Deniliquin Surrounds

Deniliquin Surrounds is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Deniliquin Surrounds's population is around 7,079 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 242 people (3.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,837 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,895 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 115 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 0.40 persons per square kilometer, providing ample space per person. Deniliquin Surrounds's 3.5% growth since the census positions it within 2.4 percentage points of the Rest of NSW (5.9%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 78.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Regarding demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of non-metropolitan areas nationally is expected, with the area expected to expand by 512 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 4.6% in total over the 17 years.

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

Deniliquin Surrounds has seen around 21 new homes approved per year, with 108 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 8 so far in FY-26. With an average of only 0.7 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts, while new dwellings are developed at an average construction cost of $465,000, showing that developers are focusing on the premium market with high-end developments. Additionally, $6.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature.

Compared to the rest of NSW, Deniliquin Surrounds has around half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person while it places in the 38th percentile of areas assessed nationally, meaning more limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing homes. This is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. Meanwhile, recent building activity consists entirely of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated count of 508 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment.

Population forecasts indicate Deniliquin Surrounds will gain 328 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Deniliquin Surrounds has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 73 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Deniliquin Solar Farm Stage 2, Merino Wind Farm and Battery, Deniliquin Agricultural Research Facility, and Deniliquin Water Treatment Upgrade, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Deniliquin Surrounds ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Deniliquin Surrounds features a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with diverse sector representation and an unemployment rate of just 2.7%. As of December 2025, 3,884 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 1.3% below Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (70.0% compared to Regional NSW's 61.3%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 24.2% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with employment levels at 7.6 times the regional average. Meanwhile, health care & social assistance has a limited presence with 9.1% employment compared to 16.9% regionally. While local employment opportunities exist in the area, it appears many residents commute elsewhere for work, based on the count of Census working population to local population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw the labour force decreasing by 1.9% alongside a 2.4% employment decline, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. This compares to Regional NSW, where employment fell by 1.2%, the labour force contracted by 0.8%, and unemployment rose 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Deniliquin Surrounds. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Deniliquin Surrounds's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 4.7% over five years and 10.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-23 reveals that income in the Deniliquin Surrounds SA2 is lower than average on a national basis, with the median assessed at $45,341 while the average income stands at $57,279. This contrasts with Regional NSW's figures of a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $49,358 (median) and $62,354 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Deniliquin Surrounds all fall between the 13th and 17th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows the largest segment comprises 28.0% earning $800 - 1,499 weekly (1,982 residents), diverging from the region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 29.9%. While housing costs are modest with 91.6% of income retained, the total disposable income ranks at just the 22nd percentile nationally and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

Dwelling structure within Deniliquin Surrounds, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 94.4% houses and 5.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Deniliquin Surrounds was well beyond that of Regional NSW, at 53.4%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (28.2%) or rented (18.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Regional NSW average at $1,083, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $170, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330. Nationally, Deniliquin Surrounds's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Deniliquin Surrounds has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households dominate at 68.8% of all households, comprising 25.8% couples with children, 35.5% couples without children, and 6.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 31.2%, with lone person households at 29.3% and group households comprising 2.0% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 people matches the Regional NSW average.

Deniliquin Surrounds 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 (15.0%) substantially below the NSW average of 32.2%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 12.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 39.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (29.3%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.9% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 2.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 319 active transport stops operating within Deniliquin Surrounds, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 53 individual routes, collectively providing 429 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 593 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 87%, with 9% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. Some 24.2% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 61 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 1 weekly trip per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Health performance in Deniliquin Surrounds is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Deniliquin Surrounds faces significant health challenges, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~3,369 people). This compares to 51.9% across Regional NSW. The national average is 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 10.9 and 8.4% of residents, respectively, while 64.9% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents show an above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 27.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,953 people), which is higher than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

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

Deniliquin Surrounds was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 88.9% of its population being citizens, 94.0% born in Australia, and 97.2% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Deniliquin Surrounds is Christianity, which makes up 55.4% of the population. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Deniliquin Surrounds are Australian, comprising 34.4% of the population, English, comprising 32.7% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 10.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is notably overrepresented at 3.1% of Deniliquin Surrounds (vs 4.6% regionally), Irish at 9.0% (vs 8.8%) and Filipino at 0.9% (vs 0.6%).

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

With a median age of 49, Deniliquin Surrounds notably exceeds the Regional NSW figure of 43 and is well above Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Regional NSW average, the 65 - 74 cohort is notably over-represented (16.8% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (8.1%). This 65 - 74 concentration is well above the national 9.5%. Since 2021, the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 14.2% to 16.8% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 8.2% to 9.6%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 17.3% to 15.1% and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 9.2% to 8.1%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Deniliquin Surrounds's age structure. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to experience strong growth, expanding by 207 people (35%) from 591 to 799. Senior residents (65+) will drive 62% of population growth, underscoring demographic aging trends. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 15 to 24 and 5 to 14 cohorts.