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Hallam vs Narre Warren

The verdict

Hallam is more affordable, with a median house price of $717K versus $727K in Narre Warren. Narre Warren rates higher for liveability (86 vs 73). Hallam is closer to the coast (14.6 km vs 17.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Hallam rates higher (62 vs 56/100 in Narre Warren).

Scores

HallamNarre Warren
HallamNarre Warren
Overall7479
Transport9294
Education5354
Liveability7386

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

HallamNarre Warren
Population11,35527,689
Median age3635
Median household income (wk)$1,489$1,741
Bachelor degree or higher33.3%33.6%
Born in Australia41.1%55.9%
Avg household size32.9

Growth: Hallam High Growth · Narre Warren High Growth

Property

HallamNarre Warren
Median house price$717K$727K
Median unit price$557K$538K
House price YoY5.7%0.1%
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

HallamNarre Warren
Residential safety score6256
Break & enter dwelling /100k167278
Motor vehicle theft /100k854780
Domestic assault /100k423513
Total incidents /100k (all)8,6839,311

Total incidents over time

Schools

HallamNarre Warren
Total schools28
Government26
Independent01
Average ICSEA958983

See the full school list on each profile: Hallam · Narre Warren

Transport

HallamNarre Warren
Transport score9294
Train stations00
Bus stops55116
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)7783
Nearest train station (km)1.2 km990 m

Liveability

HallamNarre Warren
Summer max temp25.8°C25.8°C
Winter max temp14.2°C14.2°C
Annual rainfall (mm)600600
Supermarkets15
Cafes & restaurants1319
Parks2649
Playgrounds1332
Swimming poolsData not available3
Medical GPs210
Distance to coast (km)14.6 km17.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)34.4 km37.7 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)8.2 km4.7 km

Population & growth

HallamNarre Warren
Population (2021)11,35527,689
Estimated 202511,75728,774
Projected 204117,75043,284
Annual growth rate0.87%0.97%

Common questions

Which is safer, Hallam or Narre Warren?

Hallam has the higher residential safety score (Hallam 62/100 vs Narre Warren 56/100).

Which is more affordable, Hallam or Narre Warren?

Hallam is more affordable, with a median house price of $717K versus $727K.

Which has better schools, Hallam or Narre Warren?

Narre Warren has a higher average school ICSEA (Hallam 958 vs Narre Warren 983; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Hallam or Narre Warren?

Narre Warren has the higher transport score (Hallam 92/100 vs Narre Warren 94/100).

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Data sources

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