VIC · Cardinia Council
Nar Nar Goon North, VIC, 3812
Current weather
13.2°CModerate drizzle
75% humidity · 6 km/h wind · 16.9° / 10.6° today · 2.2 mm rain
Desirability index
18.2/100
How this score is calculated#397 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Nar Nar Goon North is a small locality in the Cardinia area, home to around 819 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 52 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-10%), roughly 63.5 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- 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)
- 4 / 0 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2026)
- 52
- Against the person
- 9
- Against property
- 33
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 63.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 91 residents
- State safety percentile
- 57.7th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -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
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Roadworks & transport
2 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
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
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
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 18.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #397 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Buildings and works (new building and boardwalks) associated with an existing Accommodation facilityplanning254 SNELL ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Lodged 29 Apr 2020 · Permit 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)planning1975 PRINCES HIGHWAY NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Lodged 11 Mar 2021 · In progress
- Buildings and works associated with an extension to a dwellingplanning130 TREVOR ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Lodged 07 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with an extension to a dwellingplanning650 BESSIE CREEK ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Lodged 07 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with an extension to a dwelling (garage and deck)planning80 Snell RoadLodged 16 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with an extension to a non-habitable buildingplanning254 Snell RoadLodged 19 Jan 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with an outbuildingplanning130 TREVOR ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Lodged 14 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with an outbuildingplanning45 WARREN ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Lodged 25 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works for an outbuilding associated with a dwellingplanning285 Moore RoadLodged 10 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of land for an outbuilding (shed)planning5 Forbes RoadLodged 14 Feb 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
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