Deniliquin
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Deniliquin's population is around 7,156 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 118 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,038 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,053 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 92 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 50 persons per square kilometer. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, population is projected to decline by 48 persons according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 age group, which is 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. Development approval data from the ABS is on a financial year basis: 74 homes in the past five years, FY-21 to FY-25, with 3 recorded so far in FY-26. The population decline suggests demand and supply are balanced, offering buyers good choice; average dwelling value is $503,000. This financial year has seen $6.8 million in commercial development approvals, indicating Deniliquin's primarily residential nature.

Compared to Rest of NSW, Deniliquin shows reduced construction (64.0% below regional average per person), supporting stronger demand and values for established dwellings. This is also under the national average, suggesting established area character and potential planning limitations. New development consists of 92.0% detached houses and 8.0% medium/high-density housing, maintaining Deniliquin's traditional low density character appealing to those seeking space. With an estimated 516 people per dwelling approval, population stability or decline is expected, reducing pressure on housing and potentially creating buyer opportunities.

With population expected to remain stable or decline, Deniliquin should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Deniliquin has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 13 projects that may impact the area. Key projects 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 relevant.

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Deniliquin shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Deniliquin's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs, with prominent essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 4.9% in June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.6% over the previous year.

As of June 2025, 3820 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate stood at 1.2% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation was lower at 53.9%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. The leading employment industries among residents were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Agriculture, forestry & fishing showed strong specialization with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level, while mining employed just 0.1% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 2.5%.

Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 4.6%, labour force grew by 4.4%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment contract by 0.1% over the same period, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data for NSW up to Sep-25 showed employment contracted by 0.41%, losing 19,270 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. National unemployment was at 4.5% with national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with industry-specific projections suggesting Deniliquin's local growth could approximate these figures.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

Deniliquin's median taxpayer income was $45,539 and average income was $52,725 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is lower than the national averages of $51,688 (median) and $66,842 (average). By March 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $50,366 and average income $58,314, based on a 10.6% growth in wages since financial year 2022. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Deniliquin fall between the 13th and 26th percentiles nationally. Income distribution reveals 27.3% of Deniliquin's population (1,953 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, slightly lower than the national average of 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 a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Deniliquin, as per the latest Census evaluation, 89.1% of dwellings were houses while 11.0% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is similar to Non-Metro NSW's dwelling structure which was 89.8% houses and 10.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Deniliquin stood at 42.0%, with the rest being mortgaged (30.4%) or rented (27.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,083, below Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,285 and significantly lower than Australia's national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Deniliquin was recorded at $230, slightly higher than Non-Metro NSW's $235 but 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 account for 62.4 percent of all households, consisting of 20.8 percent couples with children, 31.0 percent couples without children, and 9.6 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 37.6 percent, with lone person households comprising 35.0 percent and group households making up 2.5 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.3.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 15.1%, significantly below the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 10.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 39.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - 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. A robust network of six schools operates within Deniliquin, educating approximately 1,144 students. The area functions as an education hub with 16.0 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 9.4, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Transport analysis shows 63 active public transport stops in Deniliquin, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 38 unique routes, offering a total of 347 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents located an average of 297 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 49 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 5 weekly trips per 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 indicates significant health challenges in Deniliquin, with common conditions prevalent among both younger and older age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 47% (around 3,341 people), lower than the national average of 55.3%.

Key medical issues include arthritis (affecting 11.5%) and mental health concerns (9.3%), with 59.5% reporting no medical ailments, compared to 60.6% in Rest of NSW. The area has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 27.6% (around 1,976 people), compared to the 30.5% in Rest of NSW.

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, surveyed in 2016, had a cultural diversity index below the average. Its population was predominantly Australian citizens (88.0%), born in Australia (93.3%), and speaking English only at home (96.5%). Christianity was the major religion, with 56.7% of Deniliquin residents identifying as Christian, compared to 58.1% across Rest of NSW.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (35.2%), English (31.5%), and Irish (8.8%). Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation was higher than regional averages at 4.1%, while Scottish (8.5%) and Maori (0.5%) showed minor divergences from the Rest of NSW figures.

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

Deniliquin's median age is 47 years, which is significantly higher than the Rest of NSW average of 43 and substantially exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 are particularly prominent at 14.8%, while the 35-44 group is comparatively smaller at 9.4% compared to the Rest of NSW figure. This concentration of the 65-74 age group is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and now, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 10.7% to 11.9%, while those aged 25-34 increased from 10.2% to 11.4%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group has declined from 11.8% to 9.8%, and the 5-14 age group dropped from 11.6% to 10.3%. By 2041, Deniliquin is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading this demographic shift, the 75-84 age group will grow by 32%, reaching 837 people from a starting point of 634. The aging population trend is clear, with those aged 65 and above comprising 71% of projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 45-54 and 65-74 age cohorts.