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The median house price in Nyngan is $260k. House values have moved 1.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Nyngan has an estimated 1,924 residents, down from 1,953 at the 2021 Census — a change of 29 people, or 1.5%. The population has thinned by an average 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 96% of areas nationally. 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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Based on statistical assessments of regional demographic updates from the ABS alongside new address verifications by AreaSearch, the population of the suburb of Nyngan is estimated to stand at 1,924 as of May 2026. Compared to the 1,953 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a loss of 29 individuals, or 1.5%. This shift is calculated from the estimated resident count of 1,924, which AreaSearch determined by analyzing the June 2025 ABS Estimated Resident Population release and incorporating 26 validated new addresses since the Census. This population size results in a density of 0.90 persons per square kilometer, which ensures a spacious living environment.
In contrast to the 1.5% contraction observed in the suburb of Nyngan, the surrounding SA3 region grew by 1.3%, showing contrasting demographic pathways. Inward migration from overseas was the primary driver of growth in the area, representing approximately 54.0% of all population increases in recent times. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, are utilized for each SA2 region. For SA2 territories where these figures are unavailable, NSW State Government projections from 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. The age-bracket growth trends from these datasets are applied to project demographics between 2032 and 2041. Applying this methodology indicates that the local population is on a downward trajectory, with a projected reduction of 447 persons by 2041.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential construction activity remains very quiet in the suburb of Nyngan, averaging 3 dwelling approvals per year, with a total of 19 approvals over the last five years. This minimal volume is characteristic of rural settings, where building activity is generally prompted by specific local housing requirements rather than broader market forces. Because the approval volumes are so small, annual percentage shifts and relative growth rates can fluctuate significantly due to individual projects. The level of building activity in the suburb of Nyngan is substantially lower than in the Rest of NSW, and is also far below national trends.
Of the properties recently approved, 50.0% were standalone houses and 50.0% were multi-unit dwellings or apartments. This focus on higher-density options offers more budget-friendly options, catering to downsizers, real estate investors, and those entering the property market for the first time. This represents a major shift from the existing housing stock, where houses make up 92.0% of dwellings, indicating a scarcity of building sites alongside changing preferences and budget considerations. The ratio of 550 people per single dwelling approval highlights the quiet nature of local development. Faced with projections of static or shrinking population levels, the suburb of Nyngan is likely to experience minimal housing stress, which should benefit prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Nyngan
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 60 current infrastructure and development projects close to Nyngan, worth an estimated $29.5 billion. 23 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and energy. 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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Local infrastructure projects, significant developments, and planning schemes are major drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified no projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key projects operating in the wider region include the Nyngan to Cobar Pump Stations Project, the Macquarie-Castlereagh Alluvium Water Resource Plan, the Newell Highway Upgrade, and the NSW Heavy Vehicle Rest Stops Program (TfNSW), with the details of the most relevant schemes listed below.
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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.
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.
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.
Great Cobar Museum Coach House and Underground Mine Experience
Construction of a new Coach House building to replace the existing one for the safe storage and display of large historical exhibits, and the creation of a new interactive underground mining experience to enhance the visitor experience and showcase Cobar's mining heritage. This is Phase 2 of the Great Cobar Museum upgrades.
Grand Central Precinct Planning and Design Project
Cobar Shire Council is undertaking the Grand Central Precinct Planning and Design Project to drive economic and social revitalisation in the Cobar town centre. The project delivers detailed planning and design works across five key sites, bringing each to construction and tender-ready status: the Grand Hotel Redevelopment (transforming the heritage building into a cultural-commercial hub with retail, hospitality, co-working and accommodation); Library Upgrade (enhancing youth, technology and community spaces); Town Hall Restoration (multi-purpose community, arts and events use); Brennan Centre Expansion (six new senior housing units and a community room); and streetscape enhancements.No construction works are included in this phase. Tenders for the Brennan Centre Seniors Living Upgrade and CBD Upgrade projects closed in late 2025, with a scoping study for the Grand Hotel underway and an RFQ for the Library Feasibility Study released.
Old Hospital Site Residential Estate
Proposed residential subdivision on the former hospital site on Lerida Road, purchased by Cobar Shire Council in July 2022 to provide new housing options. The development is intended to attract families, professionals, and medical staff to Cobar and complement the adjacent health precinct. The project is currently in the planning phase, aligning with the development of the Cobar Local Housing Strategy.
907 residents of Nyngan are employed, from a labour force of 927. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 60.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,592, about 83% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. 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 workforce is evenly distributed between professional and trade-based occupations, with strong representation in essential service sectors, while unemployment is exceptionally low at 2.2% according to statistical aggregations by AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 907 employed local residents. The jobless rate sits 1.9 percentage points lower than the 4.1% rate seen in Regional NSW, and the participation rate matches the Regional NSW figure of 60.6%. Census data indicates that a modest 6.9% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
Most working residents are employed in the mining, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and education & training sectors. Mining is a major local specialty, with its share of employment reaching 7.5 times the average for Regional NSW. Conversely, health care & social assistance is under-represented, employing just 11.1% of the local workforce compared to 16.9% across Regional NSW. The difference between the Census working population and resident population suggests that local employment opportunities are somewhat constrained. Based on SALM and ABS figures aggregated across wider geographic sectors by AreaSearch, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw a 2.3% reduction in the total labor force alongside a 1.5% drop in employment, which caused the jobless rate to decrease by 0.8 percentage points. For comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide a benchmark for potential future demand in the suburb of Nyngan. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been mapped against the local industry profile to project local shifts. While total employment across the country is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary by sector. Projecting these industry-specific shifts onto the local workforce structure indicates that local employment would expand by 5.1% in five years and 11.6% in ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection that does not factor in local population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Nyngan is $1,428 a week (about $74,000 a year), with median personal income at $770 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,754 a year against an average of $62,674. 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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According to tax data from the ATO for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch, personal incomes in the suburb of Nyngan sit below the national benchmark. Taxpayers recorded a median income of $50,754 and an average income of $62,674, compared to Regional NSW statistics of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, the estimated current figures would be approximately $55,992 for the median and $69,142 for the average as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Nyngan were positioned modestly between the 30th and 42nd percentiles.
The most common income band is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 29.1% of residents (559 people), which closely matches the regional proportion of 29.9%. Housing expenses are manageable with 91.0% of income retained, though overall disposable income is below average, placing at the 39th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Nyngan had 773 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 1% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $200 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 14.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock at the time of the latest Census consisted of 92.3% standalone houses and 7.7% alternative housing styles such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or other structures, compared to Regional NSW which had 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in the suburb of Nyngan was higher than the regional average at 41.9%, while the remaining homes were either being purchased with a mortgage (25.6%) or rented (32.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment was notably lower than the Regional NSW average at $1,083, and the median weekly rent was $200, compared to regional averages of $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of Nyngan are significantly below the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents are also well below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Nyngan counted 773 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise the majority of households at 65.3%, consisting of couples with children at 26.6%, couples without children at 26.2%, and single-parent homes at 10.9%. The remaining 34.7% are non-family households, which are mostly single-person households at 32.4% along with group households at 2.2%. The median household size is 2.4 people, matching the average for Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.1% of adults in Nyngan hold a university qualification, including 10.6% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 92% of areas nationally. A further 28.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 380 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 860 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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The region presents low rates of higher education, with university qualifications held by 15.1% of the population compared to the NSW average of 32.2%. This difference presents an opportunity for targeted local educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 10.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Practical and technical vocations are highly represented, with 35.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 6.5% and certificates at 28.5%. A high proportion of the population is engaged in studies, with 28.4% of residents currently enrolled in an educational institution.
This includes 11.1% in primary school, 7.6% in secondary school, and 1.9% studying at a tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Nyngan reaches 78 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 130 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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Public transit options in the suburb of Nyngan include 78 active stops, which offer a combination of train and bus services. These stops are served by 14 routes that run a combined total of 130 passenger trips per week. Transport links are highly accessible, with residents living an average of 152 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb of Nyngan is largely residential, with most working residents traveling outside the area for employment. Private cars are the primary method of travel at 83%, followed by bus transit at 8% and walking at 8%.
Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles. A relatively small 6.9% of the workforce worked from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during pandemic conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 18 trips per day, which translates to roughly 1 weekly trip per transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.9% of residents in Nyngan report no long-term health condition. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.6 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the presence of chronic illnesses, the suburb of Nyngan faces notable health issues, with chronic conditions relatively common among both younger and older residents. Additionally, the rate of private health insurance is low, covering approximately 52% of the population (~995 people). Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions locally, affecting 8.4% and 7.9% of residents respectively. Conversely, 68.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Health statistics for working-age residents are generally typical.
Residents aged 65 and over account for 22.9% of the population (440 people), and seniors in the area enjoy above-average health outcomes, ranking higher nationally than the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Nyngan is largely Australian-born, at 93.5% of residents, with 4.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (35.7%) and English (28.9%). 13.5% 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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Cultural diversity is below the national average, with citizens making up 91.5% of the population, 93.5% of residents born in Australia, and 95.6% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 70.0% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. In terms of parent birthplaces, the largest ancestry groups are Australian at 35.7% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 30.0%, followed by English at 28.9%, and Australian Aboriginal at 13.5%, which is higher than the regional average of 4.6%. There are also specific balances in other ancestral groups: Irish ancestry is recorded for 8.7% of residents (compared to 8.8% regionally), Lebanese ancestry at 0.2% (compared to 0.2% regionally), and Maori ancestry at 0.3% (compared to 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Nyngan is 41. 24.2% 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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The median age of 41 years in the suburb of Nyngan is slightly lower than the Regional NSW average of 43 years, but sits higher than the national median of 38 years. Children aged 0 - 4 represent 7.6% of the population, showing strong representation compared to Regional NSW, while the 65 - 74 age group is less common at 9.5%. Since the 2021 Census, the 0 to 4 age bracket has risen from 6.2% to 7.6% and the 5 to 14 cohort grew from 12.4% to 13.6%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 group fell from 12.7% to 9.2%, and the 25 to 34 demographic decreased from 13.3% to 12.1%.
Long-term modeling suggests the age profile will change by 2041. The 85+ cohort is projected to experience the most significant change of -3%, shedding -2 residents to stand at 78. In contrast, population drops are projected for both the 85+ and 25 to 34 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Nyngan
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) 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
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 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 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| 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 — 26 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,953 at the 2021 Census → 1,924 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 May 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 (SAL13060). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.