Narwee

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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, as of Nov 2025, Narwee's estimated population is around 5,701. This reflects a growth of 290 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,411. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 5,556 residents following examination of ABS' ERP data release in Jun 2024 and an additional 20 validated new addresses since the Census date. Narwee's population density is 4,489 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top 10% nationally according to AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 5.4% since the Census is within 2.1 percentage points of its SA4 region (7.5%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 84.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2-level projections are used, 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. By 2041, the Narwee statistical area (Lv2) is expected to increase by 464 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 6.8% over the 17 years.

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

Narwee has received around 18 dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 93 homes have been approved. As of FY26, six approvals have been recorded. Narwee's population decline has not led to housing supply shortages relative to demand, indicating a balanced market with varied buyer options.

New properties are constructed at an average cost of $501,000, reflecting developer focus on premium segments. Commercial development activity is minimal this financial year, with $736,000 in approvals. Building activity shows 45% standalone homes and 55% medium to high-density housing, providing accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers.

Narwee's population density is around 659 people per dwelling approval, indicating a mature market. AreaSearch projects Narwee will add 388 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand favourably for buyers while potentially exceeding growth forecasts.

Narwee has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified seven projects likely affecting the region, notable ones being Rail Service Improvement Program - T4 Illawarra & Eastern Suburbs Line, Beverly Hills Town Centre Master Plan, Canterbury Road Mixed-Use Development - Roselands, and 956 Canterbury Road Apartment Development - Roselands. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Narwee remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Narwee has a well-educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 4.8% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.8%.

As of September 2025, there were 2,917 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is 0.6% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Narwee was at 51.3%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. Narwee shows strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services employ only 9.3% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 2.8%, while labour force increased by 4.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1%, labour force expand by 2.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data as of 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Narwee's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, assuming constant population growth 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 2023 shows that Narwee's median income is $43,909 and average income is $56,623. This is lower than the national averages of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). In Greater Sydney, median income is $60,817 and average income is $83,003. With an 8.86% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, current estimates for Narwee are approximately $47,799 (median) and $61,640 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 data shows income ranks modestly in Narwee, between the 19th and 31st percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The largest segment comprises 28.9% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,647 residents), similar to the surrounding region at 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 79.1% of income remaining, ranking at the 24th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Narwee displays a diverse mix of dwelling types

Narwee's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 50.4% houses and 49.6% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. Home ownership in Narwee stood at 26.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.9% and rented ones at 45.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,166, while the median weekly rent was $354. Nationally, Narwee's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, but rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

Narwee has a typical household mix, with a median household size of 2.7 people

Family households constitute 69.9% of all households, including 34.6% couples with children, 21.5% couples without children, and 12.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 30.1%, with lone person households at 27.1% and group households comprising 3.1%. The median household size is 2.7 people.

Educational attainment in Narwee aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Narwee trail's educational qualifications lag behind Greater Sydney's benchmarks, with 30.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 21.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 27.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (15.5%). Educational participation is high, with 28.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 8.9% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 5.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Narwee has 39 active public transport stops, served by a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are covered by 8 individual routes, offering a total of 2,995 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 133 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency averages 427 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 76 weekly trips per stop.

Narwee's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Narwee. Prevalence of common health conditions is very low across all age groups.

The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (around 2,814 people). This compares to a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and diabetes, impacting 6.2% and 5.7% of residents respectively. 76.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 0% across Greater Sydney. As of 2016, 19.7% of Narwee's residents are aged 65 and over (around 1,123 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Narwee is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Narwee has one of the highest levels of cultural diversity in Australia, with 54.0% of its residents born overseas and 63.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Narwee, practiced by 46.9% of the population. Buddhism, however, is significantly more prevalent in Narwee compared to Greater Sydney, with 7.1% of its residents identifying as Buddhist.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Chinese (28.5%), Other (17.7%), and English (10.5%). Some other ethnic groups also have notable representation: Lebanese at 5.0%, Greek at 4.9%, and Filipino at 3.8%.

Narwee's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Narwee has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. The cohort aged 65-74 is notably over-represented in Narwee at 10.6%, while those aged 35-44 are under-represented at 13.1%. Between 2021 and the present, the proportion of the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 11.0% to 12.8%, while the 35 to 44 age group has declined from 14.7% to 13.1%. Demographic projections suggest that by 2041, Narwee's age profile will change significantly. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow by 64%, increasing from 376 to 617 people. Notably, those aged 65 and above are expected to account for 75% of the total population growth in Narwee. Meanwhile, the populations of those aged 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 are projected to decline.