Garfield vs Nar Nar Goon, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Garfield | Nar Nar Goon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.4/100 | 42.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.4/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.6 / 1k | 81.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 4 |
| Walkability | 32.5/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 42 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 43 | 35 |
| Population | 2,114 | 1,023 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesGarfield
- Best for familiesGarfield
- Best for investmentNar Nar Goon
- Best for best valueNar Nar Goon
- Best for best schoolsNar Nar Goon
Comparison summary
Garfield and Nar Nar Goon offer different strengths across official suburb data. Garfield leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Garfield; Housing (desirability) favours Nar Nar Goon; Crime rate favours Garfield. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Garfield, Families → Garfield, Investment → Nar Nar Goon, Best value → Nar Nar Goon.