Overall score
Nar Nar Goon
42.5/100
Pakenham
74.1/100
Nar Nar Goon vs Pakenham, VIC suburb comparison
Pakenham for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Nar Nar GoonPakenham
Crime rate
Nar Nar Goon
83.9 / 1k
Pakenham
84.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Nar Nar Goon
0
Pakenham
455
Population
Nar Nar Goon
1,023
Pakenham
54,118
Metric leadNar Nar Goon 3Pakenham 61 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | 42.5/100 | 74.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 81.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 83.9 / 1k | 84.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 24 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 258 |
| 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 |
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 and a quieter safety profile, whereas Pakenham is the better pick for schools and education options and public transport access.
Nar Nar Goon suits retirees more clearly, whereas Pakenham is the stronger match for families and value-focused buyers.