Gembrook vs Nar Nar Goon North
Nar Nar Goon North (median $599,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Gembrook ($704,300).
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Gembrook and Nar Nar Goon North side by side
| Measure | Gembrook | Nar Nar Goon North |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $704,300 | $599,000 |
| Median unit | $302,400 | $329,040 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 1029 | 1004 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 2,559 | 819 |
| Median age | 41 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1139 mm | 1025 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.3°C | 25.6°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 Gembrook (1029) sits above Nar Nar Goon North (1004).
- For buyers
- Nar Nar Goon North is the lower entry point at $599,000 median, 15% 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
- Gembrook edges out on average school ICSEA (1029 vs 1004).
Gembrook vs Nar Nar Goon North: common questions
Is Gembrook or Nar Nar Goon North cheaper to buy in?
Nar Nar Goon North has the lower median house price at $599,000, roughly 15% below Gembrook ($704,300). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Gembrook or Nar Nar Goon North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gembrook scores 1029 vs 1004 in Nar Nar Goon North. 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.
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