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VIC · Casey Council

Narre Warren, 3805

Current weather

10.7°CDense drizzle

95% humidity · 27.8 km/h wind · 11.8° / 10.1° today · 14.7 mm rain

Desirability score

73.6/100

76th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Narre Warren is a larger established suburb in the Casey area, home to around 27,689 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 3,836 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+7%), roughly 138.5 offences per 1,000 residents, 9 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 28 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
27,689
Median age
35
Median household income / week
$1,741
Dwelling vacancy
3.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
349 of 9,531
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
59.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
744 / 432 / 235

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)
3,836
Against the person
548
Against property
2,593
Rate per 1,000 residents
138.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 51 residents
State safety percentile
84th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+6.9%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft328
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle739
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store457
  • B49 Other Theft355
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order255

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
9
Median school ICSEA (9 schools)
990
  • Berry Street SchoolSpecial
  • Dandenong Valley Special Developmental SchoolSpecial
  • Don Bosco SchoolPrimary
  • Fleetwood Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Foundation Learning CentreSpecial
  • Fountain Gate Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Fountain Gate Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Maramba Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Oatlands Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

136 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bike & Ride 1
  • Narre Warren Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Narre Warren Railway Station
  • Narre Warren Station
  • Narre Warren Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

28 active roadworks / incidents

  • Clyde Road Upgrade - Berwick - Princes Freeway RoadworksPrinces Freeway - Berwick01 Jun 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 19/03/2026 and 19/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry/exit ramp lane(s) closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MONASH OUT-PRINCES RAMP OF, PRINCES HIGHWAY18 Mar 2026 – 18 Jul 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 30/01/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 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.MONASH FREEWAY, BELGRAVE-HALLAM-MONASH OUT RAMP ON29 Jan 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 30/01/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 9:00 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.MONASH FREEWAY, BELGRAVE-HALLAM-MONASH OUT RAMP ON29 Jan 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 20/08/2025 and 12/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES-MONASH OUT RAMP ON, PRINCES FREEWAY19 Aug 2025 – 12 Dec 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 07/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.PRINCES HIGHWAY, CRANBOURNE ROAD06 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 09/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.PRINCES HIGHWAY, RAVEN CRESCENT08 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 09/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.NARRE WARREN NORTH ROAD, CRANBOURNE ROAD08 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 09/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.PRINCES HIGHWAY, RICHARDSON STREET08 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 09/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.CRANBOURNE ROAD, FULLARD ROAD08 May 2026 – 30 Aug 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).

155 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • VICSMART - Development of an Outbuilding
    24 VALLEY FAIR DRIVE NARRE WARREN 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Five Lot Subdivision
    551 PRINCES HIGHWAY NARRE WARREN 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Development of Seven Dwellings
    39 VALLEY FAIR DRIVE NARRE WARREN 3805NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of Six Dwellings
    15-16 ST JAMES COURT NARRE WARREN 3805NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of a Dwelling on a lot less than 300m2
    3 CHICORY CHASE NARRE WARREN 3805Lapsed
  • Ten Lot Subdivision
    31 VALLEY FAIR DRIVE NARRE WARREN 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision and Creation of Restriction
    11 WARWICKSHIRE COURT NARRE WARREN 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Second Dwelling
    1 SCOBLE PLACE NARRE WARREN 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of a Child Care Centre and Display of Advertising Signage
    6 MEADOW WOOD WALK NARRE WARREN 3805NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of Five Dwellings
    4 HAVEN COURT NARRE WARREN 3805NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of Three Dwellings
    8 WILLOW COURT NARRE WARREN 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Use of the Front Portion of the Building as an Education Centre
    FY 1/6 DEBLIN DRIVE NARRE WARREN 3805NOD issued by a delegate
  • Section 24A (Vesting of Reserve)
    442-496P PRINCES HIGHWAY NARRE WARREN 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Six (6) Attached Double Storey Dwellings and Reduction in Car Parking Requirements under Clause 52.06 of the Casey Planning Scheme
    34 MEADOW WOOD WALK NARRE WARREN 3805NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of Six Dwellings and Reduction in Car Parking requirements
    7 FARMERS WAY NARRE WARREN 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Second Dwelling and Alterations and Additions to an existing Dwelling
    2 GARNET CLOSE NARRE WARREN 3805In progress
  • Buildings and Works, New Signage and Alterations to Existing Signage to an Existing Motor Vehicle Dealership
    518 PRINCES HIGHWAY NARRE WARREN 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three Lot Subdivision
    6 CORAL GUM COURT NARRE WARREN 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Second Dwelling and Addition and Alteration to Existing Dwelling
    10 BARONDI AVENUE NARRE WARREN 3805NOD issued by a delegate
  • Licensed Premises (Packaged Liquor Licence)
    SHOP 1160/25-55 OVERLAND DRIVE NARRE WARREN 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Display of an Internally Illuminated Pole Sign
    91-93 VICTOR CRESCENT NARRE WARREN 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Two Dwellings
    20 RICHARDSON STREET NARRE WARREN 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and Additions to the existing Convenience Restaurant and the display of Internally Illuminated and Non-Illuminated Signage
    2-4 COVENTRY ROAD NARRE WARREN 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Two Dwellings
    22 TRENTWOOD ROAD NARRE WARREN 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART - Two Lot Subdivision
    11 Upton CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Licensed Premises
    FY 4/1 VESPER DRIVE NARRE WARREN 3805Withdrawn
  • Use of a Medical Centre
    190 CENTRE ROAD NARRE WARREN 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged Development of Buildings and Works and Signage in Association with a Section 1 Use (Convenience Restaurant)
    19 LINK ROAD NARRE WARREN 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works and Business Identification Signage (Internally and Externally Iluminated) associated with a Food and Drink Premises
    10 BRECHIN DRIVE NARRE WARREN 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Second Dwelling and Alterations and Additions to an existing Dwelling
    8 MOLLIS CLOSE NARRE WARREN 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision and Removal of Restriction
    15 BUNBURY AVENUE NARRE WARREN 3805Lapsed
  • Alterations and Additions to an Existing Medical Centre and Office
    48 WEBB STREET NARRE WARREN 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 24A (Vesting of Reserve)
    MALCOLM COURT NARRE WARREN 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART - Two Lot Subdivision
    25 Blue Gum CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Dwelling on Lot Less than 300m2
    3 CHICORY CHASE NARRE WARREN 3805Lapsed

  • May 2021

  • VICSMART - Two Lot Subdivision
    22 DENVER DRIVE NARRE WARREN 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART ¿ Buildings and Works associated with the Development of a Bitumen Sealed area for the Display and Storage of Cars
    518 PRINCES HIGHWAY NARRE WARREN 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Car Wash Facility at the existing Car Dealership
    4-6 PRESTIGE PLACE NARRE WARREN 3805Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The erection of a dual occupancy development, generally in accordance with the submitted plans
    UNIT 1/57 AMBER CRESCENT NARRE WARREN 3805NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of Two Dwellings
    33 FOUNTAIN DRIVE NARRE WARREN 3805Withdrawn

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

270 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol
  • First Choice LiquorAlcohol

    25-55 Overland Drive

  • Ritchies Supa IGA LiquorAlcohol
  • Commonwealth BankATM
  • Baby BuntingBaby Goods

    430 Princes Highway

  • Afghan BakeryBakery

    13 Webb Street

  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • Westpac/BOMBank
  • Bathware DirectBathroom Furnishing

    8-10 Vesper Drive, Narre Warren

  • Forty WinksBed

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

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

Parks & reserves

24 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Amber Crescent ReservePark
  • Angus Facey ReservePark
  • Antonietta Toscano ReservePark
  • Archibald Avenue ReservePark
  • Brechin GardensPark
  • Cardinal Court ReservePark
  • Ernst Wanke Road ReservePark
  • Forsyth Court ReservePark
  • Harry Oakes ReservePark
  • John Byron ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
22
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Casey City HealthPrinces Highwayclinic
  • Chemist WarehousePrinces Highwaypharmacy
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Dentistdentist
  • Doctordoctor
  • Embrace A Smile OrthodonticsSpringwood Avenuedentist
  • Farrelly ChiropracticPrinces Highwaydoctor
  • Fountain Gate Medical CentreKurrajong Roaddoctor
  • Fountain Gate PhysiotherapyPrinces Highwayphysiotherapist
  • Martin & Wilson EyecareWebb Streetoptometrist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

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

Childcare

7 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Apple Blossoms Early Learningchildcare
  • Fountain Gate KindergartenSylvanwood Crescentkindergarten
  • Glorykids Childcare Centre and KindergartenRebound Courtchildcare
  • Kool Kids Childcarechildcare
  • Narre KidsPrinces Highwaykindergarten
  • Oatlands KindgartenRozzy Paradekindergarten
  • kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

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)
59
Parks (OSM)
51

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
73.6/100
National rank
76th in Australia
State rank
19th in VIC
Peer rank
#3 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#12 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime328
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime739
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime457
  • B49 Other Theftcrime355
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime255
  • Apple Blossoms Early Learningchildcarechildcare
  • Fountain Gate KindergartenchildcareSylvanwood Crescentkindergarten
  • Glorykids Childcare Centre and KindergartenchildcareRebound Courtchildcare
  • Kool Kids Childcarechildcarechildcare
  • Narre KidschildcarePrinces Highwaykindergarten

Data sources & freshness

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