Narwee

NSW 2209 • Greater Sydney

5,411
Population (2021)
$33,644
Median Income
1.27 km²
Area
$354/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalDiverseSuburbanCommuter BeltFamily-Friendly

About Narwee

Narwee is a compact, densely settled suburb in Sydney's south-west, located approximately 16 kilometres from the CBD within the Canterbury-Bankstown Council area. With a population of 5,411 concentrated into just 1.3 square kilometres, Narwee is one of the more densely populated suburbs in its region. The suburb's median age of 40 and high proportion of overseas-born residents — with more than half the population born outside Australia — speak to its strongly multicultural character.

Chinese ancestry is the most prevalent in Narwee, followed by communities with English, Lebanese, Greek, and Filipino backgrounds, giving the suburb a rich and diverse cultural fabric. Narwee Station on the T8 Airport and South Line provides direct rail access to the Sydney CBD and airport. The suburb is primarily residential with a mix of standalone homes and medium-density housing, and its median household income of $1,431 per week combined with reasonable access to amenities makes it a practical choice for multicultural families seeking convenient connections to central Sydney.

Narwee falls under postcode 2209 and is governed by Canterbury-Bankstown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Oatley electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2209
Urban Area
Canterbury
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.95°, 151.07°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
1.27 km²
Elevation
42m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 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 Narwee by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Narwee Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$354
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,166
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
40 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
16.1%

218 state housing + 96 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,618
Census 2021
5,411
3.7% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$27,404
Income 2021
$33,644
22.8% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,378
Born Overseas 2,795

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 826
  • 2. Hong Kong 197
  • 3. Philippines 195
  • 4. Indonesia 133
  • 5. Lebanon 129
  • 6. Greece 107
  • 7. Vietnam 94
  • 8. Malaysia 92
  • 9. India 77
  • 10. New Zealand 70

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 1,785
English 654
Australian 615
Lebanese 310
Greek 305
Filipino 237
Irish 201
Italian 138
Vietnamese 127
Scottish 124

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

842
Both parents born in Australia
3,855
Both parents born overseas
452
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
43.9%
No Religion
29.7%
Islam
10.2%
Buddhism
6.7%
Hinduism
3.0%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
306 (5.7%)
5-14 years
605 (11.2%)
15-19 years
280 (5.2%)
20-24 years
314 (5.8%)
25-34 years
777 (14.4%)
35-44 years
793 (14.7%)
45-54 years
668 (12.3%)
55-64 years
678 (12.5%)
65-74 years
542 (10.0%)
75-84 years
316 (5.8%)
85+ years
133 (2.5%)

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