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Narre Warren vs Narre Warren South

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 4.8 km apart · Narre Warren profile · Narre Warren South profile

Narre Warren Narre Warren South

Narre Warren South and Narre Warren are two large, neighbouring residential areas in Victoria. Narre Warren is more walkable and better served by local shops, with a very walkable score and a much higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries (93.6% compared to 65.9% in Narre Warren South). In contrast, Narre Warren South has more large family homes, with 97.8% having three or more bedrooms, and a higher share of households earning $3,000 or more a week (26.0% compared to 16.9% in Narre Warren).

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining very alike in their typical weekly incomes, proportions of university graduates, and the number of schools in the area. They are also similar in their small First Nations populations and the share of people who speak little or no English. While Narre Warren South has a higher share of people working or looking for work, both areas sit well above the national figure for this measure.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +3,220 larger in Narre Warren South gap widening
27,689 91st pct 30,909 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 25,882
  • First area, 2016: 26,621
  • First area, 2021: 27,689
  • Second area, 2011: 28,594
  • Second area, 2016: 30,319
  • Second area, 2021: 30,909
Median age in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +1 yrs older in Narre Warren gap narrowing
35 yrs 14th pct 34 yrs 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 34 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 31 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 33 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 34 yrs
First Nations in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +0.2 pts higher in Narre Warren gap steady
0.8% 37th pct 0.5% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.5%
  • First area, 2016: 0.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.5%
Aged 65+ in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +3.2 pts higher in Narre Warren gap steady
12.2% 23rd pct 9.0% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.0%
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.0%
Under 15 in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +2.6 pts higher in Narre Warren South gap narrowing
19.4% 66th pct 22.0% 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.6%
  • First area, 2016: 19.9%
  • First area, 2021: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.0%
De facto in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +2.9 pts higher in Narre Warren gap widening
9.5% 29th pct 6.6% 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.0%
  • First area, 2016: 8.5%
  • First area, 2021: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.6%

Age structure

29.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.9 pts 25.9%
25.1% Older adults (45–64) +1.3 pts ▸ 26.4%
19.4% Children (0–14) +2.6 pts ▸ 22.0%
13.5% Youth (15–24) +3.3 pts ▸ 16.8%
12.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +3.2 pts 9.0%

Marital status

48.1% Married +5.4 pts ▸ 53.5%
36.4% Never married ◂ +1.4 pts 35.0%
8.1% Divorced ◂ +2.2 pts 5.9%
4.0% Widowed ◂ +0.9 pts 3.0%
3.3% Separated ◂ +0.8 pts 2.6%

Age & sex structure

Narre Warren Narre Warren South

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Narre Warren: 0.5% males, 0.8% females; 85+ in Narre Warren South: 0.2% males, 0.4% females
  • 80–84 in Narre Warren: 0.7% males, 0.8% females; 80–84 in Narre Warren South: 0.4% males, 0.5% females
  • 75–79 in Narre Warren: 1.0% males, 1.1% females; 75–79 in Narre Warren South: 0.8% males, 0.9% females
  • 70–74 in Narre Warren: 1.4% males, 1.6% females; 70–74 in Narre Warren South: 1.1% males, 1.3% females
  • 65–69 in Narre Warren: 2.1% males, 2.1% females; 65–69 in Narre Warren South: 1.7% males, 1.7% females
  • 60–64 in Narre Warren: 2.7% males, 2.7% females; 60–64 in Narre Warren South: 2.5% males, 2.3% females
  • 55–59 in Narre Warren: 3.3% males, 3.4% females; 55–59 in Narre Warren South: 3.1% males, 3.0% females
  • 50–54 in Narre Warren: 3.3% males, 3.5% females; 50–54 in Narre Warren South: 3.7% males, 3.9% females
  • 45–49 in Narre Warren: 3.0% males, 3.2% females; 45–49 in Narre Warren South: 3.8% males, 4.0% females
  • 40–44 in Narre Warren: 3.1% males, 3.0% females; 40–44 in Narre Warren South: 3.4% males, 3.8% females
  • 35–39 in Narre Warren: 3.8% males, 3.9% females; 35–39 in Narre Warren South: 3.1% males, 3.5% females
  • 30–34 in Narre Warren: 3.9% males, 4.2% females; 30–34 in Narre Warren South: 2.7% males, 3.0% females
  • 25–29 in Narre Warren: 4.0% males, 3.9% females; 25–29 in Narre Warren South: 3.3% males, 3.0% females
  • 20–24 in Narre Warren: 3.8% males, 3.6% females; 20–24 in Narre Warren South: 4.2% males, 3.8% females
  • 15–19 in Narre Warren: 3.3% males, 2.8% females; 15–19 in Narre Warren South: 4.5% males, 4.3% females
  • 10–14 in Narre Warren: 3.0% males, 3.1% females; 10–14 in Narre Warren South: 4.5% males, 4.2% females
  • 5–9 in Narre Warren: 3.3% males, 3.2% females; 5–9 in Narre Warren South: 3.7% males, 3.5% females
  • 0–4 in Narre Warren: 3.5% males, 3.3% females; 0–4 in Narre Warren South: 3.1% males, 3.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +1.7 pts higher in Narre Warren South gap widening
39.0% 94th pct 40.8% 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.1%
  • First area, 2016: 36.8%
  • First area, 2021: 39.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 33.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.8%

Country of birth

55.8% Australia +0.5 pts ▸ 56.3%
4.9% India +0.7 pts ▸ 5.6%
2.4% China ◂ +0.4 pts 2.0%
2.2% England ◂ +0.1 pts 2.1%
2.0% New Zealand ◂ +0.1 pts 1.9%
1.3% Philippines ◂ +0.1 pts 1.2%
0.7% South Africa ◂ +0.1 pts 0.6%
0.6% Vietnam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.4%
0.5% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.5%
0.1% Nepal even 0.2%

Ancestry

22.6% Australian +0.5 pts ▸ 23.1%
22.5% English ◂ +1.0 pts 21.6%
5.6% Indian +1.3 pts ▸ 6.9%
6.1% Chinese ◂ +1.2 pts 4.9%
5.7% Scottish ◂ +0.3 pts 5.4%
5.3% Irish ◂ +0.6 pts 4.7%
4.2% Italian ◂ +0.5 pts 3.7%
2.4% German ◂ +0.1 pts 2.2%
1.9% Dutch even 2.0%
1.9% Filipino ◂ +0.2 pts 1.7%
1.6% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 1.4%
0.9% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.7%

Language

Other language in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +2.2 pts higher in Narre Warren South gap widening
38.5% 93rd pct 40.7% 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.9%
  • First area, 2016: 35.3%
  • First area, 2021: 38.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.7%
Limited English in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +0.6 pts higher in Narre Warren South gap steady
6.2% 93rd pct 6.8% 94th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.4%
  • First area, 2021: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.8%

Language used at home

55.6% English only ◂ +0.3 pts 55.4%
3.3% Mandarin ◂ +0.5 pts 2.8%
2.1% Punjabi even 2.0%
1.8% Arabic even 1.8%
1.2% Hindi +0.1 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.9% Cantonese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.5%
0.9% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.7%
0.8% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.7%
0.8% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.6%
0.5% Tagalog +0.1 pts ▸ 0.6%

Religion

No religion in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +2.9 pts higher in Narre Warren gap widening
31.7% 26th pct 28.7% 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.6%
  • First area, 2016: 25.6%
  • First area, 2021: 31.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.7%

Religious affiliation

40.5% Christianity +0.1 pts ▸ 40.6%
31.7% No religion ◂ +2.9 pts 28.7%
9.9% Islam +6.2 pts ▸ 16.1%
6.8% Not stated ◂ +2.4 pts 4.4%
4.8% Buddhism ◂ +0.7 pts 4.1%
3.6% Hinduism +0.2 pts ▸ 3.8%
2.6% Other religions ◂ +0.3 pts 2.3%
0.1% Judaism even 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +4.0 pts higher in Narre Warren South gap narrowing
58.4% 77th pct 62.4% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 47.0%
  • First area, 2016: 53.3%
  • First area, 2021: 58.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 53.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 58.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 62.4%
Bachelor+ in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +0.7 pts higher in Narre Warren South gap narrowing
19.3% 65th pct 20.0% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.6%
  • First area, 2016: 14.7%
  • First area, 2021: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%
Schools/1k kids in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +0.94 more in Narre Warren
1.68 22nd pct 0.74 2nd pct
42 90th pct 42 90th pct
Avg size in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +102 larger in Narre Warren South
674 89th pct 776 94th pct
1,013 63rd pct 1,015 64th pct

Highest year of school

58.4% Year 12 +4.0 pts ▸ 62.4%
13.2% Year 10 ◂ +1.3 pts 11.9%
11.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +0.1 pts 11.6%
10.8% Year 11 ◂ +0.5 pts 10.4%

Highest qualification level

30.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +1.0 pts 29.1%
23.1% Bachelor degree +1.9 pts ▸ 25.0%
17.8% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.2 pts ▸ 20.0%
7.7% Postgraduate degree +0.3 pts ▸ 8.0%
2.7% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.6 pts ▸ 3.3%
1.9% Certificate I / II even 2.0%

Field of qualification

18.9% Management & commerce +1.7 pts ▸ 20.6%
16.5% Engineering & related ◂ +0.6 pts 16.0%
12.3% Society & culture +0.6 pts ▸ 12.9%
8.2% Health +1.5 pts ▸ 9.6%
6.6% Education +0.6 pts ▸ 7.2%
5.7% Architecture & building +0.1 pts ▸ 5.8%
5.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.4 pts 5.3%
4.9% Information technology ◂ +0.1 pts 4.8%
2.9% Natural & physical sciences +0.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
2.9% Creative arts +0.1 pts ▸ 3.0%
1.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.3 pts 1.0%

Income

Personal income in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +$8 higher in Narre Warren South gap narrowing
$741 48th pct $749 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: $556
  • First area, 2016: $606
  • First area, 2021: $741
  • Second area, 2011: $622
  • Second area, 2016: $640
  • Second area, 2021: $749
Household income in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +$417 higher in Narre Warren South gap widening
$1,741 62nd pct $2,158 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,271
  • First area, 2016: $1,456
  • First area, 2021: $1,741
  • Second area, 2011: $1,590
  • Second area, 2016: $1,801
  • Second area, 2021: $2,158
Family income in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +$250 higher in Narre Warren South gap widening
$1,924 52nd pct $2,174 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,414
  • First area, 2016: $1,579
  • First area, 2021: $1,924
  • Second area, 2011: $1,615
  • Second area, 2016: $1,800
  • Second area, 2021: $2,174
High earners in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +2.1 pts higher in Narre Warren South gap steady
6.1% 38th pct 8.1% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.1%
  • First area, 2016: 3.2%
  • First area, 2021: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.1%
High-income homes in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +9.1 pts higher in Narre Warren South gap widening
16.9% 53rd pct 26.0% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.9%
  • First area, 2016: 8.8%
  • First area, 2021: 16.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.0%

Household income distribution

36.4% $1,500–$2,999 +1.3 pts ▸ 37.7%
27.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.6 pts 22.2%
10.2% $3,000–$3,999 +3.9 pts ▸ 14.1%
12.6% Under $650 ◂ +5.0 pts 7.6%
6.7% $4,000 or more +5.2 pts ▸ 11.8%

Personal income distribution

42.0% Under $650 +1.1 pts ▸ 43.1%
35.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.5 pts 34.3%
14.0% $1,500–$2,999 +1.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
1.4% $3,000 or more +0.9 pts ▸ 2.3%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +2.8 pts higher in Narre Warren
26.0% 36th pct 23.2% 24th pct
Mental health in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +1.3 pts higher in Narre Warren
8.0% 48th pct 6.7% 36th pct
Needs assistance in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +1.3 pts higher in Narre Warren gap steady
6.3% 68th pct 4.9% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.1%
  • First area, 2016: 5.1%
  • First area, 2021: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

8.3% Asthma ◂ +0.6 pts 7.7%
8.1% Other condition ◂ +0.8 pts 7.3%
8.0% Mental health ◂ +1.3 pts 6.7%
6.8% Arthritis ◂ +1.1 pts 5.7%
5.6% Diabetes ◂ +0.5 pts 5.1%
3.3% Heart disease ◂ +0.6 pts 2.7%
2.2% Cancer ◂ +0.3 pts 1.9%
1.2% Lung condition ◂ +0.3 pts 0.9%
0.9% Stroke ◂ +0.4 pts 0.6%
0.6% Dementia ◂ +0.3 pts 0.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

66.3% None +4.8 pts ▸ 71.1%
18.1% One condition ◂ +1.2 pts 16.9%
5.3% Two conditions ◂ +0.9 pts 4.4%
2.6% Three or more ◂ +0.7 pts 1.9%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +1.1 pts higher in Narre Warren South gap steady
8.3% 10th pct 9.5% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.8%
  • First area, 2016: 14.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.5%
Unpaid carers in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +0.3 pts higher in Narre Warren South gap steady
12.4% 46th pct 12.7% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.4%
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.7%
Unpaid child care in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +3.4 pts higher in Narre Warren South gap narrowing
26.3% 55th pct 29.7% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.3%
  • First area, 2016: 29.2%
  • First area, 2021: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 37.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.7%
Defence service in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +0.2 pts higher in Narre Warren
1.3% 35th pct 1.1% 34th pct
Housework 15h+ in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +0.2 pts higher in Narre Warren South gap steady
18.8% 21st pct 19.0% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.8%
  • First area, 2016: 19.2%
  • First area, 2021: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +41 larger in Narre Warren
210 86th pct 169 86th pct
Median age in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +4 yrs older in Narre Warren
24 yrs 43rd pct 20 yrs 25th pct
Year 12 in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +12.3 pts higher in Narre Warren South
40.3% 50th pct 52.6% 76th pct
Unemployment in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +4.2 pts higher in Narre Warren
13.0% 63rd pct 8.8% 42nd pct
Median income in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +$104 higher in Narre Warren
$668 53rd pct $564 41st pct
Household income in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +$525 higher in Narre Warren South
$1,520 43rd pct $2,045 64th pct
Indigenous language in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +6.6 pts higher in Narre Warren South
7.6% 68th pct 14.2% 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +0.5 larger in Narre Warren South gap steady
2.9 81st pct 3.4 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.9
  • First area, 2016: 2.9
  • First area, 2021: 2.9
  • Second area, 2011: 3.4
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5
  • Second area, 2021: 3.4
One-parent in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +2.9 pts higher in Narre Warren gap steady
14.9% 72nd pct 12.0% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.6%
  • First area, 2016: 14.4%
  • First area, 2021: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%
Living alone in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +9.3 pts higher in Narre Warren gap steady
19.2% 34th pct 10.0% 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.0%
  • First area, 2016: 17.6%
  • First area, 2021: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.0%

Family composition

63.8% Couples with children +9.4 pts ▸ 73.2%
20.1% Couples without children ◂ +5.9 pts 14.2%
14.9% One-parent families ◂ +2.9 pts 12.0%
1.2% Other families ◂ +0.6 pts 0.6%

Household size

29.4% 2 people ◂ +6.2 pts 23.2%
18.8% 4 people +6.3 pts ▸ 25.0%
19.6% 3 people ◂ +0.1 pts 19.5%
19.2% 1 person ◂ +9.3 pts 10.0%
8.2% 5 people +3.9 pts ▸ 12.0%
4.9% 6 or more +5.3 pts ▸ 10.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +$41 higher in Narre Warren South gap steady
$360 73rd pct $401 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $285
  • First area, 2016: $325
  • First area, 2021: $360
  • Second area, 2011: $331
  • Second area, 2016: $369
  • Second area, 2021: $401
Mortgage in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +$204 higher in Narre Warren South gap steady
$1,733 57th pct $1,937 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,600
  • First area, 2016: $1,594
  • First area, 2021: $1,733
  • Second area, 2011: $1,811
  • Second area, 2016: $1,733
  • Second area, 2021: $1,937
People / bedroom in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +0.10 higher in Narre Warren South gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.90
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
Renting in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +11.9 pts higher in Narre Warren gap widening
28.4% 76th pct 16.5% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.1%
  • First area, 2016: 25.2%
  • First area, 2021: 28.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.5%
Owned outright in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +1.3 pts higher in Narre Warren gap narrowing
25.5% 14th pct 24.2% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.3%
  • First area, 2016: 24.8%
  • First area, 2021: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.2%
Separate houses in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +1.3 pts higher in Narre Warren South gap widening
91.7% 36th pct 93.0% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 93.0%
  • First area, 2016: 92.8%
  • First area, 2021: 91.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 93.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 92.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 93.0%
3+ bedrooms in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +8.9 pts higher in Narre Warren South gap widening
88.9% 75th pct 97.8% 95th pct
  • First area, 2011: 89.7%
  • First area, 2016: 88.1%
  • First area, 2021: 88.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 97.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 96.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 97.8%

How homes are owned or rented

43.7% Owned with a mortgage +13.7 pts ▸ 57.4%
28.4% Rented ◂ +11.9 pts 16.5%
25.5% Owned outright ◂ +1.3 pts 24.2%
1.6% Not stated ◂ +0.4 pts 1.2%
0.8% Other tenure even 0.8%

Types of homes

91.7% Separate house +1.3 pts ▸ 93.0%
4.7% Townhouse / semi-detached +2.2 pts ▸ 6.9%
2.6% Flat or apartment ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
1.0% Other dwelling ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

31.1% 4 bedrooms +23.7 pts ▸ 54.8%
52.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +20.4 pts 32.2%
5.2% 5 or more +5.6 pts ▸ 10.8%
8.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +7.2 pts 1.1%
1.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.9 pts 0.1%
0.1% Studio / none even 0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

57.9% $350–$549 +18.1 pts ▸ 76.0%
29.5% $200–$349 ◂ +18.2 pts 11.3%
5.5% Under $200 ◂ +3.4 pts 2.1%
0.9% $550–$749 +2.7 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.8% $750 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 2.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

36.9% $1,800–$2,999 +3.6 pts ▸ 40.5%
32.1% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +3.4 pts 28.7%
15.9% Under $1,000 ◂ +2.8 pts 13.0%
8.2% $3,000 or more +3.2 pts ▸ 11.4%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +2.2 pts higher in Narre Warren gap steady
3.9% 68th pct 1.7% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.2%
  • First area, 2016: 3.8%
  • First area, 2021: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.7%
Work from home in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +0.3 pts higher in Narre Warren South gap steady
18.0% 55th pct 18.3% 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.2%
  • First area, 2016: 2.6%
  • First area, 2021: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.3%
PT commute in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +0.3 pts higher in Narre Warren gap steady
2.0% 79th pct 1.7% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.6%
  • First area, 2016: 4.9%
  • First area, 2021: 2.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.7%
PT stops in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +11 more in Narre Warren
121 90th pct 110 90th pct
Stops/1k in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +0.81 more in Narre Warren
4.37 75th pct 3.56 72nd pct
Departures/1k in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +236.1 more in Narre Warren
1,100.4 87th pct 864.3 85th pct
PT routes in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +7 more in Narre Warren
17 86th pct 10 86th pct
Stop walk in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +2 longer in Narre Warren
7 39th pct 5 32nd pct
Drive to city in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +3 longer in Narre Warren South
31 27th pct 34 29th pct
Reach 30 min in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +1,955 more in Narre Warren South
14,758 67th pct 16,713 70th pct
Reach 45 min in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +29,076 more in Narre Warren South
28,262 55th pct 57,338 68th pct

How people get to work

61.1% Car (driver) ◂ +1.2 pts 60.0%
18.0% Worked at home +0.3 pts ▸ 18.3%
3.8% Car (passenger) +1.1 pts ▸ 4.9%
1.4% Train ◂ +0.2 pts 1.2%
0.6% Bus ◂ +0.2 pts 0.4%
0.5% Walked ◂ +0.1 pts 0.4%
0.1% Bicycle even 0.1%

Motor vehicles per home

42.2% 2 vehicles +2.4 pts ▸ 44.6%
30.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +10.1 pts 20.1%
15.5% 3 vehicles +4.5 pts ▸ 20.1%
8.2% 4 or more +5.3 pts ▸ 13.5%
3.9% No vehicle ◂ +2.2 pts 1.7%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +2.2 pts higher in Narre Warren gap narrowing
33.6% 60th pct 31.4% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.6%
  • First area, 2016: 33.4%
  • First area, 2021: 33.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 35.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.4%
Recent arrivals in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +0.8 pts higher in Narre Warren gap steady
11.5% 69th pct 10.7% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.9%
  • First area, 2016: 13.1%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +0.0 pts higher in Narre Warren gap steady
6.1% 77th pct 6.0% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.9%
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.0%
Participation in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +3.7 pts higher in Narre Warren South gap narrowing
63.3% 60th pct 67.0% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 65.7%
  • First area, 2016: 64.1%
  • First area, 2021: 63.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 70.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 68.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 67.0%
Full-time in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +1.2 pts higher in Narre Warren gap steady
61.1% 65th pct 59.9% 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: 65.5%
  • First area, 2016: 63.3%
  • First area, 2021: 61.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 65.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 62.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.9%

Industries people work in

13.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +0.3 pts 13.0%
11.4% Construction +1.2 pts ▸ 12.7%
11.6% Manufacturing ◂ +1.0 pts 10.7%
10.9% Retail trade +0.3 pts ▸ 11.2%
6.9% Education & training even 6.9%
4.8% Accommodation & food +1.1 pts ▸ 5.9%
5.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.3 pts 5.2%
5.3% Professional & technical ◂ +0.4 pts 4.9%
4.3% Other services ◂ +0.3 pts 4.0%
4.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.2 pts 4.0%
4.0% Wholesale trade even 4.0%
3.5% Administrative & support ◂ +0.2 pts 3.3%

Occupations people work in

16.5% Technicians & trades +0.3 pts ▸ 16.8%
16.0% Professionals ◂ +0.1 pts 16.0%
14.4% Clerical & administrative +0.1 pts ▸ 14.5%
11.3% Community & personal service ◂ +0.4 pts 11.0%
11.3% Labourers ◂ +0.7 pts 10.6%
9.4% Managers +1.5 pts ▸ 10.9%
8.9% Sales workers +0.8 pts ▸ 9.7%
9.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +1.2 pts 8.4%

Walkability

Walk score in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +1.1 higher in Narre Warren
6.8 92nd pct 5.6 86th pct
Types ≤15 min in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +1.1 more in Narre Warren
6.4 91st pct 5.3 84th pct
15-min city in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +29.6 pts higher in Narre Warren
87.9% 93rd pct 58.3% 82nd pct
Walk to shops in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +27.7 pts higher in Narre Warren
93.6% 97th pct 65.9% 84th pct
96.2% 88th pct 96.1% 87th pct
Walk to school in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +10.4 pts higher in Narre Warren
92.7% 94th pct 82.3% 86th pct
Walk to a park in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +2.3 pts higher in Narre Warren South
97.6% 85th pct 100.0% 99th pct
Walk to health in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +21.1 pts higher in Narre Warren
78.9% 93rd pct 57.8% 86th pct
Amenities/1k in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +4.0 more in Narre Warren
12.1 46th pct 8.1 37th pct
Intersections/km² in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +80 higher in Narre Warren South
240 92nd pct 319 96th pct
Mean slope in Narre Warrenin Narre Warren South +0.7 pts higher in Narre Warren
4.2% 31st pct 3.5% 20th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Narre Warren vs Narre Warren South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21893/narre-warren/vs/SAL21896/narre-warren-south