VIC · Glenelg Council

Narrawong, 3285

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Updated 2 July 2026 at 6:16 pm AEST

Desirability score

38.3/100

Below average

700th in VIC

68% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Coastal
Established
Residential
Amenities
Open space

Suburb profile

Life in Narrawong revolves around the coast, with the feel of a smaller community that never strays far from the water. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. Sea breezes and coastal air are part of everyday life, especially on warmer evenings.

Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience.

A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.

The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and transport and access against similar coastal suburbs, even with safety and community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population: 462
Median age: 45
Median household income / week: $1,816
Dwelling vacancy: 14.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings: 29 of 199
Median monthly mortgage: $1,430
Employment rate: 58.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats): 9 / 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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026): 12
Against the person: 5
Against property: 4
Rate per 1,000 residents: 26
Person-crime prevalence: About 1 in 92 residents
State safety percentile: 20.1th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate): -55.6%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

A231 Fv Common Assault2
A732 Non-Fv Threatening Behaviour1
B21 Criminal Damage1
B49 Other Theft1
Other Crimes Against The Person2

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) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 2 July 2026 at 12:14 pm AEST · Year ending March release

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools: 1
Median school ICSEA: 1,038

Narrawong District Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:19 pm AEST · Annual ACARA release
School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:19 pm AEST · Annual ACARA release

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

Narrawong Store/Princes Hwy
Narrawong Store/Princes Hwy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:20 pm AEST · GTFS static feed

Planning & development

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

18 planning-related records

2021· 12 proposals

December 2021
Creation of Access to Road Zone Category 109 Dec 2021
64 WINDHAM STREET NARRAWONG 3285Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2021
Create access in Road Zone Category 107 Oct 2021
52 WINDHAM STREET NARRAWONG 3285Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2021
Use and development of land for a dwelling and associated shed30 Sep 2021
ADAMSON RISE NARRAWONG 3285Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Change of use from existing storage shed to a Second Dwelling06 Sep 2021
188 BLACKERS ROAD NARRAWONG 3285Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
Three lot subdivision13 Aug 2021
7820 PRINCES HIGHWAY NARRAWONG 3285Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
Development of dwelling and outbuilding21 Jul 2021
BLACKERS ROAD NARRAWONG 3285Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use and development for a Host Farm12 Jul 2021
34 BEAVIS ROAD NARRAWONG 3285Withdrawn
Creation of access to a Road Zone Category 109 Jul 2021
Windham StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Create Access in Road Zone Category 108 Jul 2021
Windham StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
Re-subdivision of Two Lots16 Jun 2021
41 WINDHAM STREET NARRAWONG 3285NOD issued by a delegate
April 2021
Building and Works to Construct a Dwelling and Shed23 Apr 2021
13 Mhabri LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Access to road in a Road Zone Category 107 Apr 2021
132 Windham StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

2020· 6 proposals

December 2020
Building and Works to Construct a Dwelling, and Vegetation Removal10 Dec 2020
8133 Princes HighwayNOD issued by a delegate
April 2020
Two Lot Subdivision03 Apr 2020
79 Walders RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
Development of the land for a dwelling and outbuilding17 Mar 2020
Narrawong Cemetery RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use & development of dwelling and garage - SECONDARY CONSENT: Amend Plans for Outbuilding10 Mar 2020
225 Boyers RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2020
Use and development of the land for a dwelling and associated earthworks.21 Feb 2020
8116 Princes HighwayNOD issued by a delegate
January 2020
Building and Works to Construct a Shed31 Jan 2020
121 Blackers 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) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · 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.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:15 pm AEST · 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.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 SEIFA release

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 · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 6:14 pm AEST

Desirability Index

Desirability score: 38.3/100 — Below average
National rank: 3631st in Australia
State rank: 700th in VIC
Peer rank: #37 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank: #75 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence: 68%

Data sources & freshness

Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site 3 July 2026 at 4:02 pm AEST · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

A231 Fv Common Assaultcrime2
A732 Non-Fv Threatening Behaviourcrime1
B21 Criminal Damagecrime1
B49 Other Theftcrime1
Other Crimes Against The Personcrime2
Access to road in a Road Zone Category 1planning132 Windham StreetLodged 07 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Building and Works to Construct a Dwelling and Shedplanning13 Mhabri LaneLodged 23 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Building and Works to Construct a Dwelling, and Vegetation Removalplanning8133 Princes HighwayLodged 10 Dec 2020 · NOD issued by a delegate
Building and Works to Construct a Shedplanning121 Blackers RoadLodged 31 Jan 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Change of use from existing storage shed to a Second Dwellingplanning188 BLACKERS ROAD NARRAWONG 3285Lodged 06 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site 2 July 2026 at 12:13 pm AEST · Year ending March release
PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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