Narre Warren South vs Narre Warren
The verdict
Narre Warren is more affordable, with a median house price of $727K versus $789K in Narre Warren South. Narre Warren rates higher for transport (94 vs 52). Narre Warren South is closer to the coast (16.2 km vs 17.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Narre Warren South rates higher (100 vs 56/100 in Narre Warren).
Scores
| Narre Warren South | Narre Warren | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 79 |
| Transport | 52 | 94 |
| Education | 57 | 54 |
| Liveability | 73 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Narre Warren South | Narre Warren | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,909 | 27,689 |
| Median age | 34 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,158 | $1,741 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.3% | 33.6% |
| Born in Australia | 56.3% | 55.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 2.9 |
Growth: Narre Warren South High Growth · Narre Warren High Growth
Property
| Narre Warren South | Narre Warren | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $789K | $727K |
| Median unit price | $608K | $538K |
| House price YoY | -5.5% | 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
| Narre Warren South | Narre Warren | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 56 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 159 | 278 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 236 | 780 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 256 | 513 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,773 | 9,311 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Narre Warren South | Narre Warren | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 8 |
| Government | 3 | 6 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,004 | 983 |
See the full school list on each profile: Narre Warren South · Narre Warren
Transport
| Narre Warren South | Narre Warren | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 110 | 116 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 132 | 83 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.0 km | 990 m |
Liveability
| Narre Warren South | 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 | 4 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 19 |
| Parks | 55 | 49 |
| Playgrounds | 18 | 32 |
| Swimming pools | 23 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 10 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.2 km | 17.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 40.1 km | 37.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Narre Warren South | Narre Warren | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 30,909 | 27,689 |
| Estimated 2025 | 31,188 | 28,774 |
| Projected 2041 | 48,317 | 43,284 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.22% | 0.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Narre Warren South or Narre Warren?
Narre Warren South has the higher residential safety score (Narre Warren South 100/100 vs Narre Warren 56/100).
Which is more affordable, Narre Warren South or Narre Warren?
Narre Warren is more affordable, with a median house price of $727K versus $789K.
Which has better schools, Narre Warren South or Narre Warren?
Narre Warren South has a higher average school ICSEA (Narre Warren South 1004 vs Narre Warren 983; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Narre Warren South or Narre Warren?
Narre Warren has the higher transport score (Narre Warren South 52/100 vs Narre Warren 94/100).
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