Narromine

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

Narromine's population was approximately 6,458 as of May 2021. By May 2026, it is estimated to be around 6,500, reflecting an increase of 42 people (0.7%) since the 2021 Census. This change is inferred from the ABS's estimated resident population of 6,499 in June 2025 and an additional 64 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is approximately 1.1 persons per square kilometer. Narromine's growth rate of 0.7% since the census places it within 2.1 percentage points of the SA4 region (2.8%). Natural growth contributed about 70.7% of overall population gains 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 years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the area's population is projected to decrease by 859 persons according to this methodology. However, specific age cohorts like those aged 85 and over are expected to grow, with a projected increase of 68 people in this age group.

The level of residential development activity in Narromine is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Narromine has received approximately 12 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 62 homes. As of FY-26, 10 approvals have been recorded. The population decline in recent years has maintained adequate housing supply relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $393,000.

This financial year has seen $3.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Narromine has significantly less development activity, 66.0% below the regional average per person. The limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. This level is also lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. New development consists of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, offering a mix of medium-density options across price brackets. This represents a shift from the area's existing housing composition, currently 94.0% houses, indicating decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles' need for diverse, affordable housing options.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 577 people, reflecting Narromine's quiet development environment. With stable or declining population forecasts, Narromine may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Narromine has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 43rdth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects that may impact this area. Key projects include Macquarie Estate, Narromine Water Treatment Plant, Rail Corridor Program - Narromine To Gowrie, and Narromine Industrial Precinct. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Narromine demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Narromine has a balanced workforce with representation across white and blue collar jobs and various sectors. As of December 2025, the unemployment rate is 2.9%. In comparison to Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%, Narromine's rate is 1.0% lower.

Workforce participation in Narromine is somewhat below standard at 58.3%, compared to Regional NSW's 60.5%. According to Census responses, 14.3% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Narromine has a particular specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 4.8 times the regional level.

Conversely, health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 13.0% compared to the regional average of 16.9%. The area appears to have limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending in May-25, labour force decreased by 5.4%, and employment declined by 5.7% in Narromine, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional NSW where employment contracted by 1.2%, labour force fell by 0.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Narromine's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.5% over five years and 12.0% over ten years, although this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Narromine SA2 has an income below the national average. The median income is $49,708 and the average income is $57,362. 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 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Narromine SA2 would be approximately $54,838 (median) and $63,282 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Narromine rank modestly, between the 21st and 32nd percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 30.1% of the community earns between $1,500 and $2,999 (1,956 individuals), which aligns with regional levels where this cohort likewise represents 29.9%. Housing costs are modest in Narromine, with 89.1% of income retained. However, the total disposable income ranks at just the 28th percentile nationally.

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

Dwelling structure in Narromine, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 93.9% houses and 6.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Narromine stood at 44.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.1% and rented dwellings at 25.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,200, below Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Narromine was $240, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Narromine's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 68.5% of all households, including 26.4% couples with children, 28.2% couples without children, and 12.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 31.5%, with lone person households at 29.1% and group households comprising 2.4%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 15.7%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 39.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (30.8%).

Educational participation is high, with 33.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 14.2% in primary, 10.4% in secondary, and 2.0% in tertiary education.

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

Narromine has 332 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are covered by 42 routes, serving 1,147 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average 188 meters from the nearest stop. Most commutes are outward-bound due to its residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode at 90%, while 7% walk. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 14.3% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 163 trips daily across all routes, equating to roughly 3 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centerpoint.

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

Narromine faces significant health challenges according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial in both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is low at approximately 48% of the total population (around 3,094 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 10.1% of residents) and asthma (9.4%). Approximately 64.3% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, slightly higher than the 63.3% figure for Regional NSW. Working-age residents have a notably high prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has a relatively high proportion of seniors, with 22.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,455 people). Health outcomes among seniors present additional challenges, ranking higher than the general population nationally.

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

Narromine's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 85.6% of its population being citizens born in Australia who speak English only at home. The dominant religion is Christianity, practiced by 73.3%, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Australian (33.1%), English (28.8%), and Australian Aboriginal (14.5%), which is significantly higher than the regional average of 4.6%.

Notably, Irish ancestry is overrepresented at 7.9%, compared to 8.8% regionally, and Scottish ancestry stands at 7.3%, versus 8.0%.

Narromine's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Narromine's median age is 41 years, slightly lower than Regional NSW's average of 43 but modestly higher than Australia's national average of 38. The 0-4 age group comprises 7.0% of Narromine's population, compared to Regional NSW's figure. However, the 65-74 cohort makes up only 11.1%. According to post-2021 Census data, the percentage of Narromine residents aged 15 to 24 has increased from 10.6% to 12.1%, while those aged 75 to 84 have risen from 7.4% to 8.5%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5 to 14 has declined from 14.9% to 13.1%, and those aged 55 to 64 have decreased from 13.3% to 11.9%. Demographic modeling indicates significant changes in Narromine's age profile by 2041, with the 85+ cohort projected to grow by 37%, adding 67 residents to reach a total of 249. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 91% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, declines are projected for the 45-54 and 25-34 age groups.