Cranbourne North vs Narre Warren South
The verdict
Cranbourne North is more affordable, with a median house price of $715K versus $789K in Narre Warren South. Cranbourne North rates higher for liveability (84 vs 73). Narre Warren South has a shorter estimated CBD commute (132 vs 137 min). On the separate residential safety score, Narre Warren South rates higher (100 vs 78/100 in Cranbourne North).
Scores
| Cranbourne North | Narre Warren South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 61 |
| Transport | 57 | 52 |
| Education | 58 | 57 |
| Liveability | 84 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cranbourne North | Narre Warren South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,683 | 30,909 |
| Median age | 32 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,941 | $2,158 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.0% | 36.3% |
| Born in Australia | 51.6% | 56.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.4 |
Growth: Cranbourne North High Growth · Narre Warren South High Growth
Property
| Cranbourne North | Narre Warren South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $715K | $789K |
| Median unit price | $475K | $608K |
| House price YoY | 3.2% | -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
| Cranbourne North | Narre Warren South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 235 | 159 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 316 | 236 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 466 | 256 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,513 | 2,773 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cranbourne North | Narre Warren South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 6 |
| Government | 4 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,000 | 1,004 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cranbourne North · Narre Warren South
Transport
| Cranbourne North | Narre Warren South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 77 | 110 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 137 | 132 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Cranbourne North | 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 | 3 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 7 |
| Parks | 39 | 55 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 18 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 23 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.5 km | 16.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 41.6 km | 40.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Cranbourne North | Narre Warren South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 24,683 | 30,909 |
| Estimated 2025 | 26,146 | 31,188 |
| Projected 2041 | 38,585 | 48,317 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.45% | 0.22% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cranbourne North or Narre Warren South?
Narre Warren South has the higher residential safety score (Cranbourne North 78/100 vs Narre Warren South 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Cranbourne North or Narre Warren South?
Cranbourne North is more affordable, with a median house price of $715K versus $789K.
Which has better schools, Cranbourne North or Narre Warren South?
Narre Warren South has a higher average school ICSEA (Cranbourne North 1000 vs Narre Warren South 1004; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cranbourne North or Narre Warren South?
Cranbourne North has the higher transport score (Cranbourne North 57/100 vs Narre Warren South 52/100).
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