Nar Nar Goon North vs Pakenham
Nar Nar Goon North (median $599,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Pakenham ($690,000).
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| Measure | Nar Nar Goon North | Pakenham |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $599,000 | $690,000 |
| Median unit | $329,040 | $511,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $530/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1004 | 1014 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 44 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 819 | 54,118 |
| Median age | 44 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1025 mm | 905 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.6°C | 26.1°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 Pakenham (1014) sits above Nar Nar Goon North (1004). Nar Nar Goon North skews owner-occupied (85%), Pakenham runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
- For buyers
- Nar Nar Goon North is the lower entry point at $599,000 median, 13% 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
- Pakenham edges out on average school ICSEA (1014 vs 1004).
Nar Nar Goon North vs Pakenham: common questions
Is Nar Nar Goon North or Pakenham cheaper to buy in?
Nar Nar Goon North has the lower median house price at $599,000, roughly 13% below Pakenham ($690,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Nar Nar Goon North or Pakenham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pakenham scores 1014 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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