Narrogin

Narrogin is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Narrogin's estimated population as of November 2025 is around 4,145, showing a 218-person increase from the 2021 Census figure of 3,927. This growth, equivalent to 5.6%, is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and analysis of ABS data up to June 2024. The population density is approximately 315 persons per square kilometer. Between the 2021 Census and November 2025, Narrogin's growth rate of 5.6% is close to that of its SA3 area at 6.0%. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this population increase. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and ABS Greater Capital Region projections from 2023 based on 2022 data for areas not covered by the former.

Future demographic trends suggest above median growth for non-metropolitan areas like Narrogin, with an expected expansion to 4,805 persons by 2041, reflecting a 15.5% increase over 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Narrogin, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Narrogin, around 4 residential properties have been granted approval each year. Over the past 5 financial years, from FY21 to FY25, approximately 24 homes were approved, with another 3 approved so far in FY26. On average, 0.4 new residents arrive per new home annually over these years.

This indicates that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average development value of new dwellings is $200,000, which is under regional levels, suggesting more accessible housing choices for buyers. In FY26, $104,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, demonstrating the area's residential nature. Compared to the Rest of WA, Narrogin records markedly lower building activity, at 58.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings.

However, building activity has accelerated in recent years. When measured against national averages, Narrogin's building activity is also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. New development in Narrogin consists of 83.0% standalone homes and 17.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 548 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate Narrogin will gain 642 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Narrogin has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 31stth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects that could impact this region. Notable projects include Narrogin FutureEnergy Park, Narrogin Health Service Redevelopment, Narrogin Solar Farm & BESS, and Narrogin BESS Project. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Narrogin ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Narrogin's skilled workforce has an unemployment rate of 2.5%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 2,153 residents are employed with an unemployment rate of 0.7% below Rest of WA's rate of 3.3%.

Workforce participation is lower at 55.4% compared to Rest of WA's 59.4%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Health care & social assistance employs 1.5 times the regional level but mining employs only 2.0%, below Rest of WA's 11.7%. Labour force levels decreased by 4.3% over the 12 months to September 2025 alongside a 2.9% employment decline, causing unemployment to fall by 1.4 percentage points.

In contrast, Rest of WA experienced employment growth of 1.4% and labour force growth of 1.2%, with a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Narrogin's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.1% 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

The latest postcode level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that Narrogin's median income is $49,239 and the average income is $59,999. This contrasts with Rest of WA's median income of $59,973 and average income of $74,392. Based on a 9.62% growth in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current estimates for Narrogin would be approximately $53,976 (median) and $65,771 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, Narrogin's personal income ranks at the 32nd percentile ($719 weekly), while household income sits at the 15th percentile. The earnings profile shows that 28.0% of the population (1,160 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to the surrounding region where 31.1% occupy this range. Housing costs are modest, with 86.9% of income retained, but total disposable income ranks at just the 19th percentile nationally.

Narrogin is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The latest Census in Narrogin showed that 90.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 9.6% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. In comparison, Non-Metro WA had 95.1% houses and 4.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Narrogin stood at 35.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.0% and rented ones at 34.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,149, higher than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,105. The median weekly rent in Narrogin was $240, compared to Non-Metro WA's $200. Nationally, Narrogin's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Narrogin features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 59.6% of all households, including 20.5% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 12.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 40.4%, with lone person households at 37.3% and group households making up 3.1%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of WA average of 2.3.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 17.2%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common among residents with higher education qualifications at 13.3%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.1% and postgraduate qualifications at 1.8%. Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.3% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications. Advanced diplomas account for 9.6% and certificates for 29.7% of residents.

Educational participation is high, with 30.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.8% in primary education, 10.2% in secondary education, and 2.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Narrogin has two active public transport stops in operation, both serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are served by three distinct routes combined, offering eleven weekly passenger trips altogether. The accessibility to these transport services is rated as limited, with residents on average located 1019 meters away from the nearest stop.

The service frequency across all routes averages one trip per day, resulting in approximately five weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Narrogin faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 51%, covering around 2,114 people, compared to 55.2% in the rest of WA.

The most frequent medical issues are arthritis (9.8%) and mental health problems (9.3%). About 64.1% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly lower than the 65.6% across the rest of WA. Narrogin has 20.0% of its population aged 65 and over (829 people), compared to 21.7% in the rest of WA. Health outcomes among seniors show some challenges but perform better than the general population in health metrics.

In terms of cultural diversity, Narrogin records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Narrogin's cultural diversity aligns with the broader region, with 81.6% citizens, 80.4% born in Australia, and 88.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 52.8%. Judaism, however, is overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to 0.0% regionally.

Top ancestry groups are English (31.9%), Australian (29.3%), and Scottish (6.5%). Notable divergences include South African (1.2% vs regional 0.6%), Polish (1.1% vs 0.5%), and New Zealand (1.1% vs 0.9%).

Narrogin hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Narrogin was 42 years as of 2021, slightly higher than Rest of WA's average of 40 years and considerably older than Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of WA, Narrogin had a higher percentage of residents aged 15-24 (14.0%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (11.1%). According to the 2021 Census, Narrogin's median age decreased by 1.1 years from 43 years in 2016 to 42 years in 2021, indicating a shift towards a younger demographic. Key changes included an increase in the 25-34 age group from 12.2% to 14.8% of the population and an increase in the 15-24 cohort from 11.9% to 14.0%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort declined from 12.9% to 11.6%, and the 45-54 group decreased from 12.2% to 11.1%. Demographic modeling suggests that Narrogin's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041, with the 25-34 age cohort projected to increase markedly by 356 people (58%) from 613 to 970. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 65-74 and 15-24 cohorts.