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VIC · Cardinia Council

Nar Nar Goon, 3812

Est. population · Jun 2025

989

Growth (1 yr)

+1.4%

Growth (5 yr)

+7.0%

Median age

41

Median income

$1,664/wk

Employment rate

65.5%

Languages at home

6%non-English

Most common: Punjabi, German, Mandarin

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

42.5/100
Average

665th in VIC

Verified 85% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Education hub
  • Excellent transport
  • National parks
  • High desirability
What Nar Nar Goon is known for: Green suburb, Education hub, Excellent transport, National parks, High desirability

Suburb profile

Nar Nar Goon is a quieter smaller community in Cardinia Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.

Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Homes are neither a bargain nor a premium buy against the wider market.

Local crime has been trending higher of late. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus schools and education compared with similar regional towns, though growth momentum remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Nar Nar Goon snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

989

+1.4% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

4.9%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#63

among Country & regional · Emerging

Safety

70th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

80th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

4/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

50th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
42.5/100 — Average
National rank
3331st in Australia
State rank
665th in VIC
Peer rank
#63 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#236 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
85%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Population

Estimated resident population

989(June 2025)

+1.4% annual · +7.0% over 5 years · 80th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.4%
5-year growth
+7.0%
Change in 1 year
+14
Change in 5 years
+65
Growth rank in VIC
80th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,100), extrapolated at +1.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,023
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$1,664
Dwelling vacancy
4.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
18 of 370
Median monthly mortgage
$1,997
Employment rate
65.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
346 / 3 / 3 (+ 3 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
83
Against the person
14
Against property
52
Rate per 1,000 residents
83.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 73 residents
State safety percentile
70th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+27.7%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage7
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary9
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary7
  • B49 Other Theft12
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order8

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,007
Median ICSEA percentile
50th
School list
  • Nar Nar Goon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 983 · 39th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 192 students · Top SEA quarter 4%View on My School →
  • St James SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1031 · 60th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 98 students · Top SEA quarter 11%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Chiro Christian School KindergartenBald Hill Roadkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Nar Nar Goon Railway Station
  • Nar Nar Goon Railway Station/Carney St
  • Nar Nar Goon Station
  • Nar Nar Goon Station/Carney St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
7
Parks (OSM)
4

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Koo Wee Rup Hospital (12.9 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
28
Participants per 1,000 residents
28.3

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
25° / 12°
Rainfall
197 mm · ~25 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 9°
Rainfall
228 mm · ~28 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 5°
Rainfall
261 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 7°
Rainfall
304 mm · ~38 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

35 planning-related records

2021· 17 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Additional non-habitable agricultural building - Unenclosed Shelter
    RACECOURSE ROAD NAR NAR GOON 3812Withdrawn

  • August 2021

  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling
    70 MCCRAWS ROAD NAR NAR GOON 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an agricultural building
    115 BROWNING ROAD NAR NAR GOON 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Development of the land for an outbuilding.
    315 DALY ROAD NAR NAR GOON 3812Lapsed

  • June 2021

  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots, and creation of a restriction
    14 LATTA ROAD NAR NAR GOON 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an extension to a dwelling
    38 HOME ROAD NAR NAR GOON 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • T190470 - 1 APP - Amended Planning Permit Application Subdivision of the land into three (3) lots (Boundary realignment)
    275 SEVEN MILE ROAD NAR NAR GOON 3812Withdrawn
  • Subdivision of land in stages and associated works including works on land affected by the Land subject to inundation overlay
    1550 PRINCES HIGHWAY NAR NAR GOON 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Subdivision of land and creation of access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    1530 PRINCES HIGHWAY NAR NAR GOON 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Development of the land for a building associated with agriculture (shed)
    105 EIGHT MILE ROAD NAR NAR GOON 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for the addition of a VCE building associated with an existing education centre (Primary and Secondary School)
    585 BALD HILL ROAD NAR NAR GOON 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an existing warehouse and packing shed (ancillary shed and cool storage)
    63 NAR NAR GOON ROAD NAR NAR GOON 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding
    23 Home RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for accommodation (Residential Village) and business identification signage
    1550 PRINCES HIGHWAY NAR NAR GOON 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding
    4 Latta RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding
    23 Richards RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Development of the land for an agricultural shed
    Browning RoadWithdrawn
2020· 18 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Buildings and works associated with an agricultural outbuilding
    Racecourse RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Boundary realignment of two lots
    450 Seven Mile RoadLapsed

  • November 2020

  • Development of the land for a dwelling extension
    22 Racecourse RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Two (2) lot subdivision (Boundary realignment)
    225 DALY ROAD & 95 DALY ROAD NAR NAR GOON 3812Withdrawn

  • September 2020

  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed)
    6 Latta RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Signs promoting the sale of land/homes exceeding 10sqm
    1550 and 1610 Princes HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Development of the land for a dwelling and outbuilding
    2C Latta RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a shed associated with a vehicle store
    Nar Nar Goon RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • T200413 PA - Approval letter T200413 PA - Permit Buildings and works associated with agriculture
    778 Seven Mile RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling
    145 Convent School RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with agriculture and animal husbandry
    245 Eight Mile RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a dwelling extension
    10 Racecourse RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Development of the land for six (6) dwellings and associated works
    15 Main StreetNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Removal of native vegetation
    1530 Princes HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling
    355 Eight Mile RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Construct a single dwelling
    275 Seven Mile RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Development of a second dwelling on the land and alterations and additions to the existing dwelling
    21 Main StreetNOD issued by a delegate

  • January 2020

  • Use of the land for a place of assembly (wedding ceremonies and reception) and waiver of bicycle facility requirements
    75 Mount Ararat South RoadNOD issued by a delegate

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

7 active roadworks / incidents

  • ITS Delivery activities occurring between 08/06/2026 and 08/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES FREEWAY, FOGARTY ROAD07 Jun 2026 – 07 Sep 2026
  • ITS Delivery activities occurring between 08/06/2026 and 08/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES FREEWAY, FOGARTY ROAD07 Jun 2026 – 07 Sep 2026
  • ITS Delivery activities occurring between 10/07/2026 and 08/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES FREEWAY, FOGARTY ROAD09 Jul 2026 – 07 Sep 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES FREEWAY, SAND IN-PRINCES RAMP ON17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES FREEWAY, MONASH FREEWAY17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES FREEWAY, SAND IN-PRINCES RAMP ON17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES FREEWAY, MONASH FREEWAY17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
La Trobe
Member of Parliament
Jason WOOD (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
115,425
Turnout (2025)
93.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+6.4 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 52.1%Labor 47.9%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 9.3 km away).

Coalition 62.9%Labor 37.1%

10.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +2.4 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Nar Nar GoonLabor 31.8% · Coalition 68.2% TPP (2025)3.5 km away
  • TynongLabor 33.0% · Coalition 67.0% TPP (2025)5.5 km away
  • BaylesLabor 32.1% · Coalition 67.9% TPP (2025)7.0 km away
  • Pakenham EastLabor 52.5% · Coalition 47.5% TPP (2025)8.0 km away
  • GarfieldLabor 40.0% · Coalition 60.0% TPP (2025)9.0 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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