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

Deniliquin Surrounds' population is approximately 7,028 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 191 people, a 2.8% rise from the 2021 Census count of 6,837. The change was inferred using the estimated resident population of 6,899 in June 2024 and the addition of 114 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 0.40 persons per square kilometer. Deniliquin Surrounds' growth rate of 2.8% since the census is within 2.3 percentage points of the non-metro area's growth rate of 5.1%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 78.6% of overall population gains in recent periods.

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, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, 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. Based on demographic trends and latest annual ERP population numbers, Deniliquin Surrounds is expected to increase by approximately 512 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 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, a total of 108 homes were approved, with an additional 4 approved so far in FY-26. The average population growth per dwelling built over these years was 0.7 people.

This suggests that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction cost value of new dwellings was $465,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, $6.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting 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 and ranks among the 38th percentile nationally, offering more limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing homes.

This is below average nationally, suggesting maturity in the area and possible planning constraints. Recent building activity consists solely of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 508 people, indicating a quiet, low activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Deniliquin Surrounds is projected to gain 379 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

The performance of a region is significantly impacted by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 73 projects that are expected to influence the area. Notable projects 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 projects likely to have the most relevance.

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

Deniliquin Surrounds has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. Its unemployment rate is 2.6%, lower than the Rest of NSW's 3.8%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 0.9%. As of September 2025, 3,955 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.2% below the regional average and workforce participation similar to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Dominant employment sectors include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has a notable concentration, being 7.6 times higher than the regional average.

Health care & social assistance has limited presence at 9.1% compared to the regional 16.9%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. In the 12 months prior, employment increased by 0.9%, labour force by 1.3%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment contracted by 0.5% and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2,260 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National forecasts suggest employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 10.8% over ten years in Deniliquin Surrounds, based on industry-specific projections applied to its local employment mix.

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

The Deniliquin Surrounds SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $44,038 and an average 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%. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Deniliquin Surrounds fell between the 13th and 17th percentiles nationally. The predominant income cohort was $800 - 1,499, with 28.0% of locals (1,967 people) earning within this range. Housing costs were modest, with 91.6% of income retained, but total disposable income ranked at 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

In Deniliquin Surrounds, as per the latest Census, 94.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 5.5% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 89.8% houses and 10.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Deniliquin Surrounds stood at 53.4%, with mortgaged properties at 28.2% and rented ones at 18.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,083, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,285. The median weekly rent in Deniliquin Surrounds was $170, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $235. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,083 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 31.2%, with lone person households at 29.3% and group households comprising 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 discrepancy presents both challenges and opportunities for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common among qualifications, 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, with 28.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (11.9%), secondary education (8.5%), and tertiary education (2.2%).

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

Transport analysis shows 292 active transport stops operating within Deniliquin Surrounds. These include both train and bus services. There are 59 individual routes servicing these stops, providing a total of 451 weekly passenger trips.

Residents' accessibility to public transport is rated as limited, with an average distance of 845 meters to the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 64 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 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 (~3,303 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. As of 2021, 26.9% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,891 people), which is lower than the 30.5% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors in Deniliquin Surrounds are above average, performing even 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, surveyed in 2016, had a low cultural diversity with 88.9% citizens, 94.0% born in Australia, and 97.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, at 55.4%, compared to 58.1% regionally. Top ancestry groups were Australian (34.4%), English (32.7%), and Scottish (10.2%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation was higher at 3.1% (vs regional 2.5%), Irish at 9.0% (vs 9.9%), and Filipino at 0.9% (vs 0.5%).

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

The median age in Deniliquin Surrounds is 49, which exceeds the Rest of NSW figure of 43 and is higher than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 65-74 age cohort is notably over-represented in Deniliquin Surrounds at 16.2%, compared to the Rest of NSW average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 8.2%. This concentration of the 65-74 cohort is significantly higher than the national figure of 9.4%. Between 2021 and the present day, the percentage of the population in the 65-74 age group has increased from 14.2% to 16.2%, while the 15-24 age cohort has risen from 8.2% to 9.5%. Conversely, the 55-64 age group has decreased from 17.3% to 15.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Deniliquin Surrounds' age structure. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 222 people, from 576 to 799, a 38% increase. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 65% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 15-24 and 5-14 age cohorts.