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The median house price in Narromine is $472k, with units at $240k. House values have moved 9.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Narromine has an estimated 6,500 residents, up from 6,458 at the 2021 Census. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to calculations by AreaSearch, the population of Narromine is estimated at roughly 6,500 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 42 individuals (0.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, which registered 6,458 residents. This shift is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 6,499 in June 2025 and 64 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 1.1 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density. The post-census expansion of 0.7% in Narromine is within 2.1 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (2.8%), showcasing comparable growth trends.
Net gains in the local population were mostly underpinned by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 70.7% of the total growth in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year for individual SA2 sectors. For locations where this dataset is unavailable, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government published in 2022 using a 2021 base year are utilized instead. Projections for the years 2032 to 2041 also apply these age-specific growth rates. Based on these models, the overall population is expected to contract, dropping by 859 persons by 2041. In contrast, expansion is anticipated within specific age cohorts, particularly among individuals aged 85 and over, whose numbers are projected to rise by 68 people. Refer to the age breakdown section for further details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
62 new dwellings have been approved in Narromine over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An average of approximately 12 new home approvals have been granted annually in Narromine, amounting to 62 dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 13 approvals have been logged. Because the local population has been contracting, this volume of new supply has likely matched demand requirements, providing options for prospective buyers, with new dwellings constructed at an average cost of $393,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals of $3.7 million have been registered during this financial year, representing a low volume of commercial construction activity. Building activity in Narromine is significantly subdued when compared to the Rest of NSW, tracking 66.0% below the regional per capita average.
This constrained pipeline of new dwellings typically helps sustain demand and prices for existing residential properties. The rate of construction also falls below the national average, highlighting the mature state of the market and potential regulatory limits on planning. Of the new approvals, 67.0% are detached houses and 33.0% are medium and high-density formats, with a rising share of townhouses and apartments offering choices across various budgets, ranging from houses for families to smaller, cheaper options. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock, which is 94.0% houses, showing that vacant building blocks are becoming scarce while reflecting evolving lifestyles and demand for varied, affordable housing. The ratio of 575 people per dwelling approval highlights a quiet development landscape with low construction volumes. Given that the population is projected to stabilize or decrease, Narromine is likely to experience less pressure on its housing market, which may present favorable conditions for purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Narromine. A further 96 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $52.7 billion. 32 are already under construction and 35 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, transport & logistics and residential development. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is strongly affected by changes to infrastructure, major projects, and planning developments. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects in total that are likely to influence the area. Prominent developments include Macquarie Estate, Narromine Water Treatment Plant, Rail Corridor Program - Narromine To Gowrie, and Narromine Industrial Precinct, with the most relevant ones detailed in the list below.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Narromine Water Treatment Plant
Developing a concept and detailed design for a new water treatment plant in Narromine to ensure water security.
Macquarie Estate
The Macquarie Estate project in the town of Narromine, located in the Orana region of NSW has officially commenced on the 14th of September. The first stage of construction comprises of 9 x 3 & 4 bedroom homes on large 800my to 1000 my lots. The overall project incorporates 115 dwellings with a vast range of design and inclusion options that serve the functional space and lifestyle needs of any future homeowner.
Rail Corridor Program - Narromine To Gowrie
The Rail Corridor Program covers 570 km of Inland Rail sections from Narromine to Gowrie, including rail, ballast, concrete sleepers, and level crossings across several stages.
Narromine Industrial Precinct
The development of an industrial precinct along the impending Inland Rail. The site will be built with 40 hectares to accommodate interested businesses, with plans to expand to up to 100 hectares in its second phase. The Narromine industrial precinct will have the capacity to generate 700 jobs.
Narwonah Material Distribution Centre
A key storage facility during the Inland Rail construction works, area to prepare, weld and fix, as well as a locomotive provisioning and maintenance facility. The Material Distribution Centre (MDC) will be a key storage facility during the Inland Rail construction works, area to prepare, weld and fix, as well as a locomotive provisioning and maintenance facility.
Trangie Town Centre Plan
A plan developed by the Narromine Shire Council for the beautification and improvement of the Trangie town centre.
Wungunja Cultural Centre
The Wungunja Cultural Centre was established by the Trangie Local Aboriginal Land Council to preserve and showcase the culture and heritage of the local Aboriginal people. The centre houses a collection of artefacts and family histories.
Trangie Water Supply Augmentation
This project improved the water supply for Trangie by constructing new water infrastructure, including three new town bores and a new rising main. The project was funded through the Restart NSW Water Security for regions program.
2,975 residents of Narromine are employed, from a labour force of 3,054. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 58.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Narromine has a balanced workforce distributed across manual and professional occupations, featuring broad industry representation and a low unemployment rate of 2.6%. In March 2026, 2,975 local residents were employed, representing an unemployment rate 1.5% below the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, while the rate of workforce participation is close to the 60.6% seen in Regional NSW. According to Census records, a moderate 14.3% of workers operated from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions. The local workforce is heavily concentrated in the sectors of agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The region exhibits a high level of specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with its share of employment reaching 4.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance is underrepresented, accounting for 13.0% of jobs compared to 16.9% across the region. The area appears to have a shortage of local jobs, as shown by comparing the count of workers at Census locations against the resident workforce. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12-month period, the local labor force contracted by 2.2% and total employment fell by 1.8%, which led to a 0.4 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% decrease in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 offer additional context on future labor demand for Narromine. These five- and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts directly to the employment profile of Narromine indicates that local jobs would rise by 5.5% over five years and 12.0% over ten years, although this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Narromine is $1,319 a week (about $69,000 a year), with median personal income at $722 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,708 a year against an average of $57,362. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The most recent ATO postcode data for the 2023 financial year shows that average incomes in the Narromine SA2 are below the national baseline, with a median of $49,708 and an average of $57,362. This compares to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median of approximately $54,838 and an average of $63,282 as of March 2026. According to Census data, household, family, and individual incomes are modest in Narromine, placing between the 21st and 32nd percentiles.
Income distribution data shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 30.1% of the population (1,956 individuals), which matches the metropolitan rate of 29.9% for the same cohort. Although housing costs are low, leaving residents with 89.1% of their income, total disposable income ranks at only the 28th percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Narromine had 2,248 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 2% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $240 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,200 a month. Rent absorbs 18.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential architecture in Narromine at the time of the last Census consisted of 93.9% standalone houses and 6.1% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, apartments, or other structures, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership rates in Narromine were significantly higher than the regional average, standing at 44.5%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (30.1%) or renters (25.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,200 was well below the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $240, compared to $330 in Regional NSW.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Narromine are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are substantially below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Narromine counted 2,248 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the largest share of households at 68.5%, consisting of 26.4% couples with children, 28.2% couples without children, and 12.5% single parents. The remaining 31.5% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 29.1% and group houses accounting for 2.4%. The median household size is 2.5 residents, which is slightly above the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.7% of adults in Narromine hold a university qualification, including 12.7% with a bachelor degree and 1.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 90% of areas nationally. A further 30.8% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 926 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 869 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The locality presents educational disparities, with university degree attainment rates (15.7%) sitting far below the NSW state average of 32.2%. This situation highlights both a developmental hurdle and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Undergraduate degrees are the most common at 12.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 39.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (30.8%). A high level of educational enrollment is observed locally, with 33.9% of the population engaged in study.
This includes 14.2% attending primary schools, 10.4% in high schools, and 2.0% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Narromine reaches 332 stops on 42 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An assessment of public transport shows 332 active stops in Narromine, combining train and bus services. These stops are served by 42 distinct routes, which provide a total of 1,147 passenger trips weekly. Transport access is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 188 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a residential community, the majority of workers travel outside the area for employment, with cars being the primary mode of travel at 90%, and 7% of people walking. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.6.
In addition, 14.3% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been affected by COVID-19 regulations. Across all transit routes, service frequency averages 163 trips per day, which equates to about 3 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.3% of residents in Narromine report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 77% of areas nationally. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health statistics point to notable difficulties in Narromine, as shown by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is very low at roughly 48% (~3,094 people). This is lower than the 51.9% recorded in Regional NSW and the national baseline of 55.7%. The most common diagnoses in the region were arthritis and asthma, affecting 10.1% and 9.4% of residents, respectively, while 64.3% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Residents of working age display higher-than-average rates of chronic illnesses. People aged 65 and over make up 22.4% of the population (1,455 people), and health outcomes for this senior cohort present challenges, ranking worse than the national averages for their age group.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Narromine is largely Australian-born, at 95.4% of residents, with 2.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.1%) and English (28.8%). 14.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Narromine is below average, with citizens making up 85.6% of the population, 95.4% of residents born in Australia, and 97.8% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 73.3% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parent birthplaces, the three most common heritages in Narromine are Australian at 33.1%, English at 28.8%, and Australian Aboriginal at 14.5%, which is much higher than the regional average of 4.6%. There are also distinct variations in other heritages: Irish background is represented at 7.9% in Narromine (compared to 8.8% regionally) and Scottish at 7.3% (compared to 8.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Narromine is 41. 23.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Narromine is 41 years, which is slightly younger than the Regional NSW average of 43 but higher than the national median of 38 years. The 0 - 4 age cohort is well represented at 7.0% compared to Regional NSW, while the 65 - 74 bracket is less common at 11.1%. Estimates compiled since the 2021 Census indicate that the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 10.6% to 12.1% of the population, and the 75 to 84 group has grown from 7.4% to 8.5%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 14.9% to 13.1%, and the 55 to 64 group fell from 13.3% to 11.9%.
Demographic forecasts suggest that Narromine's age structure will change significantly by 2041. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow the fastest, increasing by 37% (67 individuals) to reach 249. Seniors aged 65+ will account for 91% of total population growth, highlighting the aging trend of the area, while the 45 to 54 and 25 to 34 cohorts are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Narromine
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
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| Updated within the last 12 months 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 15 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2025. | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 64 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,458 at the 2021 Census → 6,500 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (105031105). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.