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Narrogin

WA 6312 • Rest of WA

3,927
Population (2021)
$37,388
Median Income
13.13 km²
Area
$240/wk
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalAffordableQuietEstablished

About Narrogin

Narrogin is the main service centre of Western Australia's Wheatbelt region, situated approximately 190 kilometres south-east of Perth within the Narrogin Shire. With a population of 3,927 and a median age of 43, it serves as an administrative, commercial, and agricultural hub for a wide rural catchment, surrounded by grain-growing and sheep-farming country on the WA plateau at an elevation of 365 metres. The suburb covers 13 square kilometres and has the relaxed, wide-street character typical of regional WA country towns.

Narrogin offers the essential services of a regional centre, including a Coles supermarket, schools, medical facilities, and local shops along the main street. The town is well regarded as a base for exploring the nearby Dryandra Woodland, a significant nature reserve famous for wildlife including numbats, woylies, and tammar wallabies. Affordable by WA standards—with median weekly rents of just $240—Narrogin appeals to those seeking a quieter pace of life, lower living costs, and a close-knit country community.

Narrogin falls under postcode 6312 and is governed by Narrogin Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Roe electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6312
Urban Area
Narrogin - Wagin
LGA / Council
Narrogin
Federal Electorate
O'connor
State Electorate
Roe
Type
Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.94°, 117.17°
Statistical Area
Rest of WA
Area
13.13 km²
Elevation
365m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Transwa coach services — Perth CBD (East Perth Terminal) Approx. 2.5-3 hours

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
190 km
By Train
No direct train service; Transwa coach from Narrogin to East Perth Terminal (~2.5-3 hours)
By Car (Peak)
2 to 2.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 to 2.5 hours

🛣️ Daily commuting to Perth is not typical; Narrogin is a self-contained regional town

Walkability Car-Dependent

Town centre services are walkable for locals, but a car is needed for most practical needs beyond the immediate main street

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Ensign Street & Earl Street Narrogin 6312 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$240
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,149
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
43 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
9.5%

116 state housing + 30 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,274
Census 2021
3,927
▼ 8.1% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,980
Income 2021
$37,388
▲ 16.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,789
Born Overseas 681

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 147
  • 2. Philippines 115
  • 3. New Zealand 95
  • 4. South Africa 52
  • 5. India 36
  • 6. Germany 17
  • 7. Italy 15
  • 8. Zimbabwe 15
  • 9. Malaysia 12
  • 10. Netherlands 11

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,542
Australian 1,416
Scottish 314
Irish 295
Australian Aboriginal 244
Filipino 123
Italian 120
German 117
Dutch 83
South African 58

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,106
Both parents born in Australia
878
Both parents born overseas
437
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
45.9%
No Religion
39.1%
Buddhism
0.5%
Islam
0.5%
Hinduism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
200 (5.1%)
5-14 years
487 (12.4%)
15-19 years
229 (5.8%)
20-24 years
240 (6.1%)
25-34 years
479 (12.2%)
35-44 years
422 (10.7%)
45-54 years
479 (12.2%)
55-64 years
506 (12.9%)
65-74 years
458 (11.7%)
75-84 years
275 (7.0%)
85+ years
148 (3.8%)

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