Median house price
$1.19M
+3.5% change
NSW · Camden Council
Narellan, 2567
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,289
Growth (1 yr)
+1.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+9.2%
Median age
36
Median income
$1,706/wk
Employment rate
58.6%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,193,000
Languages at home
9.5%non-English
Most common: Arabic, Spanish, Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Café precinct
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Narellan is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Camden Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. School and preschool provision is plentiful within the local area.
A practical retail strip keeps errands local: groceries and daily services without a long trip. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Daily life works well on foot, with buses also serving the suburb.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
Among similar metro suburbs, the suburb earns a good desirability read, with growth momentum, plus community and employment the standout strengths.
At a glance
Narellan snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$735/wk
Population (ERP)
3,289
+1.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
4.1%
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
#13
among Metro Sydney · Emerging
Safety
25th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
86th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
53rd
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
- 61.4/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 12% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 878th in Australia
- State rank
- 245th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #13 among Metro Sydney · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #183 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $750
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 153
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,193,000
- Median price change
- +3.5%
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
3,289(June 2025)
+1.9% annual · +9.2% over 5 years · 86th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.9%
- 5-year growth
- +9.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +62
- Change in 5 years
- +277
- Growth rank in NSW
- 86th 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 (~3,950), extrapolated at +3.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 3,358
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,706
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 51 of 1,248
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,037
- Employment rate
- 58.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,087 / 103 / 8
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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 145
- Against the person
- 40
- Against property
- 61
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 44.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 84 residents
- State safety percentile
- 24.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -1.1%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions278
- Fraud238
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment165
- Malicious Damage To Property163
- Steal From Retail Store136
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
- 8
- Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
- 1,012.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 53th
School list
- Narellan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 969 · 33th percentile · LBOTE 28% · 291 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 0.1 km awayView on My School →
- Yandelora SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1017 · 54th percentile · LBOTE 37% · 118 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 0.1 km awayView on My School →
- Elderslie Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1011 · 52th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 539 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- St Clare's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1052 · 69th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 685 students · Top SEA quarter 20% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Elizabeth Macarthur High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1014 · 53th percentile · LBOTE 38% · 1,400 students · Top SEA quarter 15% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Harrington Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1035 · 62th percentile · LBOTE 36% · 731 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Elderslie High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 988 · 41th percentile · LBOTE 20% · 857 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Narellan Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1006 · 50th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 619 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 1.9 km awayView 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
Public transport
69 public transport stops in this suburb
- Camden Valley Way After Camden View Dr
- Camden Valley Way Opp Narellan Public School
- Camden Valley Way Opp Wilson Cres
- Narellan Rd Opp Maxwell Pl
- Yandelora School, Richardson Rd
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
199 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
4 restaurants · 1 pubs · 1 bars · 3 supermarkets · 7 fast food · 1 libraries · 13 playgrounds · 1 dog parks
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 12 parks mapped in suburb, 13 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 69 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 7 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 22 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 81/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 3.87
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.57
Food & drink(13)
- The VillageBar
- Grill'dFast food
- Guzman y GomezFast food
- Hungry Jack'sFast food
- KFCFast food
- McDonald'sFast food
- Nice NoodlesFast food
- SubwayFast food
- NarellePub
- Bohemian Euro restaurant & barRestaurant
- Hurricane’s Grill NarellanRestaurant
326 Camden Valley Way
- Nando'sRestaurant
- Rashay'sRestaurant
Shopping(7)
- EG AustraliaConvenience store
- FoodaryConvenience store
- Indian Grocery StoreConvenience store
- Reddy ExpressConvenience store
- AldiSupermarket
304-306 Camden Valley Way
- ColesSupermarket
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(4)
- Narellan Child & Family Community CentreCommunity centre
16 Queen Street
- Narellan LibraryLibrary
- Narellan Public SchoolSchool
Narellan
- Yandelora SchoolSchool
1B Wilson Crescent, Narellan
Health & services(3)
- Bupa DentalDentist
- VetVeterinary
- Veterinary
Sport & outdoors(35)
- Dog park
- Camden Golf ClubGolf course
- Bishop Wilton ReservePark
- Coghill ReservePark
- Col Barratt ReservePark
- Eastlewood ReservePark
- Elyard ReservePark
- Frost ReservePark
- Kenneth Wilson ReservePark
- Park (2)
- Queen Street ReservePark
- Rosevale ReservePark
- Valley View ReservePark
- Picnic area
- Narellan Urban Forest PlaygroundPlayground
- Playground (11)
- Sirius Circuit ReservePlayground
- Narellan ParkSports centre
- Nott OvalSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (4)
Entertainment(1)
- United CinemasCinema
Transport(28)
28 bus stops
Other(40)
- Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
321-339 Camden Valley Way, Narellan
- Artwork
- Bench (16)
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- Pro-axleCar repair
303 Camden Valley Way
- Car wash
- H&MClothes
- Big WDepartment Store
326 Camden Valley Way
- KmartDepartment Store
- TargetDepartment Store
- Bunnings WarehouseDoityourself
- Drinking water (2)
- JB Hi-FiElectronics
- AmpChargeEV charging
- Evie NetworksEV charging
- ExplorenEV charging
- Fountain
- Garden (10)
- Solitaire Sydney JewelleryJewelry
- Mall
- Narellan Town CentreMall
- Narellan Town CentreMall
326 Camden Valley Way, Narellan
- I-MED RadiologyMedical Imaging
- Narellan Motor InnMotel
5 Old Northern Road, Narellan
- BunningsParking
- Parking (26)
- Parking Entrance (5)
- Parking Space (2)
- Pet & Aquarium WorldPet
- AmpolPetrol station
- BPPetrol station
271-273 Camden Valley Way, Narellan
- EG Ampol NarellanPetrol station
316 Camden Valley Way, Narellan
- ShellPetrol station
- Narellan Police StationPolice
- Australia PostPost Box
- Narellan Post OfficePost office
- Public toilets
- Shelter
- EB GamesVideo Games
- Waste Basket (12)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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
- Bishop Wilton ReservePark
- Coghill ReservePark
- Col Barratt ReservePark
- Eastlewood ReservePark
- Elyard ReservePark
- Frost ReservePark
- Kenneth Wilson ReservePark
- Queen Street ReservePark
- Rosevale ReservePark
- Valley View ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 12
- Parks (OSM)
- 12
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
- Camden Surgical Hospital (1.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Bupa DentalDentist
- I-MED RadiologyMedical_Imaging
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)
- 106
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 32.2
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
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 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· 14 proposals
July 2026
- Light industry; Artisan food and drink industry; Hours of operation and trading2 Forge Pl NarellanAdditional Information Requested
- Demolition43 ELYARD STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
June 2026
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia16 PORRENDE STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club50 LODGES ROAD NARELLAN 2567Under Assessment
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station303 CAMDEN VALLEY WAY NARELLAN 2567Under Assessment
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies49 DONCASTER AVENUE NARELLAN 2567Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision38 STEWART STREET WOLLONGONG 2500Under Assessment
- Business premises; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Crematorium; Hours of operation and trading4 5 GRAHAMS HILL ROAD NARELLAN 2567Withdrawn
April 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)8 338 CAMDEN VALLEY WAY NARELLAN 2567Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care7 HUME STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Cemetery6 RICHARDSON ROAD NARELLAN 2567Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation6 LODGES ROAD NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool24 VALLEY VIEW DRIVE NARELLAN 2567Determined
January 2026
- Temporary building, structure or use; Kiosk326 CAMDEN VALLEY WAY NARELLAN 2567Determined
2025· 18 proposals
December 2025
- Business premises; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading10 QUEEN STREET NARELLAN 2567Pending Court Appeal
November 2025
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Pathways and paving19 WOODLAND CRESCENT NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 HILLVIEW PLACE NARELLAN 2567Determined
September 2025
- Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure321-339 CAMDEN VALLEY WAY NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Industrial development; Warehouse or distribution centre; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure2A PORRENDE STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool3 STUDLEY COURT NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Demolition; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)1 HOVELL STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station303 CAMDEN VALLEY WAY NARELLAN 2567Determined
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool44 SIRIUS CIRCUIT NARELLAN 2567Determined
April 2025
- Demolition; Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care10 QUEEN STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
March 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces129 QUEEN STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)2 BELLINGHAM STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Home business; Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia26 WILTON STREET NARELLAN 2567Withdrawn
February 2025
- Business premises; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia22 SOMERSET AVENUE NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool14 HOVELL STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Pub; Hours of operation and trading279 CAMDEN VALLEY WAY NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support18 FAIRWAY PLACE NARELLAN 2567Determined
January 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Shop; Neighbourhood shop1 24 GRAHAMS HILL ROAD NARELLAN 2567Withdrawn
2024· 10 proposals
December 2024
- Business premises; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Business identification sign295 CAMDEN VALLEY WAY NARELLAN 2567Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation42 QUEEN STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Signage; Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink7 GEORGE HUNTER DRIVE NARELLAN 2567Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 HILLVIEW PLACE NARELLAN 2567Determined
September 2024
- Temporary building, structure or use; Driveways and hard stand spaces40 ELYARD STREET NARELLAN 2567Withdrawn
- Attached dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure71 QUEEN STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Boarding house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Non-standard Housing18 DONCASTER AVENUE NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Business premises; Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Car park9 SOMERSET AVENUE NARELLAN 2567Determined
- Business premises; Erection of a new structure37 ELYARD STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
August 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home6 WILTON STREET NARELLAN 2567Determined
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
1 heritage place
- Studley ParkCamden Valley Way, NarellanSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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
- Hume
- Member of Parliament
- Angus TAYLOR (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 117,449
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -1.2 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 58.1%Labor 41.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.0 km away).
Coalition 55.2%Labor 44.8%
2.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -0.2 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- NarellanLabor 44.7% · Coalition 55.3% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
- Narellan Vale CentralLabor 47.4% · Coalition 52.6% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Harrington Park CentralLabor 45.5% · Coalition 54.5% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Harrington ParkLabor 44.2% · Coalition 55.8% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- Narellan ValeLabor 48.8% · Coalition 51.2% TPP (2025)1.8 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 · 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 Camden Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.