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Narre Warren North
22 km²
Narre Warren North has grown into one of the largest areas of its kind in the region. It is a prosperous community of large family homes where typical household incomes are well above the national figure. The area is defined by a high proportion of couples with children and a strong presence of people born overseas. This mix of cultural diversity and financial strength creates a distinct suburban character in the outer fringes of Melbourne.
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The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. While it is largely composed of married couples, the proportion of people in de facto relationships is well below the national figure.
People born overseas make up 30.5% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Australian, English, and Italian are the most common ancestries reported.
Cultural diversity is high, with 29.6% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure, and 4.4% of residents speak little or no English.
Faith plays a significant role here, as the proportion of people with no religion is far below the state and national averages. Over half the population identifies as Christian and 9.6% as Muslim.
Many residents have high qualifications, with 59.5% having completed Year 12. While a bachelor degree or higher is more common here than in most similar areas, it remains well below the state average.
The area is very wealthy, with typical household incomes well above the national figure and 38.8% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. This is far above the state and national averages.
A slightly higher than average proportion of people need help with daily activities. However, those with long-term health or mental health conditions are fewer than in most similar areas.
More people provide unpaid care here than in most similar areas. Conversely, the proportion of volunteers is much lower than in most other areas of this type.
First Nations households earn much more than those in most similar areas, and Year 12 completion is far above the national average. However, unemployment is higher than the state and national figures.
Homes are large and mostly full, with 3.4 people per home, which is well above the national average. Only 7.9% of people live alone, a figure far below the state average.
The landscape is dominated by large houses, with 99% being separate dwellings and 96% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare, occurring in only 4% of households.
Car use is essential, with 59.3% of people driving to work and very few using public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 22.7% of people work from home.
The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the state and national averages. Recent arrivals from overseas are also few.
Adults are active in the workforce, with a higher rate of people working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Construction and retail are the most common industries.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services or groceries.