Narre Warren, VIC 3805 — Suburb Profile
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In short
Narre Warren is a southeastern suburb of Melbourne, 38km from the CBD, seat of the City of Casey council and anchored by Westfield Fountain Gate shopping centre and Narre Warren railway station. It has a population of around 27,700 with a young average age of 35 and mostly families. Housing is dominated by detached houses with a median price of $802,000.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 27,689
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $1,741 /week
- Median personal income
- $741 /week
- Median family income
- $1,924 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Casey
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - South East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Holt
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $580 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Median house price
- $802,000
- Rent share of household income
- 33%
Schools
- Fountain Gate Secondary College
- Narre Warren South P-12 College
Transport
- Pakenham line — Narre Warren Station
- Westfield Fountain Gate bus interchange
Lifestyle & amenities
Family-oriented suburb in Melbourne's southeast growth corridor, home to a diverse population with many households earning below the Greater Melbourne average. Westfield Fountain Gate is the main commercial hub, alongside Bunjil Place civic precinct and the City of Casey offices.
- 3 cafés
- 17 restaurants
- 29 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 16 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 38.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 73.1% of the 2,935 resolvable premises in Narre Warren. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 73.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 1.8%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 23.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 1.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4,686 across postcode 3805 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 2,914 property offences, 833 violent offences, 228 public order offences.
- Wider Casey LGA: 7,426 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Narre Warren?
Narre Warren (VIC 3805) had 27,689 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Casey local government area.
What is the median rent in Narre Warren?
The median advertised rent in Narre Warren is $580/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Narre Warren?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Narre Warren. Nearest include: Fountain Gate Secondary College, Narre Warren South P-12 College. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Narre Warren?
Narre Warren is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (73.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Narre Warren?
Across postcode 3805, 4,686 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (2,914), violent (833), public order (228). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Narre Warren?
In Narre Warren, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (38.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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