Narre Warren North (Vic.)

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According to investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside recent address points verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Narre Warren North has an estimated residency of 8,074 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 41 residents (0.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a headcount of 8,033 people. This variance is calculated from the estimated resident population of 8,074, formulated by Districts using the most recent ABS ERP numbers from June 2025 and 69 verified new addresses added since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 366 persons per square kilometer, which indicates substantial space for each resident and potential capacity for future building projects. Local population growth was mostly fueled by net overseas migration, which represented approximately 98.0% of the total demographic expansion during recent times.

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The suburb of Narre Warren North boasts a highly skilled labor force, with the building and construction sector being especially well represented, alongside an unemployment rate of only 2.6%, and an estimated job growth rate of 4.5% over the past year, according to Districts regional aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 4,649 employed local residents, while the unemployment rate sits 2.2% lower than the Greater Melbourne mark of 4.8%, and participation in the labor market is closely aligned with the Greater Melbourne level of 70.2%. Census records show a substantial 25.4% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although this should be viewed in light of pandemic lockdowns.

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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by Districts for financial year 2023, the suburb of Narre Warren North has a median taxpayer income of $54,074 and an average of $75,880. This is exceptionally high on a national scale, though it sits in contrast to Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $59,276 for the median and $83,180 for the average. Census records show that household income levels are in the top tier nationally at the 93rd percentile ($2,634 weekly), whereas personal incomes rank lower at the 48th percentile. Looking at income distributions, the largest segment includes 31.0% of local taxpayers (2,502 people) in the - bracket, similar to the wider region where of taxpayers fall. Financial strength is evident, with of local households earning high weekly incomes above which supports strong retail spending. Once housing expenses are paid, residents retain of their earnings, indicating substantial disposable income, and the suburb sits in the th decile for the SEIFA index of relative advantage.

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Residential property types in the suburb of Narre Warren North at the time of the last Census consisted of 98.9% standalone houses and 1.1% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, apartments, or other structures, compared to the Melbourne metropolitan profile of 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative formats. At the same time, home ownership in the suburb of Narre Warren North was far higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average, sitting at 42.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (53.8%) or renting (4.0%). The median monthly home loan payment was much higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average at $2,212, while median weekly rent was recorded at $410, compared to metropolitan figures of $2,000 and $390. Across the nation, mortgage costs in the suburb of Narre Warren North are considerably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent payments also exceed the national median of $375.

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Families represent the vast majority of households at 91.1%, consisting of couples with children at 55.0%, couples without children at 28.6%, and single parents with children at 6.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 8.9%, with single-person households representing 7.9% and group households comprising 1.2%. The median household occupancy of 3.4 individuals is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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The locality faces educational disparities, with university graduation rates (24.4%) sitting significantly lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This highlights a clear gap and a chance for focused educational programs. Undergraduate degrees are the most common tertiary credential at 17.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Professional and trade qualifications are highly prevalent, with 34.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (22.6%).

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Public transit records show 22 active transit stops in the suburb of Narre Warren North, consisting of various bus options. These transit locations are serviced by 13 distinct routes, which combine to support 1,015 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is classified as moderate, with residents living an average of 542 meters from their nearest transit stop. Being a residential outer area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary choice for 97% of commuters. Average motor vehicle ownership is 2.6 per household, which is above the metropolitan average. A high 25.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic restrictions.

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An evaluation of health metrics shows strong outcomes across the suburb of Narre Warren North, according to Districts analysis of mortality rates and chronic illnesses, with younger demographics showing particularly low rates of common health conditions, and private healthcare insurance levels are exceptionally high, covering approximately 57% of the population (~4,585 people).

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The suburb of Narre Warren North displays higher cultural diversity than most property markets, with 31.6% of residents born outside Australia and 30.9% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 54.3% of the community. The most distinct variance from metropolitan averages is seen in Islam, which is practiced by 10.1% of residents compared to 5.6% across Greater Melbourne.

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The median age of 42 years in the suburb of Narre Warren North is much higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37, and also older than the national median of 38 years. The 55 - 64 age bracket is heavily represented at 15.8% compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 9.2%. Post-2021 Census data indicates the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 16.0% to 17.6% of the population, while the 75 to 84 bracket grew from 4.6% to 6.1%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort shrank from 13.3% to 11.8% and the to group fell from to . Population projections for suggest major demographic shifts for the suburb of Narre Warren North. The to age group will lead this trend, expanding by ( people) to reach from . In total, residents aged and over will make up of all population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the suburb. Meanwhile, the to and to age cohorts are projected to contract.

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Narre Warren North currently has an estimated 282 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 174 children aged 0-2 and 116 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 18% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 9% by 2041 (to approximately 257 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 779. Birth rates in the area have averaged 6.8 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally).