Overall score
Gembrook
38.9/100
Nar Nar Goon North
53.0/100
Gembrook vs Nar Nar Goon North, VIC suburb comparison
Gembrook for schools; Nar Nar Goon North for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GembrookNar Nar Goon North
Crime rate
Gembrook
207.0 / 1k
Nar Nar Goon North
60.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gembrook
0
Nar Nar Goon North
1
Population
Gembrook
2,559
Nar Nar Goon North
819
Metric leadGembrook 2Nar Nar Goon North 6across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNar Nar Goon North
- Best for familiesNar Nar Goon North
- Best for best valueNar Nar Goon North
- Best for best schoolsGembrook
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 | Gembrook | Nar Nar Goon North |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.9/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.6/100 | 73.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 207.0 / 1k | 60.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | — |
| Public transport stops | 17 | — |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 69 | 30 |
| Population | 2,559 | 819 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gembrook is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Nar Nar Goon North is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace.
Gembrook tends to lead on walkability and a larger local community, while Nar Nar Goon North stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Households prioritising schools may find Gembrook the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Nar Nar Goon North.