Nyngan - Warren
Statistical Area - sa2

Nyngan - Warren has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Nyngan-Warren's population is around 4,604 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,591 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,552 in June 2024 and an additional 39 validated new addresses since the Census date. Over the past decade, Nyngan-Warren has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of -1.4%, outpacing its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 54.1% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting 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 uses 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 years 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, the area's population is expected to decline over this period, shrinking by 1,037 persons by 2041.

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

Nyngan - Warren has received approximately 12 dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, 61 homes were approved, with one more in FY-26 so far. The average construction value for new properties is $389,000.

This financial year, commercial development approvals totalled $11.7 million. Nyngan - Warren shows 99.0% higher construction activity per person compared to the Rest of NSW. New developments consist of 78.0% detached dwellings and 22.0% attached dwellings. The area has an estimated 923 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet development environment. Population is expected to remain stable or decline, potentially reducing housing pressure.

With population expected to remain stable or decline, Nyngan - Warren should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Nyngan - Warren has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 16thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects expected to influence the region. Notable initiatives include the Macquarie-Castlereagh Alluvium Water Resource Plan, Newell Highway Upgrade, Trangie Town Centre Plan, and Trangie-Nevertire Syphon Project. The following list details those considered most relevant.

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While Nyngan - Warren retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.6%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Nyngan-Warren has a balanced workforce with white and blue-collar jobs, diverse sectors represented, and an unemployment rate of 3.6% as of June 2025. There are 2130 residents employed, with the unemployment rate matching Rest of NSW's 3.7%, and participation rate similar at 56.4%.

Dominant sectors include agriculture, forestry & fishing, education & training, mining. Agriculture, forestry & fishing is particularly strong with an employment share 5.3 times higher than regional levels. Conversely, health care & social assistance is underrepresented at 8.7% compared to Rest of NSW's 16.9%. Some residents commute for work based on Census data analysis.

Over June 2024 to June 2025, labour force decreased by 2.0%, employment declined by 3.4%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.4 percentage points. Rest of NSW had an employment decline of 0.1% and labour force growth of 0.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's May 2025 national employment forecasts project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Nyngan-Warren's mix suggests local growth of approximately 4.8% over five years and 11.0% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Nyngan - Warren is below the national average. The median income is $49,436 and the average income stands at $61,047. This contrasts with Rest of NSW figures where the median income is $49,459 and the average income is $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $55,670 (median) and $68,745 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family, and personal incomes all rank modestly in Nyngan - Warren, between the 24th and 39th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that the predominant cohort spans 29.7% of locals (1,367 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort likewise represents 29.9%. Housing costs are manageable with 91.0% retained, though disposable income sits below average at the 34th percentile.

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

Nyngan-Warren's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.8% houses and 7.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 90.0% houses and 10.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Nyngan-Warren stood at 45.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.4% and rented ones at 29.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,083, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,000. Median weekly rent in Nyngan-Warren was $200, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $180. Nationally, Nyngan-Warren's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Nyngan - Warren features high concentrations of lone person households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 65.4% of all households, including 25.4% couples with children, 28.2% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 34.6%, with lone person households at 32.4% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 2.4 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.3.

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

The university qualification rate in the area is 15.9%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 35.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.4%) and certificates (27.2%). Educational participation is high at 30.5%, with 12.0% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 2.0% pursuing tertiary education.

There are 8 schools operating within Nyngan - Warren, educating approximately 775 students. The school mix includes 6 primary, 1 secondary, and 1 K-12 school.

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

Nyngan-Warren has 195 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 31 individual routes, providing a total of 240 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 197 meters from the nearest stop.

Services run an average of 34 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately one weekly trip per stop.

Health performance in Nyngan - Warren is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Nyngan-Warren faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~2,302 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 9.5% and 8.9% of residents respectively. 66.3% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 65.9% across Rest of NSW. As of 2016, 23.2% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,068 people), higher than the 20.2% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Nyngan-Warren has a cultural diversity below average, with 87.3% citizens, 93.5% born in Australia, and 96.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 73.8%, compared to 67.2% regionally. Top ancestry groups are Australian (34.3%), English (28.7%), and Australian Aboriginal (12.5%), lower than regional averages of 18.4%.

Irish ethnicity is notably higher at 9.7% versus regional 8.0%, while French is 0.4% compared to region's 0.2%.

Nyngan - Warren hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Nyngan-Warren has a median age of 44 years, similar to Rest of NSW's 43 and above the national average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of NSW, Nyngan-Warren has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (14.6%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (9.6%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 85+ has increased from 3.3% to 4.3%, while the 45 to 54 age group has decreased from 13.0% to 10.5%. By 2041, Nyngan-Warren's age composition is expected to change notably. The 85+ group is projected to grow by -7 people (-12%), reaching 185 from 197 currently. Conversely, the 85+ and 25-34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.