Median house price
$708k
+3.4% change
VIC · Cardinia Council
Nar Nar Goon North, 3812
Est. population · Jun 2025
866
Growth (1 yr)
+1.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.8%
Median age
44
Median income
$2,116/wk
Employment rate
55.9%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$708,000
Languages at home
2.9%non-English
Most common: Tagalog
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- National parks
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Cardinia Council, Nar Nar Goon North is a smaller community with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets.
Housing sits above the suburban middle: not the top of the market, but clearly pricier than average. Steady development is bringing new homes and gradual renewal to parts of the suburb.
Desirability lands around average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with community and employment, plus safety holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Nar Nar Goon North snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
—
No data available
Population (ERP)
866
+1.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
9.9%
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
#20
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
56th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
80th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
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
- 53.0/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 32% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 1793rd in Australia
- State rank
- 405th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #20 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #85 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 73%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $708,000
- Median price change
- +3.4%
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
866(June 2025)
+1.4% annual · +6.8% over 5 years · 80th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.4%
- 5-year growth
- +6.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +12
- Change in 5 years
- +55
- 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 (~950), extrapolated at +1.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 819
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $2,116
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 26 of 262
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,159
- Employment rate
- 55.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 232 / 0 / 0
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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 52
- Against the person
- 9
- Against property
- 33
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 60
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 91 residents
- State safety percentile
- 55.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -10.3%
Most common offence types
- A211 Fv Serious Assault5
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft5
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle7
- B49 Other Theft13
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order5
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 2 parks mapped in suburb
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.44
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Swimming pool
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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)
- 12
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- St Germain Health and Wellness Precinct (19.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 22
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 25.4
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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).
30 planning-related records
2021· 15 proposals
September 2021
- secondary amendment to Application No.: T160327 ET0142-21 Property No.: 5000014052 Address: L1 PS632038 V11343 F540, 225 Snell Road, Nar Nar Goon North VIC 3812 Proposal: Extension of time application225 SNELL ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Withdrawn
- Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding130 TREVOR ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of land, building and works within the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay, buildings and works within the Heritage Overlay (demolition and construction of a dwelling), native vegetation removal40 DORE ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding45 WARREN ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with an extension to a dwelling130 TREVOR ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with an extension to a dwelling650 BESSIE CREEK ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Native vegetation removal40 DORE ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of land for a Dependent Person's Unit325 BESSIE CREEK ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Re-subdivision of land into two (2) lots (boundary realignment)60 CROFT ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with an extension to a dwelling (garage and deck)80 Snell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with an existing service station and caravan sales & service outlet (Redevelopment of existing Service Station and Caravan sales & servicing) and to display signage (business identification, internally illuminated and promotional signs)1975 PRINCES HIGHWAY NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812In progress
February 2021
- TO BUILD A NEW HAY SHED150 Snell RoadLapsed
January 2021
- Subdivision of land, creation of restrictions and, buildings and works within the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay40 Dore RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with an extension to a non-habitable building254 Snell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Re-subdivision of the land into two (2) lots130 & 150 YARRABUBBA ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 15 proposals
December 2020
- Multi-lot subdivision40 Dore RoadWithdrawn
- Buildings and works for an outbuilding associated with a dwelling285 Moore RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Sign promoting the sale/letting of land40 Dore RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
- Use of the land for a dependent person's unit60 Moore RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Removal of three (3) trees285 Moore RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
- Development of the land for a replacement dwelling and associated works128 Bessie Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Development of the land for a building associated with agriculture175 Moore RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for an outbuilding (attached carport)150 Warren RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
- Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed) and associated earthworks495 Bessie Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
- Buildings and works (new building and boardwalks) associated with an existing Accommodation facility254 SNELL ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
- Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed)115 Trevor RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Extension to existing dwelling195 Olsen RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land for a dwelling25 Olsen RoadWithdrawn
February 2020
- Development of land for an outbuilding (shed)5 Forbes RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- The use and development for a Dependent Person's Unit.15 Warner RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
3 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, SNELL 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, SNELL 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, SNELL ROAD09 Jul 2026 – 07 Sep 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 8.8 km away).
Coalition 67.5%Labor 32.5%
15.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -0.9 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- Nar Nar Goon NorthLabor 29.6% · Coalition 70.4% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- MaryknollLabor 38.4% · Coalition 61.6% TPP (2025)3.4 km away
- Pakenham UpperLabor 29.3% · Coalition 70.7% TPP (2025)5.1 km away
- Nar Nar GoonLabor 31.8% · Coalition 68.2% TPP (2025)6.0 km away
- Pakenham EastLabor 52.5% · Coalition 47.5% TPP (2025)6.1 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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