Narre Warren North · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Narre Warren North

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Separate houses make up 98.6% of all homes in Narre Warren North, far above the national figure. This is a predominantly owner-occupied area where the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,372 is well above the Victorian and Australian averages. Large family homes dominate the landscape, with very few renters living in the area.

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📍 Narre Warren North, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Narre Warren North sits — Median rent (weekly)

$400 ▲ +28.2%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Narre Warren North — higher than 62% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Narre Warren North$400
3804, VIC $450
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than most areas, sitting $513 above the Victorian average. Rent is also higher than most areas, with the typical weekly cost of $400 having risen by $88 since 2011.

$400 ▲ +28.2%

Higher than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $312
  • 2016: $354
  • 2021: $400

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,372 ▲ +9.5%

Higher than 83% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $2,167
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $2,372

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Narre Warren North, the largest group is $350–$549 at 38%, followed by $550–$749 (30%) and $200–$349 (22%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Narre Warren North, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 37%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (28%) and $1,000–$1,799 (19%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high here, with 43.2% of homes owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Conversely, the 4.1% of households renting is among the lowest for this level of area and far below the state average.

4.1% ▼ -9.7%

Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 4.5%
  • 2016: 4.6%
  • 2021: 4.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

43.2% ▲ +5.9%

Higher than 84% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 40.8%
  • 2016: 40.2%
  • 2021: 43.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Narre Warren North, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 50%; Owned outright is next at 43%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm, with 96.0% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, far above the Victorian average of 74.1%. Almost every home is a separate house, and about 79% of these have four or more bedrooms.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

98.6% ▼ -0.5%

Higher than 98% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 99.1%
  • 2016: 98.7%
  • 2021: 98.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

96.0% ▲ +0.4%

Higher than 98% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 95.5%
  • 2016: 94.9%
  • 2021: 96.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Narre Warren North, Separate house is the majority at 99%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 1%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Narre Warren North, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 5 or more is next at 28%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Narre Warren North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/212021299/narre-warren-north/topic/housing-dwellings