Overall score
Nar Nar Goon
39.1/100
Pakenham
46.8/100
Nar Nar Goon vs Pakenham, VIC Suburb Comparison
Nar Nar Goon for families and investment; Pakenham for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Nar Nar GoonPakenham
Crime rate
Nar Nar Goon
68.8 / 1k
Pakenham
81.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Nar Nar Goon
0
Pakenham
488
Population
Nar Nar Goon
1,023
Pakenham
54,118
Metric leadNar Nar Goon 3Pakenham 72 tiedacross 12 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
- Best for familiesNar Nar Goon
- Best for investmentNar Nar Goon
- Best for best schoolsNar Nar Goon
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 | Pakenham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.1/100 | 46.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.7/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.8 / 1k | 81.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 24 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 258 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 488 |
| Planning activity | 35 | 494 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 4.4% |
| Population | 1,023 | 54,118 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Nar Nar Goon is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Pakenham is a well-serviced metro larger suburb with plenty happening nearby. Nar Nar Goon sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Pakenham is in a middle-ring position.
Nar Nar Goon pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Pakenham is the better pick for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability. On housing, Nar Nar Goon sits in a well priced band, compared with a gently premium feel in Pakenham.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Pakenham, while Nar Nar Goon 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.