Nar Nar Goon vs Pakenham, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Nar Nar Goon | Pakenham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.9/100 | 74.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 81.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.1 / 1k | 94.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 12 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 23 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 263 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 455 |
| Planning activity | 35 | 494 |
| Population | 1,023 | 54,118 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Nar Nar Goon and Pakenham offer different strengths across official suburb data. Pakenham leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Pakenham; Housing (desirability) favours Nar Nar Goon; Crime rate favours Nar Nar Goon. Quick verdicts: Families → Pakenham, Best value → Pakenham, Best schools → Pakenham.