Suburb profile · Greater Melbourne
Narre Warren South has an estimated 31,473 residents, up 1.8% since the 2021 Census, with 8 projects tracked in Narre Warren South.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The suburb of Narre Warren South lies 40 kilometres southeast of the Melbourne CBD. Based on AreaSearch's analysis, its population is estimated at around 31,473 as of Aug 2026. That estimate is derived from aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, which are released yearly, together with national address file data updated each quarter. The figure reflects minimal change since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 30,909 people.
The suburb has strong mortgage holder representation, with above-average household size and a notable proportion of residents aged 15 to 24. Residents include a high proportion of teenagers, alongside middle-aged family households and couples with children. In terms of population growth, the area shows moderate expansion patterns. The latest population estimate date is Aug 2026.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 26,184 in 2006 and 31,464 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 31,473 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 15 to 24, 18%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 40.3%.
Narre Warren South ranks in the 84th percentile nationally for cultural diversity and the 62nd for transport & access.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Narre Warren South is $609 a week, for the 12 months to Sep 2025 and 4% above Greater Melbourne.
4% above Greater Melbourne on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $402 in 2017, $619 in 2025; Units (dashed orange line): $343 in 2017, $530 in 2025. The latest is to Sep 2025.
The change over 12 months, by dwelling type, is charted in Full.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $609 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, houses | $619 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, units | $530 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, Melbourne - South East | $580 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, Greater Melbourne | $587 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, VIC | $560 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 |
AreaSearch tracks 8 projects in Narre Warren South (1 under construction) and 149 more in the surrounding area.
Hunt Club Village is a neighbourhood shopping centre at 1A Linsell Boulevard, Cranbourne East, Victoria, on the corner of Narre Warren…
Kala Primary School is a new Victorian Government primary school in Cranbourne North that officially opened for Term 1 2026.
Casey Central is a triple supermarket anchored regional shopping centre featuring Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, Kmart, three mini-majors, and…
Summerset's first Australian retirement village features 161 villas, 34 serviced apartments, and a 72-bed care centre alongside…
Completed upgrade of the 30-year-old family, children's, and community centre to increase capacity and provide modern facilities.
Master-planned community developed by Dennis Family Corporation, completed in 2015.
Level crossing removal at Webb Street completed in December 2023 with new elevated rail bridge and reconstructed Narre Warren Station…
Major upgrade and modernisation of Lyndhurst Secondary College including a rebuilt Block A with a double gym, food technology facilities…
Prestigious residential estate in Narre Warren South featuring modern turnkey homes by Metricon.
WT Business Park is a premium commercial development comprising 13 individually titled freehold lots ranging from 1,042 to 2,088 square…
Masterplanned community in Berwick within the Minta Farm PSP, delivering around 1750 dwellings with wetlands, parks, trails and a future…
A completed nature-play approach playground upgrade featuring three separate play objects for all ages, capabilities, and interests.
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Estimated completion year of the 65 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 7, 2026 22, 2027 10, 2028 9, 2029 3, 2030 3, 2031 2, 2032 1, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 5, 2036 3. 17 have no completion year.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS building approvals | 1.6 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 19th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 50 | ABS building approvals | 59th percentile nationally |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Narre Warren South include: Casey Central Town Centre Precinct Structure Plan (Approved); Cranbourne North Stage 2 Precinct Structure Plan (Approved); Berwick South Development Plan (Planning); Summerset Cranbourne North (Construction); and Silverwell Estate Narre Warren South (Completed). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Narre Warren South spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Residential Development, and Business Parks & Technology Hubs, among others.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in Narre Warren South, placing the area among the bottom 17% of areas assessed nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Narre Warren South area has seen 65 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Narre Warren South's current population of 31,473 has been supported by 50 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Narre Warren South has seen 1.6 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 8.7 approvals in Greater Melbourne. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 966 people in the suburb of Narre Warren South, compared to one for every 121 in Greater Melbourne.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Narre Warren South's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 50, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the suburb of Narre Warren South has seen 252 residential approvals while population has remained stable or declined, indicating potential market oversupply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Narre Warren South reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,473 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +1.8% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 2,378 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 76th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | -0.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 30,909 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 564 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 13.23 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Narre Warren South was estimated to be approximately 31,473 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 31,464 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Narre Warren South has added approximately 564 people and shown a 1.82% increase from the 30,909 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Narre Warren South is estimated at 2,379 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Narre Warren South has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.1% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Narre Warren South is driven by: Overseas migration (64.0%), Natural increase (36.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 64.0% of overall population gains.
Narre Warren South hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 18th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 19.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 30.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 51.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 34 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 14.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 18.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 12.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 12.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 14.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 12.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 6.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 3.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 0.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Narre Warren South at 34 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 34 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 34 years as at August 2026, Narre Warren South is 3 years younger than the Greater Melbourne 2021 Census average (37 years) and 4 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Narre Warren South compared to the Greater Melbourne region is the 15 - 24 group, making up 18.0% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Narre Warren South compared to the Greater Melbourne region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 12.2% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Narre Warren South show significant variance compared to Greater Melbourne. The most over-represented age group is 15-24 year-olds (18.0% vs 13.1%). The most under-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (0.9% vs 2.1%) and 75-84 year-olds (3.3% vs 5.2%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 19.7% of the population in the suburb of Narre Warren South as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 11.1% of the population in the suburb of Narre Warren South as at August 2026.
The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $56,609 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 39th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $66,123 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,158 | 2021 Census, weekly | 75th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $749 | 2021 Census, weekly | 38th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 27.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,174 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 12.5% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Narre Warren South is approximately $60,345. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $56,609.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Narre Warren South is approximately $70,487. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $66,123.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Narre Warren South is approximately $60,345 compared to $63,783 in Greater Melbourne. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $56,609 and $59,834 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Narre Warren South is approximately $70,487 compared to $83,612 in Greater Melbourne. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $66,123 and $78,435 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Narre Warren South's households (~40.3% / 3,525 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Narre Warren South is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 40.3% of households. In comparison, Greater Melbourne's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 32.8% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Narre Warren South is $2,158/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Narre Warren South is $2,174/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Narre Warren South is $749/wk.
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the suburb of Narre Warren South had a median income among taxpayers of $56,609 with the average level standing at $66,123. This is below the national average and compares to levels of $59,834 and $78,435 across Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.6% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $60,345 (median) and $70,487 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Narre Warren South is $7,925 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Narre Warren South's disposable income is $7,925 compared to $6,948 for Greater Melbourne, based on AreaSearch analysis.
The employment landscape in Narre Warren South shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 73.2% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 17,469 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 23,935 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 18,491 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Narre Warren South has approximately 17,469 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 5.5%. The unemployment rate is moderate, indicating some available workforce capacity. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Narre Warren South stands at 5.5%, which is 0.8 percentage points above Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Narre Warren South is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (13.8% of employment), construction (13.4%), and retail trade (11.9%). Other significant employers include manufacturing and education & training.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Narre Warren South has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Narre Warren South is 73.2%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Melbourne average of 70.1%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Melbourne.
The suburb of Narre Warren South shows notable specialisation in manufacturing, which employs 11.3% of the local workforce compared to 7.2% across Greater Melbourne. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of Narre Warren South's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 2.6% decline, ranking 28th out of 37 regions nationally.
Educational attainment in Narre Warren South sits close to the middle of locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 15.2% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 4.9% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 22.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 20.9% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 2.0% | 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 12.2% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 44.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 34.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 5.3% | 2021 Census | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 11.1% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 11.2% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
22.1% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Narre Warren South have university qualifications, compared to 37.0% in Greater Melbourne.
44.8% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Narre Warren South have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.2% in Greater Melbourne.
The suburb of Narre Warren South ranks in the 52th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Narre Warren South are: Certificate (20.9%), Bachelor Degree (15.2%), Advanced Diploma (12.2%).
34.8% of the population in the suburb of Narre Warren South is currently engaged in formal education, including 11.1% in primary school, 11.2% in secondary school, 5.3% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Narre Warren South is 1003, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 6 schools within the suburb of Narre Warren South, with a combined enrollment of approximately 5,176 students.
The suburb of Narre Warren South includes 3 primary schools, 3 combined schools.
Narre Warren South features high concentrations of family households and couples with children but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Melbourne.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 3.4 people | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 10.0% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 55.6% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 19.5% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 12.7% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 1.4% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 8,738 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 8,897 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 88.6% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.7 per family | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Narre Warren South had 8,738 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 1.8% to an estimated 8,897 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Narre Warren South is 3.4 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Melbourne and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 88.6% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (10.0%), group households (1.4%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 7,742 family households, couples with children account for 55.6% of all households, couples without children at home 19.5%, and single parent families 12.7%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Narre Warren South shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 88.6% (versus 70.9% in Greater Melbourne). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 10.0% compared to 24.8% in Greater Melbourne. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the suburb of Narre Warren South have an average of 1.7 children, slightly above the Greater Melbourne average of 1.4. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 53.5% of the adult population are currently married, while 35.0% have never married. This compares to 47.0% married and 38.0% never married across Greater Melbourne.
Single-person households represent 10.0% of all households in the suburb of Narre Warren South, notably lower than the average for Greater Melbourne of 24.8%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 1.4% of households, below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.3%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
Narre Warren South is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 42.0% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 42.4% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 57.6% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 83.0% | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 58.0% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.5% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
Narre Warren South scores quite highly on cultural diversity, with 42.0% of its population born overseas and 42.4% speaking a language other than English at home.
The main religion in Narre Warren South was found to be Christianity, which makes up 42.6% of people in Narre Warren South. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Islam, which comprises 16.8% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 5.6%.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Narre Warren South are Other, comprising 26.3% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Melbourne's 14.6%, Australian, comprising 18.5% of the population, and English, comprising 17.3% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Sri Lankan is notably overrepresented at 2.2% of Narre Warren South (vs 0.8% across Greater Melbourne), Hungarian at 0.5% (vs 0.3%) and Samoan at 0.9% (vs 0.3%).
42.0% of the suburb of Narre Warren South population was born overseas, compared to 37.3% across Greater Melbourne.
42.4% of the population in the suburb of Narre Warren South speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 35.9% in Greater Melbourne.
0.5% of the suburb of Narre Warren South population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 0.5% in Greater Melbourne.
83.0% of the suburb of Narre Warren South population holds citizenship, compared to 81.1% in Greater Melbourne.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Narre Warren South is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Greater Melbourne.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 16.9% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 24.6% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 93.0% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,937 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 55th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 58.5% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 6.9% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $401 | 2021 Census, weekly | 67th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 18.6% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 29th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 20.7% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 20th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Narre Warren South, 24.6% of homes are owned outright, 58.5% are owned with a mortgage, and 16.9% are rented.
According to the latest data, 93.0% of dwellings in the suburb of Narre Warren South are houses.
In the suburb of Narre Warren South, 0.0% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 6.9% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Narre Warren South stands at 24.6%, compared to 30.7% in Greater Melbourne.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Narre Warren South is $1,937, compared to $2,000 in Greater Melbourne.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Narre Warren South is $1,426, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Narre Warren South, households with mortgages typically spend 20.7% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 18.6% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Narre Warren South is 0.9, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Narre Warren South shows mortgage holders spending 20.7% of income on repayments (vs 24.3% in Greater Melbourne), while renters spend 18.6% of income on rent (vs 20.5% in Greater Melbourne).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Narre Warren South consists of 93.0% detached houses, 6.9% semi-detached dwellings, 0.0% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Narre Warren South consumes approximately 15.3% of median household income ($9,344 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Narre Warren South show attached dwellings contributing 12% of approvals compared to 7% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 88% of applications versus 93% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Narre Warren South's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 51.3% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 36th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 75.4% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 4.9% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 79.3% | 2021 Census | 71st percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.0% | 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
Around 51.3% of people in the suburb of Narre Warren South are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 56.5% in Greater Melbourne.
In the suburb of Narre Warren South, 4.9% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.5% of people in Greater Melbourne require similar assistance.
7.2% of people in the suburb of Narre Warren South are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 7.3% of the population across Greater Melbourne is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 4.8% of the suburb of Narre Warren South population, while in Greater Melbourne, 4.1% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.6% of people in the suburb of Narre Warren South have heart disease. Across Greater Melbourne,3.1% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Narre Warren South, 51.3% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Melbourne sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 56.5%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 62 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 110 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 76th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 6,444 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 86th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 286 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 10 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 2.0 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 20.6% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 110 public transport stops within the suburb of Narre Warren South.
The suburb of Narre Warren South has 6,444 weekly trips across 10 routes, averaging 920 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 235 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 427 m away and the nearest school 631 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 110 stops nearby, 6,444 weekly trips, access rating 62 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 55 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 55th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 427 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 631 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 759 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 760 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest supermarket | 791 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 865 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 2.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 4.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 4.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 11 long day care centres with 859 places in Narre Warren South, about 2.1 children aged 0-4 per place.
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in Narre Warren South, placing the area among the bottom 17% of areas assessed nationally.
Narre Warren South ranks in the 51st percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Narre Warren South is $609 a week for the 12 months to Sep 2025.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Narre Warren South reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
Narre Warren South hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide.
The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment.
The employment landscape in Narre Warren South shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators.
Educational attainment in Narre Warren South sits close to the middle of locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and performance metrics.
Narre Warren South features high concentrations of family households and couples with children but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Melbourne.
Narre Warren South is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Narre Warren South is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Greater Melbourne.
Narre Warren South's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Narre Warren South has an estimated 31,473 residents, up 1.8% since the 2021 Census, with 8 projects tracked in Narre Warren South.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Narre Warren South.
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Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2025, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL21896). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Oct 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Narre Warren South from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Narre Warren South with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.