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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb/locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median house price in Narromine is $505k, with units at $300k. House values have moved 11.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Narromine has an estimated 6,523 residents, up from 6,458 at the 2021 Census — a change of 65 people, or 1.0%. 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 evaluation by AreaSearch, the resident count in Narromine stands at roughly 6,523 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 65 people (1.0%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 6,458 people. The updated figure is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 6,499 recorded in June 2025 alongside 81 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. With this community size, population density reaches 1.1 persons per square kilometer, ensuring spacious living conditions. Narromine's post-census increase of 1.0% tracks within 1.9 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (2.9%), highlighting resilient local expansion.
Natural increase served as the primary driver of demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 70.7% of net population additions in recent times. SA2 projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (anchored to 2022) are utilised by AreaSearch, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts (anchored to 2021) wherever data coverage is absent. Cohort-specific rates of expansion from these sources are likewise projected across all districts from 2032 to 2041. Based on these demographic models, overall numbers are anticipated to contract, resulting in a net loss of 868 persons by 2041. In contrast, select demographics will experience expansion, most notably among individuals aged 85 and over, who are projected to grow by 70 people. Details regarding age distribution can be found in the relevant section.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
61 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. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Narromine have averaged roughly 12 dwellings annually, accumulating to 61 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Amid ongoing demographic contraction, dwelling completions have satisfactorily balanced prevailing demand to offer home purchasers steady options, while newly approved builds register an average expected construction cost of $560,000—surpassing regional benchmarks to reflect a commitment to quality residential construction. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $3.7 million during this financial year, underlining the largely residential profile of the locality. Building activity across Narromine is noticeably subdued relative to Rest of NSW, falling 66.0% below the regional per-capita benchmark.
Such constrained new construction tends to bolster local pricing and interest in established residences. Dwelling creation also trails nationwide figures, demonstrating an established built environment and potential zoning constraints. Detached houses comprise 75.0% of recent approvals, whereas semi-detached and attached formats account for 25.0%, preserving open suburban characteristics oriented toward families desiring space. This differs visibly from the existing building composition (94.0% houses), indicating tighter supply of buildable land alongside changing lifestyle demands and affordability pressures. The ratio of 482 people per approved dwelling underscores the peaceful, low-volume development environment. Given demographic expectations of flatlining or contracting resident counts, housing market pressures in Narromine are poised to ease, creating advantageous conditions for prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Narromine
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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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Capital works, major planning frameworks, and infrastructure upgrades exert a decisive influence on local regional growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 22 key initiatives possessing potential to shape the surrounding area. Prominent developments include Macquarie Estate, Narromine Water Treatment Plant, Rail Corridor Program - Narromine To Gowrie, and Narromine Industrial Precinct, with key details provided below on projects carrying the greatest local significance.
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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 59.1%. 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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The local labour market in Narromine features an even distribution between professional and vocational roles, broad industry involvement, and a low unemployment rate of 2.6%. The workforce counted 2,975 employed residents as of March 2026, with joblessness tracking 1.5% below the 4.1% rate seen across Regional NSW, while labour force engagement closely aligns with the regional figure of 60.6%. Census findings noted that 14.3% of workers performed their duties remotely, though conditions surrounding Covid-19 restrictions should be considered. Local employment is predominantly concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The district demonstrates substantial concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where its workforce proportion is 4.8 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 13.0% of resident workers, trailing the 16.9% recorded across Regional NSW. Comparing resident totals against Census place-of-work counts points to a relatively restricted volume of jobs situated within the immediate locality. AreaSearch assessment of data from SALM and ABS indicates that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, the available workforce shrank by 2.2% alongside a 1.8% drop in total employment, lowering the local jobless rate by 0.4 percentage points. Conversely, across Regional NSW, jobs contracted by 0.9%, the active workforce declined by 0.4%, and joblessness increased by 0.5 percentage points. Broader hiring trends are outlined in Jobs and Skills Australia projections released in Mar-26. These five- and ten-year nationwide models have been cross-referenced with Narromine's industry composition to gauge prospective labour trends. Across the nation, total employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Calibrating Narromine's workforce makeup to these sector trajectories suggests local job growth of 5.5% over five years and 12.0% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted extrapolation for modeling purposes and does not factor in local demographic projections).
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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ATO taxation statistics from financial year 2023 at the postcode level indicate that Narromine SA2 earnings track under nationwide benchmarks, showing a median value of $49,708 and an average of $57,362. In comparison, Regional NSW registered a median income of $52,390 alongside an average of $65,215. Incorporating cumulative Wage Price Index gains of 10.32% since financial year 2023 adjusts estimated benchmarks to roughly $54,838 (median) and $63,282 (average) by March 2026. Findings from the Census 2021 place household, family, and individual income tiers between the 21st and 32nd percentiles nationwide.
A share of 30.1% of the community (1,963 individuals) earns between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional rate of 29.9%. Although housing commitments remain manageable with residents keeping 89.1% of their earnings, overall disposable income sits at the 28th percentile nationally.
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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Census records show that the housing stock in Narromine is made up of 93.9% standalone houses and 6.1% alternative formats including apartments, townhouses, and other dwellings, compared against 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Full home ownership in Narromine significantly outpaced the wider region at 44.5%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 30.1% and rental accommodations represented 25.4%. Median monthly mortgage costs settled at $1,200, noticeably lower than the Regional NSW standard of $1,733, and weekly rents averaged $240 compared to $330 regionally. On a nationwide scale, local mortgage payments remain well below the Australian average of $1,863, and typical rents sit far beneath the national baseline 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 constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 68.5%, including 26.4% couples raising children, 28.2% couples without children, and 12.5% single parent households. Non-family living situations make up the remaining 31.5%, where solo occupant homes represent 29.1% and group living arrangements comprise 2.4%. Typical household occupancy stands at 2.5 people, exceeding 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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Tertiary educational attainment in the district remains an area for improvement, with higher education credential holders (15.7%) trailing the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. This creates a focal point for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees form the primary higher qualification at 12.7%, followed by postgraduate credentials (1.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Applied technical and trade certifications are widely held, with 39.9% of the population aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (30.8%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 33.9% of residents currently attending educational institutions.
This comprises 14.2% attending primary schools, 10.4% in secondary education, and 2.0% enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Narromine reaches 332 stops on 43 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 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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The local transit network in Narromine incorporates 332 active transport stops spanning bus and rail operations. Across these locations, 43 unique routes operate to deliver 1,277 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is rated as excellent, as inhabitants typically reside 195 meters from the nearest stop. Given the district's residential character, outward travel dominates commuting behavior, with private vehicles accounting for 90% of journeys and 7% traveling on foot. Households maintain an average of 1.6 vehicles. Furthermore, 14.3% of employed residents performed their jobs from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting potential COVID-19 influences.
Transit schedules provide an average of 182 trips per day across all available routes, which equates to roughly 3 weekly trips per individual stop. The 100 nearest stops to the geographic centrepoint are plotted on the accompanying map.
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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An analysis by AreaSearch of mortality statistics and chronic health patterns highlights notable medical challenges in Narromine, with regular conditions prevalent across both younger cohorts and older demographics, while private health insurance uptake remains low at roughly 48% of residents (~3,104 people). This sits below the 51.9% level seen across Regional NSW and the Australian average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma rank as the most widespread diagnosed conditions in the community, affecting 10.1 and 9.4% of the population, respectively, while 64.3% of individuals reported no chronic medical issues, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Working-age cohorts display elevated rates of ongoing health disorders. Senior citizens aged 65 and over account for 23.2% of the local population (1,510 people), and healthcare indicators within this demographic reveal specific vulnerabilities that exceed general population standings nationwide.
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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Demographic indicators point to lower overall cultural diversity within Narromine, where 85.6% of residents hold Australian citizenship, 95.4% were born in Australia, and 97.8% communicate exclusively in English in their homes. Christianity represents the predominant faith, comprising 73.3% of the Narromine community, which exceeds the Regional NSW proportion of 55.9%. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the primary identified lineages in Narromine are Australian at 33.1%, English at 28.8%, and Australian Aboriginal at 14.5%, with the latter notably exceeding the 4.6% regional benchmark. Further variations emerge across other backgrounds, with Irish ancestry representing 7.9% in Narromine (compared with 8.8% regionally) and Scottish heritage standing at 7.3% (against 8.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Narromine is 41. 22.7% 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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Narromine displays a younger demographic balance relative to Regional NSW across upper tiers. Estimates current to August 2026 indicate that 32.5% of the community consists of children and youth (0 - 24), contrasting with 29.3% in Regional NSW. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 41 as at August 2026, matching the figure from the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years beneath the Regional NSW Census benchmark of 43. Looking at broader brackets, the most prominent shift since the Census occurred among mature workers and early retirees (45 - 64), who decreased from 24.2% to roughly 22.4% of residents.
No broad age group is expected to experience meaningful expansion by 2041, with younger demographics alongside senior and aged brackets projected to decrease over this timeframe.
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 Sep 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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 81 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,458 at the 2021 Census → 6,523 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 Aug 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.