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $844K | $727K |
| Median unit price | $630K | $538K |
| House price YoY | -2.6% | 0.1% |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 56 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 356 | 278 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 378 | 780 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 378 | 513 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,322 | 9,311 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Berwick | Narre Warren | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 8 |
| Government | 9 | 6 |
| Independent | 3 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,071 | 983 |
See the full school list on each profile: Berwick · Narre Warren
Transport
| Berwick | Narre Warren | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 94 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 222 | 116 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 92 | 83 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 280 m | 990 m |
Liveability
| Berwick | Narre Warren | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 32 | 19 |
| Parks | 148 | 49 |
| Playgrounds | 62 | 32 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 11 | 10 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.2 km | 17.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 42.1 km | 37.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 560 m | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Berwick | Narre Warren | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 50,298 | 27,689 |
| Estimated 2025 | 51,287 | 28,774 |
| Projected 2041 | 78,626 | 43,284 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.49% | 0.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Berwick or Narre Warren?
Berwick has the higher residential safety score (Berwick 70/100 vs Narre Warren 56/100).
Which is more affordable, Berwick or Narre Warren?
Narre Warren is more affordable, with a median house price of $727K versus $844K.
Which has better schools, Berwick or Narre Warren?
Berwick has a higher average school ICSEA (Berwick 1071 vs Narre Warren 983; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Berwick or Narre Warren?
Berwick has the higher transport score (Berwick 97/100 vs Narre Warren 94/100).
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