In Narre Warren North, forty kilometres from the Melbourne CBD, 90% of households own at least two cars, which The Australian reported in October to be the highest rate of car dependency in the country.
With very limited public transport opportunities in the area, locals embrace car culture as a way to get to work, to the shops, to schools, and to leisure activities. The central location also affords Narre Warren residents an easy trip to the Mornington Peninsula, Dandenong Ranges, and much more.
Although public transport strives to meet local demand, areas such as Narre Warren were developed with the automobile in mind. The opportunity to purchase a sizable property with space for a large garage or workshop also factors in Narre Warren North’s number of cars.
Car ownership, for many a necessity, is also a reflection of consumer behaviour, occupation, and even political orientation. In any case, most Narre Warren residents like the arrangement, with the suburb scoring almost 70% in reviews on streetadvisor.com. Locals cited facilities for families with kids, convenient shopping, great schools, and great neighbours as reasons for living in the area.
The Australian Automobile Association expects the car to continue to play a vital role in the lives of most Australians, as people look to the convenience and benefits of motoring. As Narre Warren matures, the opportunity for printing services to promote the varied lifestyle choices of the area continues to grow.
Some in Narre Warren may argue that car ownership is a lifestyle choice rather than a necessity. Many locals enjoy the area and its people, services, and opportunities. There are also great recreational facilities, like Lysterfield Park, for bush walking, a picnic, or even mountain biking.
Nationwide, news also emerged in late October that around half of Australian who had bought cars fairly recently are looking to downsize already.
