Median house price
$480k
+16% change
NSW · Narromine Council
Narromine, 2821
Est. population · Jun 2025
4,630
Growth (1 yr)
-0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
-1.8%
Median age
39
Median income
$1,306/wk
Employment rate
52.5%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$480,000
Languages at home
1.8%non-English
Most common: Afrikaans, Cantonese, Hindi
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Narromine is a quieter mid-sized suburb in Narromine Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer community and employment compared with similar regional towns, though growth momentum remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Narromine snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$400/wk
Population (ERP)
4,630
-0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.5%
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
#47
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
89th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
8th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
14th
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
- 46.1/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 39% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2714th in Australia
- State rank
- 818th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #47 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #181 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $480
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $480,000
- Median price change
- +16.4%
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
4,630(June 2025)
-0.0% annual · -1.8% over 5 years · 8th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.0%
- 5-year growth
- -1.8%
- Change in 1 year
- -2
- Change in 5 years
- -87
- 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 (~4,550), extrapolated at -0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 4,608
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,306
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 212 of 1,836
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,213
- Employment rate
- 52.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,504 / 85 / 21 (+ 3 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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 607
- Against the person
- 210
- Against property
- 223
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 131.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 22 residents
- State safety percentile
- 89.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -13.8%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order37
- Breach Bail Conditions58
- Domestic Violence Related Assault66
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment94
- Malicious Damage To Property71
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
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 889
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 14th
School list
- Narromine Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 946 · 23th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 177 students · Top SEA quarter 12%View on My School →
- Narromine High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 787 · 3th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 223 students · Top SEA quarter 1%View on My School →
- Narromine Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 832 · 4th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 237 students · Top SEA quarter 3%View on My School →
- St Augustine's Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 993 · 44th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 87 students · Top SEA quarter 16%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
Public transport
392 public transport stops in this suburb
- Booth St Before Cathundril St
- Cathundril St At Meryula St
- Cathundril St At Scott Ct
- Murgah St After Minore St
- Narromine Health Service, Cathundril 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
7 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Apex ParkPark
- Argonauts ParkPark
- Dundas ParkPark
- McKinnon ParkPark
- Narromine WetlandsPark
- Payten ParkPark
- Tom Perry ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 9
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
- 5
- Nearest hospital
- Narromine Health Service (14.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Narrmine PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist
- Narromine ChiropracticAlternative
- Narromine Health CentreDoctor
- Narromine Health ServiceCathundril StreetHospital
- Narromine PharmacyDandaloo StreetPharmacy
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)
- 135
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 29.2
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
- 32° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 161 mm · ~20 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 135 mm · ~17 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 108 mm · ~14 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 135 mm · ~17 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· 41 proposals
August 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 WATERFORD CIRCUIT NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure43 MERYULA STREET NARROMINE 2821Determined
July 2026
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Agricultural produce industry323 THE MCGRANE WAY NARROMINE 2821Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool105 MINORE STREET NARROMINE 2821Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure120 DAPPO ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation6 ACACIA DRIVE NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Skylights, roof windows and ventilators; Residential Accommodation57 MERYULA STREET NARROMINE 2821Determined
June 2026
- Subdivision1048 WARREN ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19-23 BOWDEN FLETCHER DRIVE NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah106 MAPLE CRESCENT NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 WATERFORD CIRCUIT NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure121 OLD BACKWATER ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure186 MINORE STREET NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure166 CATHUNDRIL STREET NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport41 SIXTH AVENUE NARROMINE 2821Determined
May 2026
- Demolition94 TOMINGLEY ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13-17 BOWDEN FLETCHER DRIVE NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool189 DANDALOO STREET NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Crop or fodder production; Agriculture326 TOMINGLEY ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool39 MERINGO STREET NARROMINE 2821Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation10 ACACIA DRIVE NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Office Premise; 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 Australia88 DANDALOO STREET NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure128 DAPPO ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool2 WRIGHT ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space41 SIXTH AVENUE NARROMINE 2821Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool57 WINGFIELD ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure106 COMMODORE CRESCENT NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool202 PEAK HILL RAILWAY ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Farm buildings; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1048 WARREN ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Crop or fodder production; Commercial cultivation of irrigated crops326 TOMINGLEY ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool397 TOMINGLEY ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
February 2026
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure151 THIRD AVENUE SOUTH NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Other Infrastructure218 EUMUNGERIE ROAD NARROMINE 2821Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool9 NANCY BIRD-WALTON DRIVE NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure133 MOSS AVENUE NARROMINE 2821Determined
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external); Supporting Development1349 TANTITHA ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Light industry27-29 SUNGIFT AVENUE NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure218 EUMUNGERIE ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Subdivision397 CRAIGIE LEA LANE NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Intensive plant agriculture218 EUMUNGERIE ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
2025· 7 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure23 MANILDRA STREET NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure17 NANCY BIRD-WALTON DRIVE NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Medical centre69 DANDALOO STREET NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 NANCY BIRD-WALTON DRIVE NARROMINE 2821Determined
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure11 ALGALAH STREET NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool57 WINGFIELD ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Subdivision223 TOMINGLEY ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
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)
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
- Parkes
- Member of Parliament
- Jamie CHAFFEY (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 130,841
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 47.5 km away).
Coalition 66.3%Labor 33.8%
3.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- NarromineLabor 32.5% · Coalition 67.5% TPP (2025)12.8 km away
- TrangieLabor 27.0% · Coalition 73.0% TPP (2025)28.1 km away
- TomingleyLabor 28.5% · Coalition 71.5% TPP (2025)35.8 km away
- Dubbo WestLabor 44.9% · Coalition 55.1% TPP (2025)44.4 km away
- DubboLabor 41.9% · Coalition 58.1% TPP (2025)46.5 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 · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- 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 Narromine Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.