Berwick vs Narre Warren
Narre Warren (median $790,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Berwick ($870,000).
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Berwick and Narre Warren side by side
| Measure | Berwick | Narre Warren |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $870,000 | $790,000 |
| Median unit | $680,000 | $610,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $560/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1046 | 997 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 30 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 50,298 | 27,689 |
| Median age | 38 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 863 mm | 820 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.2°C | 26.2°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Berwick (1046) sits above Narre Warren (997).
- For buyers
- Narre Warren is the lower entry point at $790,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Narre Warren offers the higher gross rental yield (3.62% vs 3.35%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Berwick edges out on average school ICSEA (1046 vs 997).
Berwick vs Narre Warren: common questions
Is Berwick or Narre Warren cheaper to buy in?
Narre Warren has the lower median house price at $790,000, roughly 9% below Berwick ($870,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Berwick or Narre Warren have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Berwick scores 1046 vs 997 in Narre Warren. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Berwick or Narre Warren?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.62% in Narre Warren vs 3.35% in Berwick. 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.
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