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Victoria · Postcode 3805
Narre Warren postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 38 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Narre Warren at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Narre Warren vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Narre Warren | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,741 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $360 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 35 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.1% +VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3805 covers Narre Warren, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 38 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - South East region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Casey.
According to the 2021 Census, Narre Warren has a population of 27,689 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $1,741, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 210 (0.8% of residents).
Housing in Narre Warren includes a median weekly rent of $360, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 9,186 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 70.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Narre Warren scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
There are 9 schools in the Narre Warren area, including Fountain Gate Secondary College, Oatlands Primary School, Fountain Gate Primary School and others.
Narre Warren is part of the Casey - South statistical area in Victoria.
Narre Warren details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3805 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 27,689 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,741/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $741/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $360 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 14.5 km² |
| Population Density | 1905/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 9,186 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 210 (0.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -38.0302499 |
| Longitude | 145.3032906 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 38 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Casey - South |
| Local Government | Casey |
| Federal Electorate | Holt |
| State Electorate | Narre Warren South (South-Eastern Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 5,371 (19.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 3,749 (13.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 8,266 (29.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 6,942 (25.1%) |
| 65+ years | 3,366 (12.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 2,305 (8.3%) |
| Arthritis | 1,872 (6.8%) |
| Diabetes | 1,562 (5.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 920 (3.3%) |
| Cancer | 596 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 335 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 166 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 351 (3.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,730 (30.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3,817 (42.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 2,148 (23.7%) |
Schools in Narre Warren
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Narre Warren. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Narre Warren
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.