Side by sideSuburb comparison

Beaconsfield vs Narre Warren South.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $960,000 and $820,000. Beaconsfield edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Narre Warren South (median $820,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Beaconsfield ($960,000).

Beaconsfield scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Beaconsfield (1066) sits above Narre Warren South (1008).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Narre Warren South is the lower entry point at $820,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Narre Warren South offers the higher gross rental yield (2.41% vs 2.11%), favouring cash-flow investors.

For families

Beaconsfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1066 vs 1008).

Common questionsBeaconsfield vs Narre Warren South

Common questions

Is Beaconsfield or Narre Warren South cheaper to buy in?

Narre Warren South has the lower median house price at $820,000, roughly 17% below Beaconsfield ($960,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Beaconsfield or Narre Warren South have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Beaconsfield scores 1066 vs 1008 in Narre Warren South. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

Which is more walkable, Beaconsfield or Narre Warren South?

Beaconsfield scores 100/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.

Which suburb has higher rental yield, Beaconsfield or Narre Warren South?

Gross rental yield on houses is 2.41% in Narre Warren South vs 2.11% in Beaconsfield. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.

The numbers behind the take

Beaconsfield
Metric
Narre Warren South

Price & Market

$960,000
Median house
$820,000
$540,000
Median unit
$672,500
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$390/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$380/wk
$332/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$401/wk
Owner occupied
82.0%
Renter occupied
17.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
0
60
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
7,655
Population
30,909
39
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1066
Avg ICSEA
1008

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).