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 population, as of Nov 2025, is estimated at around 4,140 people. This reflects a growth of 213 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,927 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 4,134 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with two validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 315 persons per square kilometer. Narrogin's growth rate of 5.4% since the census is within 1.0 percentage point of the SA3 area's growth rate of 6.4%. Overseas migration was the primary driver of 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, and using growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for areas not covered. By 2041, an above median population growth is projected for Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with Narrogin expected to expand by 658 persons, reflecting a total increase of 15.6% over the 17 years.

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

Narrogin recorded approximately four residential properties approved each year based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 22 homes were approved, with one more approved in FY-26 so far.

On average, about 0.4 new residents arrived per new home over these five years, indicating that new supply has been 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 was $200,000, which is below regional levels, suggesting more accessible housing choices for buyers. Compared to the Rest of WA, Narrogin has recorded significantly lower building activity, 61.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. However, development activity has picked up in recent periods.

Nationally, this activity is also lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. All new constructions in Narrogin have been detached dwellings, 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 632 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Narrogin is forecasted to gain 645 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Narrogin has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 6thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects expected to impact the region. Notable initiatives are the Narrogin Health Service Redevelopment, Narrogin Biodiesel Plant, Narrogin Solar Farm & BESS, and Narrogin BESS Project, with the following list providing details of the most relevant ones.

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AreaSearch analysis places Narrogin well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Narrogin has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.0% and it experienced an estimated employment growth of 1.4% in the year ending June 2025.

As of that month, 2,186 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.2%, below Rest of WA's rate of 3.2%. Workforce participation is lower at 55.4% compared to Rest of WA's 59.4%. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Health care & social assistance has notable concentration with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Conversely, mining shows lower representation at 2.0% compared to the regional average of 11.7%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. Over the year ending June 2025, employment increased by 1.4%, labour force decreased by 1.6%, causing unemployment rate to fall by 2.9 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of WA where employment rose by 1.1%, labour force grew by 0.5%, and unemployment fell by 0.6 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer insight into potential future demand within Narrogin. These projections suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates varying significantly between industry sectors. 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, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Narrogin's median income among taxpayers was $49,239 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $59,999 during the same period. These figures compare to Rest of WA's median and average incomes of $57,323 and $71,163 respectively. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes in Narrogin would be approximately $56,231 and $68,519, based on a 14.2% increase since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, personal income ranked at the 32nd percentile ($719 weekly) in Narrogin, while household income sat at the 15th percentile. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captured 28.0% of the community (1,159 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 31.1% in the same category. Housing costs were modest, with 86.9% of income retained, but total disposable income ranked 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

Narrogin's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.4% houses and 9.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro WA's figures of 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, exceeding Non-Metro WA's average of $1,105. The median weekly rent in Narrogin was $240, higher than Non-Metro WA's figure of $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 account for the remaining 40.4%, with lone person households at 37.3% and group households comprising 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%, substantially lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.3%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.1%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (29.7%). Educational participation is high at 30.4%, including primary education (11.8%), secondary education (10.2%), and tertiary education (2.4%).

Narrogin's four schools have a combined enrollment of 1,107 students as of the latest data. The area has varied educational conditions with an ICSEA index of 937. Education provision is balanced with three primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. As of recent statistics, the area functions as an education hub with 26.7 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 14.3, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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 operating, both offering bus services. These stops are served by three different routes combined, offering eleven weekly passenger trips in total. Residents have limited access to these stops, with an average distance of 1019 meters from the nearest one.

The service frequency is low, averaging one trip per day across all routes, which equates to roughly 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

Health data shows significant challenges in Narrogin with high prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover stands at approximately 51%, covering around 2,112 people. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (9.8%) and mental health issues (9.3%). Conversely, 64.1% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 65.6% in the rest of WA. Narrogin has 19.9% of residents aged 65 and over (823 people), lower than the regional average of 21.7%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors present notable challenges, performing even 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% of residents being citizens, 80.4% born in Australia, and 88.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 52.8%. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented, making up 0.1% compared to 0% regionally.

The top ancestry groups are English (31.9%), Australian (29.3%), and Scottish (6.5%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences: South African (1.2% vs regional 0.6%), Polish (1.1% vs 0.5%), and New Zealand (1.1% vs 0.9%) are notably overrepresented in Narrogin.

Narrogin hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

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 proportion 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 showed that the proportion of residents aged 25-34 increased from 12.2% to 14.8%, while those aged 15-24 rose from 11.9% to 14.0%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 55-64 decreased from 12.9% to 11.6%, and those aged 45-54 dropped from 12.2% to 11.1%. Demographic modeling suggests that Narrogin's age profile will evolve significantly by the year 2041. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to increase markedly, with an expansion of 357 people (58%) from 612 to 970 residents. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for both the 65-74 and 75-84 age cohorts.