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Narromine

NSW 2821 • Rest of NSW

4,608
Population (2021)
$36,920
Median Income
1907.97 km²
Area
$250/wk
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalHistoricFamily-FriendlyAffordable

About Narromine

Narromine is a rural township in the Central West of New South Wales, situated along the Macquarie River approximately 500 kilometres north-west of Sydney within the Narromine Shire local government area. With a population of around 4,600 and a median age of 39, it serves as a service hub for the surrounding agricultural communities across a vast catchment area of nearly 2,000 square kilometres. A significant portion of the community — close to one in five residents — identifies with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage, reflecting the deep First Nations connections to this part of the Macquarie Valley.

Narromine is known for its agricultural heritage, particularly as a centre for citrus farming and grain production in the fertile Macquarie Valley. The town also has a proud aviation history and is home to one of Australia's premier gliding clubs, with the Central West's reliable thermals drawing enthusiasts from across the country. Residents have access to local schools, a small shopping district along Dandaloo Street, and community sporting facilities, with the regional city of Dubbo located approximately 50 kilometres to the east.

Narromine falls under postcode 2821 and is governed by Narromine Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Dubbo electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2821
Urban Area
Narromine
LGA / Council
Narromine
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Dubbo
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.26°, 148.06°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
1907.97 km²
Elevation
229m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Kierath Shopping Centre Dandaloo Street Narromine 2821 NSW

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Narromine by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Narromine Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Narromine" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$250
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,213
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
4.1%

46 state housing + 21 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,689
Census 2021
4,608
▼ 1.7% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,784
Income 2021
$36,920
▲ 19.9% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,782
Born Overseas 171

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 39
  • 2. New Zealand 16
  • 3. Germany 15
  • 4. India 14
  • 5. Philippines 12
  • 6. South Africa 12
  • 7. Scotland 11
  • 8. Zimbabwe 8
  • 9. Ireland 7
  • 10. United States 7

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,969
English 1,709
Australian Aboriginal 900
Irish 440
Scottish 409
German 149
Italian 33
Dutch 21
Maltese 20
Filipino 17

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,533
Both parents born in Australia
207
Both parents born overseas
223
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
61.7%
No Religion
23.0%
Hinduism
0.3%
Buddhism
0.1%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
301 (6.5%)
5-14 years
721 (15.6%)
15-19 years
268 (5.8%)
20-24 years
236 (5.1%)
25-34 years
503 (10.9%)
35-44 years
514 (11.2%)
45-54 years
490 (10.6%)
55-64 years
605 (13.1%)
65-74 years
514 (11.2%)
75-84 years
338 (7.3%)
85+ years
120 (2.6%)

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