WA · Narembeen Council

Narembeen, 6369

Est. population · Jun 2025

456

Growth (1 yr)

+0.4%

Growth (5 yr)

+4.1%

Median age

54

Median income

$1,319/wk

Employment rate

46.7%

Languages at home

7.1%non-English

Most common: Afrikaans, Italian, Malayalam

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

39.3/100
Below average

363rd in WA

Verified 71% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Heritage area
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What Narembeen is known for: Heritage area, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

Away from the major hubs, Narembeen is a smaller community in Narembeen Council with its own quieter rhythm. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Local eateries and coffee spots give the area a friendly, everyday social rhythm.

There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.

Reported crime has been falling recently. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.

The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment relative to similar regional towns.

At a glance

Narembeen snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

No data available

Median rent

No data available

Population (ERP)

456

+0.4% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

27.6%

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

#34

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

25th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

36th

percentile in WA

Advantage (IRSAD)

3/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

45th

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
39.3/100 — Below average
National rank
3900th in Australia
State rank
363rd in WA
Peer rank
#34 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#83 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
71%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Population

Estimated resident population

456(June 2025)

+0.4% annual · +4.1% over 5 years · 36th percentile in WA

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.4%
5-year growth
+4.1%
Change in 1 year
+2
Change in 5 years
+18
Growth rank in WA
36th 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 (~450), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
423
Median age
54
Median household income / week
$1,319
Dwelling vacancy
27.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
59 of 214
Median monthly mortgage
$867
Employment rate
46.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
139 / 18 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian 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 ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (Jan 2026 to Aug 2026)
2,407
Against the person
687
Against property
977
Rate per 1,000 residents
5,278.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 1 residents
State safety percentile
25.1th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate, partial year)
-25.1%

Most common offence types

  • Assault (Family)331
  • Breach Of Violence Restraint Order154
  • Drug Offences589
  • Property Damage269
  • Stealing349

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • WA Police district crime statisticsWestern Australia Police Force · Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Aug 2026; Jan 2026 to Aug 2026 · Updated · Quarterly timeseries XLSX; district-level aggregates

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
995
Median ICSEA percentile
45th
School list
  • Narembeen District High SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 995 · 45th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 157 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

30 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 cafes · 1 pharmacies · 1 playgrounds · 1 sports centres · 1 swimming pools · 1 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life1 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
Walkability proxy
17/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
2.36
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
2.36
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.36
Food & drink(1)
  • Narembeen Co-Op CaféCafe
Shopping(1)

No named venues listed.

Community(2)
  • Narambeen Community Shed and GalleryCommunity centre
  • Narambeen Public HallCommunity centre
Health & services(1)
  • Narembeen PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(5)
  • Narembeen gymGym
  • Playground
  • Narembeen Aquatic CentreSports centre
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool
Other(16)
  • EldersAgrarian
  • Bench (3)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Clock
  • Narambeen Hardware and SuppliesHardware
  • Parking
  • Narembeen RoadhousePetrol station
  • Picnic Table
  • Narembeen Police StationPolice
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Public toilets
  • Sanitary Dump Station
  • Shelter (4)
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Narembeen Tyre ServiceTyres
  • Waste Basket

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 insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Memorial ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
1

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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
3
Nearest hospital
Narembeen District Memorial Hospita (0.3 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • HospitalHospital
  • Narembeen District Memorial HospitaHospital
  • Narembeen PharmacyPharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
8
Participants per 1,000 residents
17.5

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

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
33° / 16°
Rainfall
48 mm · ~6 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
26° / 12°
Rainfall
82 mm · ~10 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
17° / 6°
Rainfall
136 mm · ~17 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
24° / 9°
Rainfall
64 mm · ~8 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Heritage

5 heritage places

  • Narembeen Civic Precinct2A Longhurst St, Narembeen3629
  • Narembeen Lesser Hall2A Longhurst St, Narembeen5876
  • Narembeen Roads Board Building (fmr)Latham Rd, Narembeen5862
  • Narembeen Museum30 Longhurst St, Narembeen1794
  • Narembeen Public HallCnr Latham & Longhurst Sts, Narembeen1793

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage registerState heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via WA bush fire prone area mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
O'Connor
Member of Parliament
Rick WILSON (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
122,006
Turnout (2025)
86.7%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-6.6 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 63.3%Labor 36.7%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 116.0 km away).

Coalition 86.0%Labor 14.0%

22.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -3.4 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • NarembeenLabor 14.0% · Coalition 86.0% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
  • Bruce RockLabor 21.3% · Coalition 78.7% TPP (2025)30.9 km away
  • KondininLabor 21.9% · Coalition 78.2% TPP (2025)49.7 km away
  • CorriginLabor 13.5% · Coalition 86.5% TPP (2025)57.4 km away
  • HydenLabor 5.5% · Coalition 94.5% TPP (2025)61.4 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

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

More in Narembeen Council

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