Overall score
Gembrook
45.0/100
Nar Nar Goon North
44.3/100
Gembrook vs Nar Nar Goon North, VIC Suburb Comparison
Gembrook for investment and value; Nar Nar Goon North for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GembrookNar Nar Goon North
Crime rate
Gembrook
121.0 / 1k
Nar Nar Goon North
90.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gembrook
16
Nar Nar Goon North
3
Population
Gembrook
2,559
Nar Nar Goon North
819
Metric leadGembrook 5Nar Nar Goon North 41 tiedacross 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 familiesNar Nar Goon North
- Best for investmentGembrook
- Best for best valueGembrook
- Best for best schoolsNar Nar Goon North
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 | 45.0/100 | 44.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.6/100 | 31.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 121.0 / 1k | 90.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | — |
| Public transport stops | 17 | — |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 16 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 69 | 30 |
| Green cover | 5.7% | 11.5% |
| 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, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community, while Nar Nar Goon North stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability.
Households prioritising schools may find Gembrook the better fit, while retirees, families, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Nar Nar Goon North.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.