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VIC · Cardinia Council

Nar Nar Goon North, 3812

Current weather

10.9°CRain showers

93% humidity · 30.4 km/h wind · 12.1° / 9.9° today · 16.7 mm rain

Desirability score

49.6/100

1770th in Australia

62% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Nar Nar Goon North is a small locality in the Cardinia area, home to around 819 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 52 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-10%), roughly 63.5 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.

Population

Population
819
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$2,116
Dwelling vacancy
9.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
26 of 262
Median monthly mortgage
$2,159
Employment rate
55.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
4 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
52
Against the person
9
Against property
33
Rate per 1,000 residents
63.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 91 residents
State safety percentile
57.4th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-10.3%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault5
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft5
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle7
  • B49 Other Theft13
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order5

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

2 active roadworks / incidents

  • ITS Delivery activities occurring between 08/06/2026 and 08/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES FREEWAY, SNELL ROAD07 Jun 2026 – 07 Sep 2026
  • ITS Delivery activities occurring between 08/06/2026 and 08/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES FREEWAY, SNELL ROAD07 Jun 2026 – 07 Sep 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

30 planning-related records

2021· 15 proposals

  • September 2021

  • secondary amendment to Application No.: T160327 ET0142-21 Property No.: 5000014052 Address: L1 PS632038 V11343 F540, 225 Snell Road, Nar Nar Goon North VIC 3812 Proposal: Extension of time application
    225 SNELL ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding
    130 TREVOR ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land, building and works within the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay, buildings and works within the Heritage Overlay (demolition and construction of a dwelling), native vegetation removal
    40 DORE ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding
    45 WARREN ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an extension to a dwelling
    130 TREVOR ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an extension to a dwelling
    650 BESSIE CREEK ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Native vegetation removal
    40 DORE ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for a Dependent Person's Unit
    325 BESSIE CREEK ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Re-subdivision of land into two (2) lots (boundary realignment)
    60 CROFT ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an extension to a dwelling (garage and deck)
    80 Snell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an existing service station and caravan sales & service outlet (Redevelopment of existing Service Station and Caravan sales & servicing) and to display signage (business identification, internally illuminated and promotional signs)
    1975 PRINCES HIGHWAY NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812In progress

  • February 2021

  • TO BUILD A NEW HAY SHED
    150 Snell RoadLapsed

  • January 2021

  • Subdivision of land, creation of restrictions and, buildings and works within the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    40 Dore RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an extension to a non-habitable building
    254 Snell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Re-subdivision of the land into two (2) lots
    130 & 150 YARRABUBBA ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 15 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Multi-lot subdivision
    40 Dore RoadWithdrawn
  • Buildings and works for an outbuilding associated with a dwelling
    285 Moore RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Sign promoting the sale/letting of land
    40 Dore RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Use of the land for a dependent person's unit
    60 Moore RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Removal of three (3) trees
    285 Moore RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Development of the land for a replacement dwelling and associated works
    128 Bessie Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Development of the land for a building associated with agriculture
    175 Moore RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (attached carport)
    150 Warren RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed) and associated earthworks
    495 Bessie Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Buildings and works (new building and boardwalks) associated with an existing Accommodation facility
    254 SNELL ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed)
    115 Trevor RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to existing dwelling
    195 Olsen RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for a dwelling
    25 Olsen RoadWithdrawn

  • February 2020

  • Development of land for an outbuilding (shed)
    5 Forbes RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • The use and development for a Dependent Person's Unit.
    15 Warner RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
10
Parks (OSM)
2

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
49.6/100
National rank
1770th in Australia
State rank
393rd in VIC
Peer rank
#48 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#89 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
62%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • A211 Fv Serious Assaultcrime5
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime5
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime7
  • B49 Other Theftcrime13
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime5
  • Buildings and works (new building and boardwalks) associated with an existing Accommodation facilityplanning254 SNELL ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Lodged 29 Apr 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an existing service station and caravan sales & service outlet (Redevelopment of existing Service Station and Caravan sales & servicing) and to display signage (business identification, internally illuminated and promotional signs)planning1975 PRINCES HIGHWAY NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Lodged 11 Mar 2021 · In progress
  • Buildings and works associated with an extension to a dwellingplanning130 TREVOR ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Lodged 07 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an extension to a dwellingplanning650 BESSIE CREEK ROAD NAR NAR GOON NORTH 3812Lodged 07 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an extension to a dwelling (garage and deck)planning80 Snell RoadLodged 16 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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