Deniliquin

Deniliquin has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Deniliquin's population, according to AreaSearch's analysis, is approximately 7,116 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 78 people, a 1.1% rise from the 2021 Census which reported a population of 7,038. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,053 in June 2024 and an additional 138 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 49 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Population projections indicate a decline of 48 persons by 2041, while specific age cohorts, notably the 75 to 84 age group, are projected to increase by 239 people.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Deniliquin, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Deniliquin has seen approximately 14 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 74 homes were approved, with an additional 11 approved so far in FY26. This level of approval suggests that new supply is likely keeping pace with demand, offering buyers good choice.

The average value of new homes being built is $433,000, which is somewhat higher than regional norms, reflecting quality-focused development. In the current financial year, $6.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating Deniliquin's primarily residential nature. When compared to the Rest of NSW, Deniliquin shows substantially reduced construction activity, with 64.0% fewer approvals per person than the regional average. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. The area also falls below the national average in terms of construction activity, suggesting its established nature and potential planning limitations.

New development in Deniliquin consists predominantly of detached houses, with 92.0% of approvals for this type of housing. Medium and high-density housing makes up the remaining 8.0%, maintaining the area's traditional low density character and appealing to those seeking family homes with space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 516 people, reflecting Deniliquin's quiet, low activity development environment. Given that the population is expected to remain stable or decline, Deniliquin should see reduced pressure on housing in the future, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Deniliquin has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 45thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include Deniliquin Hospital Redevelopment, Deniliquin Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), Hardinge Street Road Reconstruction Project, and Deniliquin Cultural Arts Center. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The labour market performance in Deniliquin lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Deniliquin has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, with essential services well represented. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. Over the past year, employment has been relatively stable.

As of September 2025, there are 3753 employed residents, an unemployment rate of 4.9% (1.2% above Rest of NSW's rate), and workforce participation at 66.5%. Census data shows that 6.5% work from home. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The area has a strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing (1.5 times the regional level) but mining employs only 0.1% of local workers (below Rest of NSW's 2.5%).

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 0.4%, labour force by 1.1%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment contract by 0.5% and unemployment rise by 0.4%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Deniliquin's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

The median taxpayer income in Deniliquin SA2 is $47,956 and the average is $55,337 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than the national averages of $52,390 median and $65,215 average in Rest of NSW. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $52,205 median and $60,240 average. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Deniliquin fall between the 13th and 25th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 27.3% of Deniliquin's population, equating to 1,942 individuals, earn within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to regional levels at 29.9%. Despite modest housing costs allowing for 88.4% income retention, total disposable income ranks at only the 18th percentile nationally.

Deniliquin is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Deniliquin, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 89.1% houses and 11.0% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Non-Metro NSW's figures of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Deniliquin stood at 42.0%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (30.4%) or rented (27.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Deniliquin was $1,083, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733 and significantly below the national average of $1,863 as of 2021. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure in Deniliquin was recorded at $230, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330 and substantially lower than the national figure of $375.

Deniliquin features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 62.4% of all households, including 20.8% couples with children, 31.0% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 37.6%, with lone person households at 35.0% and group households making up 2.5%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

Deniliquin faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 15.1%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are held by 39.6% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 30.0%. Educational participation is high, with 27.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.5% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 2.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transport in Deniliquin shows that there are 65 active transport stops currently operating, all of which are serviced by buses. These stops are connected by 26 individual routes, collectively offering 263 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as good, with residents typically living within 271 meters of the nearest stop. As Deniliquin is primarily a residential area, most commuting patterns involve outward travel from the town. The dominant mode of transportation remains cars at 92%, while walking accounts for 5% of trips. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling in Deniliquin is 1.3, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census data, a relatively low 6.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages out to approximately 37 trips per day across all routes, equating to about four weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Deniliquin is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data shows significant challenges for Deniliquin based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts, with a low rate of private health cover at approximately 47% of the total population (around 3,372 people), compared to 51.9% in Rest of NSW and the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 11.5% and 9.3% of residents respectively, while 59.5% report being completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% in Rest of NSW.

The working-age population faces significant health challenges with higher chronic condition rates. As of the latest data (2021), Deniliquin has 27.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,965 people), which is higher than the 23.0% in Rest of NSW, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

The latest Census data sees Deniliquin placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Deniliquin, as per the data, showed lower cultural diversity with 88.0% of its population being citizens, 93.3% born in Australia, and 96.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Deniliquin, accounting for 56.7%, which is slightly higher than the regional average of 55.9%. In terms of ancestry, Australians made up 35.2% of Deniliquin's population, significantly higher than the regional average of 30.0%.

English and Irish ancestry followed with 31.5% and 8.8%, respectively. Notably, Australian Aboriginal ancestry was overrepresented at 4.1% in Deniliquin compared to the regional average of 4.6%. Scottish ancestry also saw a higher representation at 8.5% versus the regional average of 8.0%. Maori ancestry, however, showed a slightly higher representation at 0.5% compared to the regional average of 0.3%.

Deniliquin hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Deniliquin's median age at 47 years is significantly higher than Rest of NSW's average of 43 years and exceeds the national average by 9 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 are particularly prominent, making up 14.8% of the population, while the 35-44 group comprises only 9.4%. This concentration of individuals aged 65-74 is notably higher than both the Rest of NSW average and the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of individuals aged 15-24 has increased from 10.7% to 11.9%, while those aged 25-34 have risen from 10.2% to 11.4%. Conversely, the proportion of individuals aged 45-54 has declined from 11.8% to 9.8%, and those aged 5-14 have decreased from 11.6% to 10.3%. By 2041, Deniliquin's age composition is projected to shift significantly. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by approximately one-third (205 people), reaching a total of 837 individuals from the previous count of 631. This growth is largely driven by an aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 70% of projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for both the 45-54 and 65-74 age cohorts.