Overall score
Nar Nar Goon North
53.0/100
Pakenham Upper
53.1/100
Nar Nar Goon North vs Pakenham Upper, VIC suburb comparison
Pakenham Upper for retirees and families.
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
60.0 / 1k
Pakenham Upper
32.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Nar Nar Goon North
1
Pakenham Upper
4
Population
Nar Nar Goon North
819
Pakenham Upper
1,196
Metric leadNar Nar Goon North 1Pakenham Upper 7across 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 retireesPakenham Upper
- Best for familiesPakenham Upper
- Best for investmentPakenham Upper
- Best for best valuePakenham 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 | 53.0/100 | 53.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.2/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.0 / 1k | 32.8 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 5 |
| Public transport stops | — | 13 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 30 | 38 |
| 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 quieter safety profile and overall desirability; Pakenham Upper answers with housing affordability and walkability. On housing, Nar Nar Goon North sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Pakenham Upper.
Choose Nar Nar Goon North if you are weighing families; lean toward Pakenham Upper for retirees and investors.