Narrawong flood & bushfire risk
Of Narrawong’s 463 mapped properties, 40% are in a mapped flood area and 100% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Narrawong’s flood exposure is above the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Narrawong
Flood and bushfire areas across Narrawong. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Narrawong
Narrawong sits in the Glenelg council area, which recorded 1,679 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 1,679 total. Figures are for the whole Glenelg council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Narrawong
Narrawong is mostly open space. The most common zones:
Open space / recreation — parks and sporting land; not for housing.
Zone: PUBLIC PARK AND RECREATION ZONE
Rural residential — acreage-style homes on large lots; semi-rural living.
Zone: RURAL LIVING ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
Township — small-town mix of homes, shops and local services.
Zone: TOWNSHIP ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
School catchments in Narrawong
Narrawong can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Narrawong
At the 2021 Census, 11% of Narrawong’s 462 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Narrawong
Glenelg council approved 67 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Glenelg council area (not just Narrawong). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.