Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Nar Nar Goon

52 km²

Nar Nar Goon has somewhat more residents than usual and somewhat fewer graduates than the norm.

It also has a slightly younger population and somewhat more renters than the norm.

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📍 Nar Nar Goon, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,023▲ +1.0%since 2011 Median age41 yrs▲ +5.1%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.7%People aged 65 and over14.6%Children under 1518.3%People in a de facto relationship11.3%▲ +19.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Nar Nar Goon, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Children (0–14) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)31.1%

Young adults (25–44)23.0%

Children (0–14)18.3%

Seniors (65+)14.6%

Youth (15–24)12.1%

Marital status

In Nar Nar Goon, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (8%).

Married48%
Never married36%
Divorced8%
Widowed4%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Nar Nar Goon, the largest group is Australia at 91%, followed by England (4%) and India (2%).

Australia80.7%

England3.8%

India1.8%

New Zealand1.4%

Philippines0.4%

Italy0.3%

Ancestry

In Nar Nar Goon, the largest group is Australian at 37%, followed by English (33%) and Scottish (8%).

Australian43.5%

English38.7%

Scottish9.5%

Irish9.1%

Dutch6.1%

Italian5.1%

German2.2%

Indian0.9%

Filipino0.9%

Chinese0.7%

Language

People using another language at home5.6%

Language used at home

In Nar Nar Goon, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Punjabi (2%) and Italian (1%).

English only87.8%

Punjabi1.6%

Italian0.6%

Mandarin0.5%

Religion

People with no religion41.2%

Religious affiliation

In Nar Nar Goon, the largest group is Christianity at 51%, followed by No religion (45%) and Other religions (2%).

Christianity51%
No religion45%
Other religions2%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism1%
Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1237.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher9.7%

Highest year of school

In Nar Nar Goon, the largest group is Year 12 at 41%, followed by Year 10 (24%) and Year 11 (20%).

Year 1237.3%

Year 1022.3%

Year 1118.3%

Year 9 or below14.0%

Highest qualification level

In Nar Nar Goon, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 60%, followed by Bachelor degree (18%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (16%).

Certificate III / IV46.4%

Bachelor degree14.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.7%

Certificate I / II2.2%

Postgraduate degree1.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.0%

Field of qualification

In Nar Nar Goon, the largest group is Engineering & related at 23%, followed by Management & commerce (17%) and Architecture & building (13%).

Engineering & related18.8%

Management & commerce13.5%

Architecture & building10.6%

Society & culture10.2%

Health7.6%

Education5.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.9%

Agriculture & environment4.1%

Creative arts3.1%

Information technology1.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$776▲ +32.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,664▲ +23.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,022▲ +35.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week8.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week18.5%

Household income distribution

In Nar Nar Goon, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (28%) and Under $650 (18%).

$1,500–$2,99928.7%

$650–$1,49924.4%

Under $65015.6%

$3,000–$3,9999.9%

$4,000 or more8.5%

Personal income distribution

In Nar Nar Goon, the largest group is Under $650 at 43%, followed by $650–$1,499 (39%) and $1,500–$2,999 (16%).

Under $65039.7%

$650–$1,49935.7%

$1,500–$2,99914.6%

$3,000 or more2.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.7%People with a mental health condition9.9%People needing help with daily activities3.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Nar Nar Goon, the largest group is None at 66%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (8%).

None60.0%

One condition20.3%

Two conditions7.3%

Three or more3.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Nar Nar Goon, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Asthma (19%) and Mental health (19%).

Arthritis10.8%

Asthma9.9%

Mental health9.9%

Other condition6.5%

Diabetes4.6%

Heart disease3.9%

Cancer3.2%

Lung condition2.2%

Stroke1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.9%People providing unpaid care14.5%People caring for children unpaid27.7%People who served in the Defence Force0.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7▼ -6.9%since 2011 One-parent families14.1%People living alone21.3%▲ +41.4%since 2011

Family composition

In Nar Nar Goon, the largest group is Couples with children at 60%, followed by Couples without children (24%) and One-parent families (14%).

Couples with children60%
Couples without children24%
One-parent families14%
Other families2%

Household size

In Nar Nar Goon, the largest group is 2 people at 33%, followed by 1 person (21%) and 3 people (17%).

2 people33.5%

1 person21.3%

3 people16.8%

4 people16.2%

5 people9.1%

6 or more4.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$305▲ +84.8%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,997▲ +31.6%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting21.6%Homes owned outright34.9%Separate (detached) houses98.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms84.7%▼ -4.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Nar Nar Goon, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 39%, followed by Owned outright (36%) and Rented (22%).

Owned with a mortgage39%
Owned outright36%
Rented22%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Nar Nar Goon, the largest group is Separate house at 97%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (1%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house97%
Townhouse / semi-detached1%
Flat or apartment1%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Nar Nar Goon, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 4 bedrooms (36%) and 2 bedrooms (13%).

3 bedrooms40.3%

4 bedrooms34.9%

2 bedrooms12.5%

5 or more9.4%

1 bedroom1.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Nar Nar Goon, the largest group is $200–$349 at 54%, followed by $350–$549 (31%) and Under $200 (9%).

$200–$34946.1%

$350–$54926.3%

Under $2007.9%

$550–$7495.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Nar Nar Goon, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 47%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (25%) and $3,000 or more (15%).

$1,800–$2,99946.3%

$1,000–$1,79924.6%

$3,000 or more14.9%

Under $1,00011.9%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.3%▲ +10.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Nar Nar Goon, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 37%, followed by 3 vehicles (23%) and 1 vehicle (20%).

2 vehicles36.8%

3 vehicles23.0%

1 vehicle20.1%

4 or more17.8%

No vehicle2.3%

How people get to work

In Nar Nar Goon, the largest group is Car (driver) at 67%, followed by Worked at home (26%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)54.8%

Worked at home21.0%

Car (passenger)3.5%

Walked1.8%

Train0.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years25.2%Recent arrivals from overseas5.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.2%Labour-force participation68.8%Employed full-time56.6%

Industries people work in

In Nar Nar Goon, the largest group is Construction at 17%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (11%) and Manufacturing (10%).

Construction16.1%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing10.7%

Manufacturing9.4%

Health care & social assistance7.6%

Retail trade7.0%

Transport & warehousing6.6%

Education & training6.6%

Professional & technical4.8%

Public administration & safety4.8%

Accommodation & food4.2%

Occupations people work in

In Nar Nar Goon, the largest group is Managers at 20%, followed by Technicians & trades (20%) and Labourers (13%).

Managers19.6%

Technicians & trades19.4%

Labourers12.4%

Clerical & administrative11.1%

Machinery operators & drivers10.7%

Community & personal service9.6%

Professionals8.3%

Sales workers6.6%

Nearby areas

Tynong Koo Wee Rup North Cora Lynn Nar Nar Goon North Bayles Maryknoll Pakenham South Tynong North

👥 Demographics & Identity