Nar Nar Goon vs Pakenham

Pakenham scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 44/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pakenham (1014) sits above Nar Nar Goon (996).

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MeasureNar Nar GoonPakenham
Price and market
Median house–$690,000
Median unit–$511,000
Renting
House rent–$530/wk
Unit rent–$450/wk
Owner occupied73.0%65.0%
Renter occupied22.0%31.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1120
Average ICSEA9961014
Lifestyle and people
Walk score044
Transit score200
Bike score5100
Population1,02354,118
Median age4133
Climate
Annual rainfall845 mm905 mm
Mean max, January26.4°C26.1°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

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
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 996).

Nar Nar Goon vs Pakenham: common questions

Does Nar Nar Goon or Pakenham have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pakenham scores 1014 vs 996 in Nar Nar Goon. 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, Nar Nar Goon or Pakenham?

Pakenham scores 44/100 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.