Side by sideSuburb comparison

Cranbourne North vs Narre Warren.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $770,500 and $790,000. Cranbourne North edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Cranbourne North (median $770,500) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Narre Warren ($790,000).

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cranbourne North (998) sits above Narre Warren (997).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Cranbourne North is the lower entry point at $770,500 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Cranbourne North edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 997).

Common questionsCranbourne North vs Narre Warren

Common questions

Is Cranbourne North or Narre Warren cheaper to buy in?

Cranbourne North has the lower median house price at $770,500, roughly 2% below Narre Warren ($790,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Cranbourne North or Narre Warren have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cranbourne North scores 998 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.

The numbers behind the take

Cranbourne North
Metric
Narre Warren

Price & Market

$770,500
Median house
$790,000
$560,200
Median unit
$610,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
$550/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$470/wk
72.0%
Owner occupied
69.0%
26.0%
Renter occupied
28.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
100
Transit score
30
Bike score
100
24,683
Population
27,689
32
Median age
35

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
998
Avg ICSEA
997

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).