Narbethong at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
201
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Narbethong.
The postcode for Narbethong is 3778 (VIC).
Narbethong (3778) sits in the Yarra Ranges region of Victoria.
Narbethong has roughly 201 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Narbethong scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Narbethong's population at 201, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
201
Median age
51
Family households
65%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$191/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$191/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
201
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
14
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Narbethong.
Local schools for Narbethong
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Government School Catchment
Marysville Primary School
Buxton Primary School
Toolangi Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Narbethong.
- What is the Narbethong postcode?
- Narbethong is in the 3778 postcode, in VIC, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- Where is Narbethong?
- Narbethong is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3778, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- What is the average rent in Narbethong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $191, for units it's $191.
- What schools are in Narbethong?
- There are 5 schools serving Narbethong on this page, including Marysville Primary School, Buxton Primary School, Toolangi Primary School.
- How walkable is Narbethong?
- Narbethong has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Narbethong?
- Narbethong is close to Marysville, Buxton, Fernshaw, Toolangi, Chum Creek.
- What is the population of Narbethong?
- The population of Narbethong is approximately 201 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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