Narre Warren North, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Narre Warren North VIC is 8,033 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Narre Warren North is $795 per week ($41,340 per year). Median rent in Narre Warren North is $410 per week ($1,777 per month). Narre Warren North has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Narre Warren North has a population density of 365 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Narre Warren North is England. The most common religion is No religion (28.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Narre Warren North is $2,212.

There were 369 recorded offences in Narre Warren North in 2025-25, a rate of 46 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (130 offences).

Population
8,033
Census 2021
Median income
$795/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$410/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
42years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Narre Warren North vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Narre Warren North is $795 a week, 4% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 537th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $410 a week, $94 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 15.6% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 42, 1 year younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureNarre Warren NorthTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$795/wk$767/wk +4%$766/wk
Household income$2,634/wk$1,687/wk +56%$1,637/wk
Rent$410/wk$316/wk +30%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,212/mo$1,723/mo +28%$1,733/mo
Median age4243 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income15.6%19.1% −3.5 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Narre Warren North, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Narre Warren North Population

8,033 residents at the 2021 Census.

Narre Warren North Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$795/wk
$41,340 per year
Ranked 3,665 of 14,663
Median Rent
$410/wk
$1,777 per month
Ranked 1,715 of 14,663
Median Age
42years
4 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,212/mo
Avg household size: 3.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Narre Warren North Rent Prices & Affordability

16% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,634/wk
Median rent $410/wk
Rent to income 15.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Narre Warren North against your income

About $11,414 a month
Median rent $410/wk
Left after rent $2,224/wk
Rent share 15.6%

Narre Warren North Schools

11
schools nearby
7
government
1039
avg ICSEA score
4,498
total students
Harkaway Hills College Independent
Combined · Prep-10 · 321 students
1149
ICSEA
Lysterfield Lake College Independent
Combined · 3-8 · 130 students
1139
ICSEA
Sidrah Gardens School Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 102 students
1104
ICSEA
Mary MacKillop School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 294 students
1058
ICSEA
Narre Warren North Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 337 students
1053
ICSEA
Oatlands Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 1,003 students
1043
ICSEA
Harkaway Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 106 students
1026
ICSEA
Maramba Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 248 students
995
ICSEA
Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School Government
Combined · U · 201 students
990
ICSEA
Fountain Gate Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,211 students
938
ICSEA
Fountain Gate Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 545 students
936
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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People in Narre Warren North

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.9% (4,006) Female 50.1% (4,022)

Population Density

365
people per km²
8,033 people · 22.0 km²

Households

3.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,588
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.8%
China
2.6%
Afghanistan
2.5%
India
2.3%
Sri Lanka
1.9%
Italy
1.7%
Fiji
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
3.2%
Italian
2.4%
Arabic
1.7%
Punjabi
1.5%
Sinhalese
1.4%
Greek
1.1%
Croatian
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
26.6%
English
23.9%
Italian
9.6%
Irish
5.9%
Scottish
5.3%
Chinese
4.9%
Indian
4.1%
German
3.1%
Dutch
3.0%
Greek
2.7%
Croatian
1.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
28.9%
Catholic
26.9%
Islam
9.6%
Anglican
5.9%
Not stated
4.9%
Eastern Orthodox
4.2%
Baptist
2.9%
Christian (other)
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
59.2% 3,923
Separated
1.8% 120
Divorced
4.0% 266
Widowed
4.7% 313
Never married
30.3% 2,007

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.0%
Couple: no children under 15
30.9%
Couple: no children
20.9%
One parent: children under 15
3.2%
One parent: no children under 15
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
7.9%
2 persons
29.4%
3 persons
17.0%
4 persons
23.6%
5 persons
13.1%
6+ persons
9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Narre Warren North

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,224 occupied private dwellings in Narre Warren North at the 2021 Census, 4.0% were rented, 41.1% owned outright and 52.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.4% 31 dwellings
Owned outright
41.1% 913 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
52.2% 1,160 dwellings
Rented
4.0% 88 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.5% 34 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.6%
2 bedrooms
2.0%
3 bedrooms
15.9%
4 bedrooms
53.4%
5 bedrooms
21.4%
6+ bedrooms
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
8.2%
$300-$449/mo
2.6%
$450-$599/mo
2.2%
$600-$799/mo
3.4%
$800-$999/mo
2.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
13.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
14.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
23.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.7%
1 vehicle
10.1%
2 vehicles
36.6%
3 vehicles
24.9%
4+ vehicles
27.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Narre Warren North

Employment

Employed full-time
39.1% 2,367 people
Employed part-time
23.6% 1,430 people
Unemployed
2.7% 165 people
Not in labour force
34.6% 2,096 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
26.6%
Managers
18.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.3%
Clerical & Administrative
14.5%
Community & Personal Service
7.9%
Sales Workers
5.5%
Labourers
4.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
0.7%
$300-$399/wk
1.1%
$400-$499/wk
3.0%
$500-$649/wk
1.4%
$650-$799/wk
4.1%
$800-$999/wk
4.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.7%
$4,000+/wk
25.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.7%
$1-$149/wk
5.5%
$150-$299/wk
6.1%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
2.7%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
9.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.4%
$3,500+/wk
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.1%
Did not go to work
13.1%
Car (passenger)
4.7%
Truck
2.3%
Train
0.7%
Walked only
0.6%
Other
0.3%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%
Bicycle
0.1%
Bus
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
67.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
14.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.9%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
35.1%
Bachelor Degree
31.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.2%
Postgraduate Degree
8.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.9%
Certificate I/II
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.3%
Engineering
20.8%
Health
12.0%
Architecture & Building
10.4%
Society & Culture
9.7%
Education
8.1%
Information Technology
3.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.7%
Creative Arts
2.7%
Agriculture & Environment
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
23.0%
Secondary: Government
17.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
12.8%
Vocational Education
11.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
10.4%
Secondary: Catholic
10.0%
Pre-school
9.0%
Primary: Catholic
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
89.4%
Has need for assistance
6.2%
Need for assistance not stated
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
483
Asthma
277
Diabetes
213
Arthritis
210
Heart disease
172
Cancer
95
Stroke
78
Kidney disease
69
Lung condition
66
Dementia
40

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.6% 978
Did not provide
84.4% 5,279

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.1% 818
Not a volunteer
86.9% 5,445

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.0% 3
Previously served
1.2% 74
Never served
98.8% 6,216

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.1%
1 child
8.7%
2 children
32.1%
3 children
18.9%
4 children
6.8%
5+ children
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
27
1951: 1960
145
1961: 1970
310
1971: 1980
303
1981: 1990
450
1991: 2000
444
2001: 2010
422
2011: 2015
155
2016
9
2017
31
2018
29
2019
27
2020
18
2021
9

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

6.7%
moved in the last year
27.0%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
7,185
Moved from VIC
427
Moved: same area (SA2)
45
Moved from overseas
33
Moved from NSW
6
Moved from QLD
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.3%
5: 14 hours
26.3%
15: 29 hours
13.2%
30+ hours
10.1%
Did not do domestic work
27.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.5%
Step family: no other children
5.1%
Blended family: no other children
1.8%
Intact family: other children present
1.2%
Other couple: children only
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Narre Warren North Crime Statistics

369 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
130
Assault
69
Justice Procedures
39
Break & Enter
34
Property Damage
25
Weapons
23
Drug Offences
20
Fraud
16
Public Order
7
Robbery
6

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Narre Warren North

The closest suburb to Narre Warren North is Harkaway, 3.6 km away.

Harkaway
3.6 km away · income $1,026/wk · rent $375/wk
Narre Warren
4.2 km away · income $741/wk · rent $360/wk
Hallam
4.8 km away · income $602/wk · rent $361/wk
Endeavour Hills
5.7 km away · income $677/wk · rent $375/wk
Lysterfield
5.7 km away · income $943/wk · rent $435/wk
Belgrave South
5.8 km away · income $843/wk · rent $450/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Narre Warren North

What is the population of Narre Warren North VIC?

The population of Narre Warren North VIC is 8,033 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 365 people per km². Narre Warren North is ranked #879 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Narre Warren North?

The median personal income in Narre Warren North VIC is $795 per week, or $41,340 per year. The median household income is $2,634 per week. Family income is $2,588 per week. Narre Warren North is ranked #3,665 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Narre Warren North?

Median rent in Narre Warren North VIC is $410 per week ($1,777 per month). Rent represents 15.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Narre Warren North ranks #1,715 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Narre Warren North?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Narre Warren North VIC is $2,212. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Narre Warren North?

The median age in Narre Warren North VIC is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Narre Warren North a good suburb to live in?

Narre Warren North is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 8,033. The median income is $795/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21895. All dollar figures in AUD.