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VIC · Casey Council

Narre Warren South, VIC, 3805

Current weather

13.4°CModerate rain showers

75% humidity · 19.8 km/h wind · 16.3° / 10.4° today · 8.9 mm rain

Desirability index

80.2/100

#93 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Narre Warren South is a larger established suburb in the Casey area, home to around 30,909 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,212 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+9%), roughly 39.2 offences per 1,000 residents, 5 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
30,909
Median age
34
Median household income / week
$2,158
Dwelling vacancy
2.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
260 of 8,999
Median monthly mortgage
$1,937
Employment rate
63%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
616 / 605 / 3

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)
1,212
Against the person
288
Against property
679
Rate per 1,000 residents
39.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 107 residents
State safety percentile
35.4th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+8.7%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault75
  • B21 Criminal Damage110
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft107
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle194
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order122

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
5
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
994
  • Heritage CollegeCombined
  • Hillsmeade Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Narre Warren South P-12 CollegeCombined
  • Strathaird Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Trinity Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary

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Public transport

110 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Azimuth Cl/Heritage Dr
  • Braybrook Dr/Berwick Springs Prom
  • Ellen Rd/Berwick Springs Prom
  • Louise Baille Ave/Berwick Springs Prom
  • Robinswood Pde/Heritage Dr

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

49 planning-related records

2021· 19 proposals

  • July 2021

  • Two Lot Subdivision
    6-8 HILLSMEADE DRIVE NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3805NOD issued by a delegate
  • Removal of Covenant Registered on Plan of Subdivision PS 547224B and Vary Covenant AF424436G, AF244406T, AF259771K, AF322091J, AF252783Q, AF599025Y, AF268920T, AF244557V, AF628919X, AF678970Q to remove Clause (a) from Titles of Lots 1-10 on PS 547224B
    10 COLLEGE DRIVE NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3805NOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Development of Alterations and Additions to an existing Outbuilding
    27 GASKETT COURT NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3805In progress
  • Use & Development of a Medical Centre and Alter Access to a Category 1 Road
    236 CRANBOURNE ROAD NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Packaged Liquor Licence
    STOR 1/400 CRANBOURNE ROAD NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Alterations to the Existing Building Facades and Pylon Sign
    SHOP 17/400 CRANBOURNE ROAD NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision and Removal of Native Vegetation
    2-4 HILLSMEADE DRIVE NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART - Buildings and works associated with an existing Medical Centre up to $100,000
    236 Cranbourne RoadWithdrawn
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    31 BARTOK COURT NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3805Lapsed

  • April 2021

  • Section 24A (Removal & Vesting of Reserve) & Boundary Realignment between Two Existing Council Reserves
    89-101 Oakgrove DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    2 DEE WY ROAD NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3805NOD issued by a delegate

  • March 2021

  • Three Lot Subdivision
    218-222 CRANBOURNE ROAD NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3805Lapsed
  • Two Lot Subdivision, and Create/Alter Access to Road Zone Category 1
    77 SHRIVES ROAD NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to Planning Permit PlnA00749/17 (Use and Development of a Place of Worship (including Alteration of Access to Pound Road)
    97 BARTOK COURT NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Use of Premises for a Dental Clinic and Advertising Signage
    11 Tilmouth PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of Part of the Land for a Cattery and the Development of an Extension to an Existing Building
    14-16 Hillsmeade DriveWithdrawn

  • January 2021

  • Two Lot Subdivision
    13 Arlington PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Advertising Signage
    11 Tilmouth PlaceWithdrawn
  • Use and Development of a Child Care Centre, Business Identification Signage and Alteration of Access to a Road Zone Category 1
    75 Shrives RoadNOD issued by a delegate
2020· 30 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Four Lot Subdivision and Alteration of Access from a Road Zone Category 1
    326-328 POUND ROAD NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Two Lot Subdivision
    15 Minton WalkPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision and Variation of Covenant No. R194394B
    11-12 GILLIES COURT NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3805Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Section 23 (Removal of Restriction)
    9-10 Gillies CourtRefusal issued by a delegate

  • October 2020

  • Development of a Library and Multi- Purpose Space (Art) with Store Rooms to the existing Education Centre
    103-129 Oakgrove DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Four Lot Subdivision
    11-13 WARREN PARK PLACE NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3805NOD issued by a delegate
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    151-153 Cranbourne RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision, (Creation of a Shared Carriageway Easement to be Created Simultaneously with Lot 32 on LP211875W), Variation of Restrictive Covenant Contained in Instrument N869040V by Removing Condition (c).
    15-17 WARREN PARK PLACE NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3805In progress
  • Development of a Shed
    3-4 Toorak ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Two Lot Subdivision
    151-153 Cranbourne RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Development of Earthworks (Fill Existing Disused Pond)
    103-129 Oakgrove DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART - Alterations to the existing Education Centre
    20 College DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of a Place of Assembly (Place of Worship), Display of a High Wall, Illuminated and Business Identifications Signs, Removal of Native Vegetation and Creation of Access to a Road in a Road Zone Category 1
    354-356 POUND ROAD NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Two Lot Subdivision
    1-3 Hillsmeade DriveNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    5-6 Wrap CourtNOD issued by a delegate
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    1-2 MCDONALD COURT NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3805Withdrawn

  • June 2020

  • Development of a Dependent Persons Unit (Retrospective)
    4 Kilgerron CourtWithdrawn

  • May 2020

  • Development of Two Dwellings
    34 Emu WayNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Section 23 (Creation of Easement) - To create a 4m wide drainage easement along the north east boundary to benefit the City of Casey for drainage purposes
    350-352A Pound RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of Promotional Signage
    249-251 Centre RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Covenant V273053M (Instrument of Transfer ) on Certificate of Title with volume and folio number
    51 Sneddon DrivePermit 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

80 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • Bakery
  • Bendigo BankBank
  • Bbq
  • Bench (9)
  • Baringa Park Dr/Narre Warren-Cranbourne RdBus stop
  • Bus stop (25)
  • Casey Central Shopping Centre/Narre Warren-Cranbourne RdBus stop
  • Galloway Dr/Narre Warren-Cranbourne RdBus stop
  • Mack Rd/Narre Warren-Cranbourne RdBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

23 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Berwick Kiddie ParkPark
  • Casey Central Town ParkPark
  • Duck MeadowPark
  • Duck PondPark
  • Duck Watchers PointPark
  • Eden Grove ReservePark
  • Esplanade Kiddie ParkPark
  • Greaves Road ReservePark
  • Hillsmeade Drive ReservePark
  • Hilltop Close ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
7
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Amberley Park Medical Centreclinic
  • Amberley Park Pharmacypharmacy
  • Casey Central Pharmacypharmacy
  • Casey Dental Groupdentist
  • Elite Orthodonticsdentist
  • Pound Road Medical Centreclinic
  • Pound Road Medical Centreclinic

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

7 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • ABC Learning Centre - Sherwood Roadkindergarten
  • Goodstart Early Learningkindergarten
  • Jindalee Children’s Centrekindergarten
  • Littlecroft Childrens CentreThe Strandkindergarten
  • Narre Warren Kids Education Centrekindergarten
  • Strathaird Children's Centrekindergarten
  • Strathaird Children's Centrekindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

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)
57
Parks (OSM)
54

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
80.2/100
Cohort rank
#93 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

  • ABC Learning Centre - Sherwood Roadchildcarekindergarten
  • Goodstart Early Learningchildcarekindergarten
  • Jindalee Children’s Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • Littlecroft Childrens CentrechildcareThe Strandkindergarten
  • Narre Warren Kids Education Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • Strathaird Children's Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • Strathaird Children's Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • Amberley Park Medical Centrehealthclinic
  • Amberley Park Pharmacyhealthpharmacy
  • Casey Central Pharmacyhealthpharmacy

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