Deniliquin Surrounds
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Deniliquin Surrounds' population is approximately 7,025 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 188 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 6,837. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates; Deniliquin Surrounds had an estimated resident population of 6,901 in June 2024 and gained 112 validated new addresses after the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 0.40 persons per square kilometer. The area's 2.7% growth since the census is close to the non-metro average of 4.8%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 78.6% of recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses 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 from 2022 (base year 2021) are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on current demographic trends, Deniliquin Surrounds is expected to increase by approximately 512 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of around 5.4% over the 17-year period.

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 approximately 21 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 108 homes were approved, with an additional three approved so far in FY-26. On average, about 0.7 people have moved to the area per dwelling built over these five years.

This indicates that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is around $678,000, suggesting developers are focusing on the premium market with high-end developments. In this financial year alone, $6.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Deniliquin Surrounds has roughly half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person.

Nationally, it places among the 38th percentile of areas assessed, indicating more limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing homes. This is below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and potentially pointing to planning constraints. 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 approximately 382 residents through to 2041. 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 moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 73 projects potentially impacting the area. Notable ones include Deniliquin Solar Farm Stage 2, Merino Wind Farm and Battery, Deniliquin Agricultural Research Facility, and Deniliquin Water Treatment Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Deniliquin Surrounds well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Deniliquin Surrounds has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

In the past year, employment grew by 4.4%. As of June 2025, 4,009 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate at 1.1% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation is similar to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Dominant sectors include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing has particularly high employment at 7.6 times the regional average. Health care & social assistance has limited presence with 9.1% employment compared to 16.9% regionally. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. In the past year, employment increased by 4.4%, labour force grew by 4.5%, and unemployment remained unchanged. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment contracted by 0.1%, labour force grew by 0.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia projects national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary between sectors. Applying these projections to Deniliquin Surrounds' employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 4.7% over five years and 10.8% over ten years. These projections are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

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

Deniliquin Surrounds had a median taxpayer income of $44,038 and an average income of $53,511 in financial year 2022. This was lower than the national average, with Rest of NSW having a median income of $49,459 and an average income of $62,998. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $49,591 (median) and $60,259 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Deniliquin Surrounds fell between the 14th and 17th percentiles nationally. Income distribution showed that 28.0% of locals (1,967 people) earned between $800 and $1,499, contrasting with the surrounding region where the $1,500 to $2,999 bracket led at 29.9%. Residents retained 91.6% of their income after housing costs, but total disposable income ranked at just the 22nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

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

The latest Census evaluated dwelling structures within Deniliquin Surrounds as 94.4% houses and 5.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 89.8% houses and 10.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Deniliquin Surrounds was recorded at 53.4%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (28.2%) or rented (18.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,083, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,285 and significantly below the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Deniliquin Surrounds was recorded at $170, substantially lower than Non-Metro NSW's $235 and the national figure of $375.

Deniliquin Surrounds has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 68.8% of all households, including 25.8% couples with children, 35.5% couples without children, and 6.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 31.2%, with lone person households at 29.3% and group households making up 2.0%. The median household size is 2.4 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.3.

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

The area has lower university qualification rates at 15.0%, compared to the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 12.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 29.3%.

Educational participation is high at 28.2%, including 11.9% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 2.2% pursuing tertiary education. There are 9 schools operating within Deniliquin Surrounds educating approximately 515 students. Education provision is balanced with 8 primary and 1 secondary school serving distinct age groups. School places per 100 residents (7.3) fall below the regional average (9.4), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

The analysis shows that within Deniliquin Surrounds there are currently 292 operational public transport stops. These include both train and bus services. There are a total of 59 unique routes serving these stops, which together facilitate 451 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of the transport system is considered limited, with residents on average being located 845 meters away from their nearest stop. Across all routes, service frequency averages at approximately 64 trips per day, resulting in about one weekly trip per individual stop.

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 with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~3,301 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 10.9% and 8.4% of residents respectively. A total of 64.9% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 60.6% across Rest of NSW. The area has 26.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,891 people), which is lower than the 30.5% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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, as per the census data from June 2016, had a cultural diversity index of below average. This was reflected in its population composition: 88.9% were Australian citizens, 94.0% were born in Australia, and 97.2% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 55.4% of the population, compared to 58.1% across the Rest of NSW.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (34.4%), English (32.7%), and Scottish (10.2%). Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation was higher at 3.1%, compared to the regional average of 2.5%. Irish ancestry was also relatively high at 9.0% (regional average: 9.9%) and Filipino ancestry was slightly above the regional average at 0.9% (regional average: 0.5%).

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

Deniliquin Surrounds has a median age of 49, which is higher than the Rest of NSW figure of 43 and Australia's figure of 38. The 65-74 age cohort is notably over-represented in Deniliquin Surrounds at 16.2%, compared to the Rest of NSW average of 10.9%. This concentration is well above the national average of 9.4%. In contrast, the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 8.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 65-74 age group has grown from 14.2% to 16.2%, while the 15-24 cohort has increased from 8.2% to 9.5%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has declined from 17.3% to 15.7%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Deniliquin Surrounds' age structure. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 222 people (39%), from 576 to 799. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 65% of population growth, indicating demographic aging trends. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 15-24 and 5-14 age cohorts.