Median house price
$440k
+42% change
NSW · Murray River Council
Deniliquin, 2710
Est. population · Jun 2025
9,594
Growth (1 yr)
-0.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+0.2%
Median age
47
Median income
$1,221/wk
Employment rate
52.3%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$440,000
Languages at home
3.3%non-English
Most common: Malayalam, Punjabi, Sinhalese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- National parks
- Education hub
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Deniliquin is a quieter mid-sized suburb in Murray River Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment lag behind, despite relative strength in growth momentum, plus schools and education. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Deniliquin snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$375/wk
Houses $440 · Units $250
Population (ERP)
9,594
-0.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
12.1%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#62
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
89th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
8th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
25th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 46.9/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 37% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2583rd in Australia
- State rank
- 781st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #62 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #160 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $250
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $440
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $375
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 76
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $440,000
- Median price change
- +41.9%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
9,594(June 2025)
-0.1% annual · +0.2% over 5 years · 8th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.1%
- 5-year growth
- +0.2%
- Change in 1 year
- -7
- Change in 5 years
- +22
- Growth rank in NSW
- 8th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~9,500), extrapolated at -0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 7,432
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,221
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 412 of 3,404
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 52.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 2,660 / 279 / 16 (+ 13 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 1,222
- Against the person
- 293
- Against property
- 370
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 127.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 25 residents
- State safety percentile
- 88.5th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +1.5%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order151
- Breach Bail Conditions148
- Domestic Violence Related Assault95
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment126
- Malicious Damage To Property96
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 6
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 949.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 25th
School list
- Deniliquin High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 948 · 24th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 432 students · Top SEA quarter 8%View on My School →
- Deniliquin North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 992 · 43th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 164 students · Top SEA quarter 12%View on My School →
- Deniliquin South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 951 · 25th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 264 students · Top SEA quarter 5%View on My School →
- Edward Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 872 · 7th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 105 students · Top SEA quarter 5%View on My School →
- Mayrung Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 875 · 7th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 27 students · Top SEA quarter 1%View on My School →
- St Michael's Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1022 · 57th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 168 students · Top SEA quarter 19%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Deniliquin Children's Centrekindergarten
- childcarechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
182 public transport stops in this suburb
- Blackett St At Henry St
- Blackett St At Ochtertyre St
- Fitzroy St At Hyde St
- Gorman Park, Whitelock St
- Hay Rd At Browning St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
10 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Brown ParkPark
- Burchfield ParkPark
- Hardinge Street OvalPark
- Hynes ParkPark
- Matthews ParkPark
- McFaull ParkPark
- R J Edwards ParkPark
- The Rocket ParkPark
- Waring GardensPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 43
- Parks (OSM)
- 13
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Deniliquin Health Service (10.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Deniliquin Health ServiceHospital
- DoctorDoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 314
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 32.7
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 30° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 89 mm · ~11 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 106 mm · ~13 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 120 mm · ~15 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 122 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 60 proposals
August 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)135 DAVIDSON STREET DENILIQUIN 2710Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure292 CALIMO ROAD DENILIQUIN 2710Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport321 WOOD STREET DENILIQUIN 2710Additional Information Requested
- General industry; Hours of operation and trading479 KELLY STREET DENILIQUIN 2710Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure44 MULUMBAH ROAD DENILIQUIN 2710Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah72 JUNCTION STREET DENILIQUIN 2710Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure11 COOINDA LANE DENILIQUIN 2710Under Assessment
July 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure276 DUNCAN STREET DENILIQUIN 2710Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure535 WARREN DRIVE DENILIQUIN 2710Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Pig farm94 ARATULA NORTH ROAD DENILIQUIN 2710Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure289 VICTORIA STREET DENILIQUIN 2710Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure111 CRISPE STREET DENILIQUIN 2710Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure43 LLOYDS LANE DENILIQUIN 2710Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home95 BURTON STREET DENILIQUIN 2710Determined
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure56 MULUMBAH ROAD DENILIQUIN 2710Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation308 HARFLEUR STREET DENILIQUIN 2710Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Community facility439 CHARLOTTE STREET DENILIQUIN 2710Determined
- Subdivision59 BRADLEY LANE DENILIQUIN 2710Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport31 DAVIDSON STREET DENILIQUIN 2710Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure584 POICTIERS STREET DENILIQUIN 2710Determined
- Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure241 CRESSY STREET DENILIQUIN 2710Additional Information Requested
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure96/-/DP286585Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club; Recreation/Tourist Premise72-96 END STREET DENILIQUIN 2710Determined
- Demolition450 CRESSY STREET DENILIQUIN 2710Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure426 HAY ROAD DENILIQUIN 2710Determined
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure211 VICTORIA STREET DENILIQUIN 2710Determined
- Business premises; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club72 end st Deniliquin Nsw 2710Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home138 HETHERINGTON STREET DENILIQUIN 2710Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 ROBERT WALTER PLACE DENILIQUIN 2710Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure240 WARING STREET DENILIQUIN 2710Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure472 GEORGE STREET DENILIQUIN 2710Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure272 WICK STREET DENILIQUIN 2710Determined
April 2026
- Demolition472 GEORGE STREET DENILIQUIN 2710Determined
- Demolition427 GEORGE STREET DENILIQUIN 2710Withdrawn
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; General industry334-342 AUGUSTUS STREET DENILIQUIN 2710Additional Information Requested
- Home occupation; Hours of operation and trading494 WOOD STREET DENILIQUIN 2710Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Community facility; Recreation area; Other Infrastructure241 Wick Street Deniliquin NSW 2710Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation414 HARFLEUR STREET DENILIQUIN 2710Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure128 MACAULEY STREET DENILIQUIN 2710Determined
March 2026
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Service station66 HARDINGE STREET DENILIQUIN 2710Under Assessment
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
5 heritage places
- 12 Pounder Rifled Breech-Loading Gun (Armstrong) (moveable heritage item) 72 End Street, DeniliquinSHR
- 75mm Field Gun (moveable heritage item)72 End Street DeniliquinSHR
- Public School & School Masters Residence (former)George Street, DeniliquinSHR
- St Andrew's Uniting ChurchPoictiers Street, DeniliquinSHR
- St Pauls Anglican Church & Hall (former)Cressy Street, Deniliquin (South)SHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Farrer
- Member of Parliament
- David FARLEY (One Nation)
- Results from
- 2026 Farrer by-election
Two-candidate preferred (2026-by-election)
David FARLEY (One Nation) 57.6%Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 42.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 66.0 km away).
David FARLEY (One Nation) 62.1%Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 37.9%
4.5 percentage points higher for David FARLEY than the electorate
Nearest polling places
- Deniliquin WestDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 61.9% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 38.1% TCP (2026-by-election)9.6 km away
- DeniliquinDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 54.0% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 46.0% TCP (2026-by-election)10.1 km away
- Deniliquin NorthDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 68.4% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 31.6% TCP (2026-by-election)12.3 km away
- MathouraDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 74.5% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 25.5% TCP (2026-by-election)29.5 km away
- WakoolDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 81.8% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 18.2% TCP (2026-by-election)42.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · 2026-by-election · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Murray River Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.