Narromine

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

Narromine's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, was approximately 6,608 by November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 150 individuals, a rise of 2.3% since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,458. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,501 in June 2024 and an additional 56 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1.1 persons per square kilometer. Narromine's growth rate of 2.3% since the census is within 0.7 percentage points of the SA4 region's 3.0%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 74.5% of overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted 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 utilized the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations were applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projected demographic shifts indicate an overall population decline over this period. By 2041, the area's population is expected to decrease by 845 persons according to this methodology. However, specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow, notably the 85 and over age group, projected to increase by 69 people.

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. In the current financial year FY-2026, 8 approvals have been recorded to date. The population decline in recent years has maintained adequate housing supply relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with diverse buyer choices. New properties are constructed at an average expected construction 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, 67.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. The 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 range of medium-density options across different price brackets. This represents a shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 94.0% houses.

The estimated population per dwelling approval in Narromine is 577 people, indicating its quiet development environment. Given 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

Area infrastructure changes significantly impact local performance. AreaSearch identified 22 potential influence projects. Notable ones are Macquarie Estate, Narromine Water Treatment Plant, Rail Corridor Program - Narromine To Gowrie, and Narromine Industrial Precinct. Below list details those likely most relevant.

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While Narromine retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.1%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Narromine has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, diverse sector representation, and an unemployment rate of 3.1% as of September 2025. This rate is 0.7% lower than the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Narromine is somewhat below standard at 59.0%, compared to Rest of NSW's 61.5%.

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 offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between September 2024 and August 2025, labour force decreased by 4.2%, employment declined by 5.2%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.0 percentage points in Narromine. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment contracted by 0.5%, labour force fell by 0.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is forecast to 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 30, 2023 shows median income in Narromine SA2 was $49,708 and average income was $57,362. This contrasts with Rest of NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215 for the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from July 1, 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income in Narromine is approximately $54,112 and average income is $62,444 by that date. Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly in Narromine, between the 21st and 32nd percentiles. Income brackets show 30.1% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually (1,989 individuals), similar to regional levels where this cohort represents 29.9%. Housing costs are modest with 89.1% of income retained, but 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

Narromine's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.9% houses and 6.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Narromine was at 44.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.1% and rented ones at 25.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,200, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Narromine was $240, compared to Non-Metro 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 constitute the remaining 31.5%, with lone person households at 29.1% and group households comprising 2.4% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is larger than the Rest of 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 the NSW average of 32.2%. 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 such qualifications, 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.

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.2% in primary education, 10.4% in secondary education, and 2.0% pursuing 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 stops are served by 42 different routes, collectively providing 1,147 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 188 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most commutes are outward bound. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 90%, with 7% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 14.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 163 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 3 weekly trips per stop. The map accompanying the analysis shows the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

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, as assessed by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age cohorts exhibit notable prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is low in Narromine, at approximately 48% of the total population (~3,145 people), compared to 51.9% across Rest of NSW and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (10.1%) and asthma (9.4%), while 64.3% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Rest of NSW. Working-age residents show an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. Narromine has 21.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,413 people), lower than the 23.0% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings even higher than those for the general population.

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 Australian citizens, born in Australia (95.4%), and speaking English only at home (97.8%). Christianity is the predominant religion in Narromine, comprising 73.3%, compared to 55.9% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry 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 ethnicity is overrepresented in Narromine at 7.9% compared to 8.8% regionally, while Scottish ethnicity is also relatively high at 7.3%, versus 8.0% regionally.

Narromine's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Narromine's median age is 41 years, which is lower than the Rest of NSW average of 43 but exceeds the national average of 38. The 0-4 age group comprises 7.3%, higher than the Rest of NSW figure, while the 65-74 cohort makes up 10.7%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 15 to 24 age group grew from 10.6% to 11.8% between 2016 and 2021. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 14.9% to 13.6%, and the 65 to 74 group decreased from 11.8% to 10.7%. By 2041, Narromine's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 36%, adding 61 residents to reach 232. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 82% of population growth, emphasizing demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, populations in the 25-34 and 75-84 age groups are projected to decline.