Narre Warren North vs Narre Warren

Narre Warren (median $790,000) is roughly 54% cheaper to buy into than Narre Warren North ($1,700,000).

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MeasureNarre Warren NorthNarre Warren
Price and market
Median house$1,700,000$790,000
Median unit$356,400$610,000
Renting
House rent–$550/wk
Unit rent–$470/wk
Owner occupied93.0%69.0%
Renter occupied4.0%28.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA1037997
Lifestyle and people
Walk score10100
Transit score030
Bike score100100
Population8,03327,689
Median age4235
Climate
Annual rainfall834 mm820 mm
Mean max, January26.4°C26.2°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

Narre Warren scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Narre Warren North (1037) sits above Narre Warren (997). Narre Warren North skews owner-occupied (93%), Narre Warren runs more rental-dense (69% owner).

For buyers
Narre Warren is the lower entry point at $790,000 median, 54% 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
Narre Warren North edges out on average school ICSEA (1037 vs 997). Narre Warren North also has a higher family-household share (91% vs 78%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Narre Warren North vs Narre Warren: common questions

Is Narre Warren North or Narre Warren cheaper to buy in?

Narre Warren has the lower median house price at $790,000, roughly 54% below Narre Warren North ($1,700,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Narre Warren North or Narre Warren have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Narre Warren North scores 1037 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.

Which is more walkable, Narre Warren North or Narre Warren?

Narre Warren scores 100/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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.