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Narooma NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Narooma, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Narooma NSW is 2,731 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Narooma is $551 per week ($28,652 per year). Median rent in Narooma is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Narooma has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Narooma has a population density of 22.7 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Narooma is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Nepali. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Narooma is $1,517.
There were 62 recorded offences in Narooma in 2025-26, a rate of 23 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (14 offences).
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Narooma Population
Narooma Median Income & Rent
Narooma Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Narooma Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Narooma Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Narooma Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Narooma Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Narooma Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Narooma Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Narooma Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Narooma Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Narooma Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Narooma Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Narooma Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Narooma Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Narooma Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Narooma Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Narooma School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Narooma Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Narooma Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Narooma Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Narooma How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Narooma Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Narooma Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Narooma Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Narooma Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Narooma Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Narooma Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Narooma Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Narooma Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Narooma Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Narooma Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Narooma When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Narooma Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Narooma Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Narooma Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Narooma Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Narooma Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 62 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Narooma Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Narooma
What is the population of Narooma NSW?
The population of Narooma NSW is 2,731 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 22.7 people per km².Narooma is ranked #2,568 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Narooma?
The median personal income in Narooma NSW is $551 per week, or $28,652 per year.The median household income is $926 per week.Family income is $1,299 per week.Narooma is ranked #7,712 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Narooma?
Median rent in Narooma NSW is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 28.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Narooma ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Narooma?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Narooma NSW is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Narooma?
The median age in Narooma NSW is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Narooma a good suburb to live in?
Narooma is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,731.The median income is $551/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12909. All dollar figures in AUD.