Overall score
Garfield
49.4/100
Nar Nar Goon
42.5/100
Garfield vs Nar Nar Goon, VIC suburb comparison
Garfield for retirees and families; Nar Nar Goon for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GarfieldNar Nar Goon
Crime rate
Garfield
41.8 / 1k
Nar Nar Goon
83.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Garfield
42
Nar Nar Goon
0
Population
Garfield
2,114
Nar Nar Goon
1,023
Metric leadGarfield 7Nar Nar Goon 3across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGarfield
- Best for familiesGarfield
- Best for investmentNar Nar Goon
- Best for best valueNar Nar Goon
- Best for best schoolsNar Nar Goon
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Garfield | Nar Nar Goon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.4/100 | 42.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.4/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.8 / 1k | 83.9 / 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 |
Comparison summary
Garfield is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, while Nar Nar Goon is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Garfield sits among greener hillside streets, while Nar Nar Goon keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Garfield pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Nar Nar Goon is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Nar Nar Goon, while Garfield remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.