Harkaway vs Narre Warren
The verdict
Harkaway rates higher for education (64 vs 54). Narre Warren rates higher for transport (94 vs 0). Narre Warren is closer to the coast (17.4 km vs 22.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Harkaway rates higher (66 vs 56/100 in Narre Warren).
Scores
| Harkaway | Narre Warren | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 79 |
| Transport | 0 | 94 |
| Education | 64 | 54 |
| Liveability | 35 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Harkaway | Narre Warren | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,011 | 27,689 |
| Median age | 40 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,805 | $1,741 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.0% | 33.6% |
| Born in Australia | 79.5% | 55.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.9 |
Growth: Harkaway High Growth · Narre Warren High Growth
Property
| Harkaway | Narre Warren | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $727K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $538K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 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
| Harkaway | Narre Warren | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 56 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 495 | 278 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 99 | 780 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 513 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,374 | 9,311 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Harkaway | Narre Warren | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 8 |
| Government | 1 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,027 | 983 |
See the full school list on each profile: Harkaway · Narre Warren
Transport
| Harkaway | Narre Warren | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 116 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 133 | 83 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.2 km | 990 m |
Liveability
| Harkaway | 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 | 0 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 19 |
| Parks | 2 | 49 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 32 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 10 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.8 km | 17.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 40.2 km | 37.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Harkaway | Narre Warren | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,011 | 27,689 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,002 | 28,774 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,580 | 43,284 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.22% | 0.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Harkaway or Narre Warren?
Harkaway has the higher residential safety score (Harkaway 66/100 vs Narre Warren 56/100).
Which has better schools, Harkaway or Narre Warren?
Harkaway has a higher average school ICSEA (Harkaway 1027 vs Narre Warren 983; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Harkaway or Narre Warren?
Narre Warren has the higher transport score (Harkaway 0/100 vs Narre Warren 94/100).
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