Narre Warren South, VIC 3805 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Narre Warren South is a rapidly developed outer suburb in Melbourne's southeast growth corridor, 44 km from the CBD, anchored by Casey Central shopping centre and local schools. It is home to around 31,000 residents, mainly families with above-average incomes. Housing is predominantly modern family homes with a median house price of $860,000 and weekly rent of $620.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 30,909
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $2,158 /week
- Median personal income
- $749 /week
- Median family income
- $2,174 /week
- Average household size
- 3.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- 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
- $620 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,937
- Median house price
- $860,000
- Rent share of household income
- 29%
Schools
- Narre Warren South P-12 College
- Strathaird Primary School
- Hillsmeade Primary School
Transport
- Pakenham Line — Narre Warren Station
- Bus routes to Casey Central (841, 847, 892)
Lifestyle & amenities
Family-focused suburb developed since the 1990s from former rural land, now featuring estates such as Berwick Springs and Hillsmeade. Key local hubs include Casey Central Shopping Centre and Amberly Park Shopping Centre; residents commute via nearby train stations and buses.
- 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 54.7% of the 7,745 resolvable premises in Narre Warren South. 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: 54.7%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 14.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 30.7%
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 South?
Narre Warren South (VIC 3805) had 30,909 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Casey local government area.
What is the median rent in Narre Warren South?
The median advertised rent in Narre Warren South is $620/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Narre Warren South?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Narre Warren South. Nearest include: Narre Warren South P-12 College, Strathaird Primary School, Hillsmeade Primary School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Narre Warren South?
Narre Warren South is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (54.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Narre Warren South?
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 South?
In Narre Warren South, 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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