Overall score
Nar Nar Goon North
44.3/100
Pakenham Upper
62.0/100
Nar Nar Goon North vs Pakenham Upper, VIC Suburb Comparison
Nar Nar Goon North for families; Pakenham Upper for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Nar Nar Goon NorthPakenham Upper
Crime rate
Nar Nar Goon North
90.1 / 1k
Pakenham Upper
29.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Nar Nar Goon North
3
Pakenham Upper
10
Population
Nar Nar Goon North
819
Pakenham Upper
1,196
Metric leadNar Nar Goon North 1Pakenham Upper 81 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 retireesPakenham Upper
- Best for familiesNar Nar Goon North
- Best for investmentPakenham Upper
- Best for best valuePakenham Upper
- Best for best schoolsPakenham Upper
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 | Nar Nar Goon North | Pakenham Upper |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.3/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.7/100 | 51.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 90.1 / 1k | 29.5 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 5 |
| Public transport stops | — | 13 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 30 | 38 |
| Green cover | 11.5% | 17.3% |
| Population | 819 | 1,196 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Nar Nar Goon North is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Pakenham Upper is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
On the data, Nar Nar Goon North is stronger for a calmer planning outlook; Pakenham Upper answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability. On housing, Nar Nar Goon North sits in a gently premium band, compared with a expensive feel in Pakenham Upper.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Pakenham Upper, while Nar Nar Goon North remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.