Median house price
$858k
+7.3% change
VIC · Casey Council
Narre Warren South, 3805
Est. population · Jun 2025
31,592
Growth (1 yr)
+0.3%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.9%
Median age
34
Median income
$2,158/wk
Employment rate
63%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$857,500
Languages at home
42.4%non-English
Most common: Sinhalese, Mandarin, Punjabi
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
Suburb profile
In Casey Council, Narre Warren South is a settled larger suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. A large share of residents were born overseas, and languages other than English are widely spoken at home.
Local schools rate highly against similar suburbs. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses keep the wider city within easy reach.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
Among similar metro suburbs, the suburb earns a good desirability read, with community and employment the standout strengths.
At a glance
Narre Warren South snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$560/wk
Population (ERP)
31,592
+0.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
2.9%
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
#31
among Metro Melbourne · Growth area
Safety
35th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
49th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
44th
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
- 69.8/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 9% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 235th in Australia
- State rank
- 103rd in VIC
- Peer rank
- #31 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #77 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
- $560
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $857,500
- Median price change
- +7.3%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
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; Sep 2025 (council median) · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
31,592(June 2025)
+0.3% annual · -0.9% over 5 years · 49th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.3%
- 5-year growth
- -0.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +106
- Change in 5 years
- -280
- Growth rank in VIC
- 49th 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 (~32,050), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 8,127 / 605 / 3
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)
- 1,212
- Against the person
- 288
- Against property
- 679
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 38.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 107 residents
- State safety percentile
- 35.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +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
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 5
- Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
- 994
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 44th
School list
- Trinity Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1070 · 75th percentile · LBOTE 50% · 507 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Hillsmeade Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 994 · 44th percentile · LBOTE 51% · 782 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Heritage CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1058 · 71th percentile · LBOTE 70% · 613 students · Top SEA quarter 25% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Narre Warren South P-12 CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 918 · 14th percentile · LBOTE 73% · 2,404 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Strathaird Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 975 · 36th percentile · LBOTE 68% · 761 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
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 · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
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
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
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
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
406 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
5 restaurants · 2 cafes · 4 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 5 fast food · 2 bakeries · 10 playgrounds · 1 dog parks
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 54 parks mapped in suburb, 10 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 110 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 15 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 98/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.06
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.45
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.75
Food & drink(14)
- Bakers DelightBakery
- Bakery
- Cafe
- George's on the AvenueCafe
- Big Al's PizzaFast food
- Flakey JakesFast food
- Grill'dFast food
- Noodles 'n MoreFast food
- Roast ChickenFast food
- Arya Indian RestaurantRestaurant
Unit Shop 10 101 Seebeck Drive, Narre Warren South
- Miss Pickle 1971Restaurant
- Restaurant
- The Groove TrainRestaurant
- Wok'dRestaurant
Unit Shop F115 400 Narre Warren - Cranbourne Road, Narre Warren South
Shopping(6)
- ALDISupermarket
400 Narre Warren Road
- ColesSupermarket
400 Cranbourne Road
- IGASupermarket
245 Ormond Road, Narre Warren South
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(9)
- Goodstart Early LearningKindergarten
- Jindalee Children’s CentreKindergarten
- Narre Warren Kids Education CentreKindergarten
- Strathaird Children's CentreKindergarten
- Heritage College Narre Warren South CampusSchool
333 Centre Road
- Hillsmeade Primary SchoolSchool
82S The Promenade
- Narre Warren South P–12 CollegeSchool
79-125 Amberley Park Drive
- Trinity Catholic Primary SchoolSchool
103-129 Oakgrove Drive
- Waverley Christian College Narre Warren South CampusSchool
20 College Drive
Health & services(6)
- Amberley Park Medical CentreClinic
- Casey Dental GroupDentist
- Elite OrthodonticsDentist
- Amberley Park PharmacyPharmacy
- Casey Central PharmacyPharmacy
- Ultimate Vet ClinicVeterinary
242 Cranbourne Road
Sport & outdoors(39)
- Seebeck Drive Reserve Dog ParkDog park
- Eden Grove ReservePark
- Greaves Road ReservePark
- Hillsmeade Drive ReservePark
- Hilltop Close ReservePark
- Park (13)
- Primula Way ReservePark
- Strathaird ReservePark
- Terrace GardenPark
- The Crescent ReservePark
- The Promenade ReservePark
- WalkwayPark
- Wood Road ReservePark
- Oak Grove PlaygroundPlayground
- Playground (9)
- Sports field
- King's SwimmingSwimming pool
- Paul Sadler SwimlandSwimming pool
- Swimming pool
Transport(31)
31 bus stops
Other(19)
- First Choice LiquorAlcohol
400 Cranbourne Road
- Bendigo BankBank
- Bbq
- Bench (9)
- KmartDepartment Store
400 Narre Warren Road
- Drinking water
- Narre Warren Fire BrigadeFire station
292 Narre Warren - Cranbourne Road
- Casey Central FloristFlorist
- Garden (2)
- Wendy'sGuest House
2 Rigby Court
- Casey CentralMall
400 Cranbourne Road
- Parking (38)
- Parking Space (213)
- Picnic Table (8)
- Casey Central Post OfficePost office
- Oakgrove Community CentrePublic Building
89-101 Oakgrove Drive
- Shelter (4)
- Trolley Bay (17)
- Waste Basket
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
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
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 57
- Parks (OSM)
- 54
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
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 7
- Nearest hospital
- St John of God Berwick Hospital (3.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- 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
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)
- 916
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 29.0
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
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 207 mm · ~26 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).
49 planning-related records
2021· 19 proposals
July 2021
- Two Lot Subdivision6-8 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 547224B10 COLLEGE DRIVE NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3805NOD issued by a delegate
June 2021
- Development of Alterations and Additions to an existing Outbuilding27 GASKETT COURT NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3805In progress
- Use & Development of a Medical Centre and Alter Access to a Category 1 Road236 CRANBOURNE ROAD NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Packaged Liquor LicenceSTOR 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 SignSHOP 17/400 CRANBOURNE ROAD NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two Lot Subdivision and Removal of Native Vegetation2-4 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 $100,000236 Cranbourne RoadWithdrawn
- Two Lot Subdivision31 BARTOK COURT NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3805Lapsed
April 2021
- Section 24A (Removal & Vesting of Reserve) & Boundary Realignment between Two Existing Council Reserves89-101 Oakgrove DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two Lot Subdivision2 DEE WY ROAD NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3805NOD issued by a delegate
March 2021
- Three Lot Subdivision218-222 CRANBOURNE ROAD NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3805Lapsed
- Two Lot Subdivision, and Create/Alter Access to Road Zone Category 177 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 Signage11 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 Building14-16 Hillsmeade DriveWithdrawn
January 2021
- Two Lot Subdivision13 Arlington PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Advertising Signage11 Tilmouth PlaceWithdrawn
- Use and Development of a Child Care Centre, Business Identification Signage and Alteration of Access to a Road Zone Category 175 Shrives RoadNOD issued by a delegate
2020· 21 proposals
December 2020
- Four Lot Subdivision and Alteration of Access from a Road Zone Category 1326-328 POUND ROAD NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
- Two Lot Subdivision15 Minton WalkPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two Lot Subdivision and Variation of Covenant No. R194394B11-12 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 Centre103-129 Oakgrove DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Four Lot Subdivision11-13 WARREN PARK PLACE NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3805NOD issued by a delegate
- Two Lot Subdivision151-153 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 Shed3-4 Toorak ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Two Lot Subdivision151-153 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 Centre20 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 1354-356 POUND ROAD NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Two Lot Subdivision1-3 Hillsmeade DriveNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
- Two Lot Subdivision5-6 Wrap CourtNOD issued by a delegate
- Two Lot Subdivision1-2 MCDONALD COURT NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3805Withdrawn
June 2020
- Development of a Dependent Persons Unit (Retrospective)4 Kilgerron CourtWithdrawn
May 2020
- Development of Two Dwellings34 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 purposes350-352A Pound RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Display of Promotional Signage249-251 Centre RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of Covenant V273053M (Instrument of Transfer ) on Certificate of Title with volume and folio number51 Sneddon DrivePermit 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
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
- Bruce
- Member of Parliament
- Julian HILL (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,622
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +9.3 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 35.4%Labor 64.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 4.0 km away).
Coalition 31.8%Labor 68.3%
3.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +12.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Narre Warren South East (Bruce)Labor 65.0% · Coalition 35.0% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- Narre WarrenLabor 68.0% · Coalition 32.0% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
- Cranbourne NorthLabor 73.2% · Coalition 26.8% TPP (2025)2.7 km away
- Hampton Park North (Bruce)Labor 74.8% · Coalition 25.2% TPP (2025)2.7 km away
- Berwick Fields (Bruce)Labor 70.8% · Coalition 29.2% TPP (2025)2.9 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)
- 6/10
- 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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Casey Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.