Harkaway vs Narre Warren North
The verdict
Harkaway rates higher for education (64 vs 58). Narre Warren North rates higher for transport (23 vs 0). Narre Warren North is closer to the coast (19.4 km vs 22.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Narre Warren North rates higher (82 vs 66/100 in Harkaway).
Scores
| Harkaway | Narre Warren North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 45 |
| Transport | 0 | 23 |
| Education | 64 | 58 |
| Liveability | 35 | 57 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Harkaway | Narre Warren North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,011 | 8,033 |
| Median age | 40 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,805 | $2,634 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.0% | 36.4% |
| Born in Australia | 79.5% | 66.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.4 |
Growth: Harkaway High Growth · Narre Warren North High Growth
Property
| Harkaway | Narre Warren North | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $1.49M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -28.9% |
| 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
| Harkaway | Narre Warren North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 495 | 373 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 99 | 199 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 212 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,374 | 2,901 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Harkaway | Narre Warren North | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,027 | 1,094 |
See the full school list on each profile: Harkaway · Narre Warren North
Transport
| Harkaway | Narre Warren North | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 23 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 133 | 120 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.2 km | 5.1 km |
Liveability
| Harkaway | Narre Warren North | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 2 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.8 km | 19.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 40.2 km | 36.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 7.6 km |
Population & growth
| Harkaway | Narre Warren North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,011 | 8,033 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,002 | 7,964 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,580 | 12,557 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.22% | -0.22% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Harkaway or Narre Warren North?
Narre Warren North has the higher residential safety score (Harkaway 66/100 vs Narre Warren North 82/100).
Which has better schools, Harkaway or Narre Warren North?
Narre Warren North has a higher average school ICSEA (Harkaway 1027 vs Narre Warren North 1094; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Harkaway or Narre Warren North?
Narre Warren North has the higher transport score (Harkaway 0/100 vs Narre Warren North 23/100).
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