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Narrandera NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Narrandera, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Narrandera NSW is 4,369 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Narrandera is $626 per week ($32,552 per year). Median rent in Narrandera is $210 per week ($910 per month). Narrandera has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Narrandera has a population density of 12.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Narrandera is England. The most common religion is No Religion (32% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Narrandera is $1,083.

There were 117 recorded offences in Narrandera in 2025-26, a rate of 27 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (35 offences).

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Narrandera Population

residents (Census 2021)

Narrandera Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$626/wk

$32,552 per year

#6677 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$210/wk

$910 per month

#7231 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

🏡

Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Narrandera Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (2,119) Female 51.5% (2,249)

Population Density

12.2

people per km²

4,369 people · 357.9 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,478

Family income/wk

Narrandera Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Narrandera Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

54.9% 633 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.1% 521 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Narrandera Country of Birth

Australia

97.1%

England

1.5%

India

0.5%

Fiji

0.3%

Germany

0.2%

China

0.2%

Egypt

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Narrandera Religion

No Religion

32.1%

Catholic

25.0%

Anglican

20.7%

Not stated

10.3%

Uniting Church

5.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.8%

Christian (other)

2.0%

Pentecostal

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Narrandera Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

39.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

13.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Narrandera Languages Spoken at Home

Other

32.3%

Australian Indigenous

14.5%

Urdu

14.5%

IAL Nepali

11.3%

Malayalam

8.1%

German

6.5%

IAL Sinhal

6.5%

Italian

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Narrandera Employment

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Employed full-time

33.4% 1,029 people

⏰

Employed part-time

18.6% 572 people

🔍

Unemployed

3.7% 113 people

🏠

Not in labour force

44.4% 1,368 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Narrandera Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.5%

Bachelor Degree

20.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.9%

Certificate I/II

5.4%

Postgraduate Degree

4.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Narrandera Occupation

Professionals

20.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.7%

Community & Personal Service

16.6%

Managers

13.2%

Clerical & Administrative

10.2%

Labourers

9.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.9%

Sales Workers

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Narrandera Field of Study

Engineering

18.3%

Management & Commerce

18.3%

Education

13.5%

Health

13.1%

Society & Culture

12.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.7%

Architecture & Building

6.4%

Agriculture & Environment

5.4%

Creative Arts

2.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.1%

Information Technology

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Narrandera Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Narrandera Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.9%

$1-$149/wk

1.2%

$150-$299/wk

1.8%

$300-$399/wk

3.1%

$400-$499/wk

10.9%

$500-$649/wk

7.2%

$650-$799/wk

10.9%

$800-$999/wk

8.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.2%

$4,000+/wk

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Narrandera Marital Status

💍

Married

41.6% 1,460

↔️

Separated

5.0% 174

📋

Divorced

7.9% 276

🕊️

Widowed

8.9% 312

👤

Never married

36.7% 1,288

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Narrandera Ancestry

Australian

32.7%

English

29.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

10.3%

Irish

9.4%

Scottish

7.5%

German

3.7%

Other

2.7%

Italian

1.8%

Dutch

0.7%

Welsh

0.6%

Filipino

0.4%

Chinese

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Narrandera School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

29.8%

Primary — Government

28.4%

Primary — Catholic

16.7%

Vocational Education

11.3%

Pre-school

8.9%

Secondary — Catholic

3.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

0.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Narrandera Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.6% 764

✅

No need for assistance

90.4% 7,181

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Narrandera Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.6% 658

—

Not a volunteer

79.4% 2,533

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Narrandera Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.0%

$300-$449/mo

4.3%

$450-$599/mo

6.0%

$600-$799/mo

12.2%

$800-$999/mo

20.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

26.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

9.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

1.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Narrandera How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.4%

Did not go to work

9.4%

Car (passenger)

6.6%

Walked only

6.1%

Truck

1.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.4%

Bus

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Narrandera Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.5%

1 vehicle

38.1%

2 vehicles

34.0%

3 vehicles

12.8%

4+ vehicles

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Narrandera Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.2%

2 bedrooms

19.3%

3 bedrooms

46.4%

4 bedrooms

26.3%

5 bedrooms

4.6%

6+ bedrooms

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Narrandera Population Mobility

12.9%

moved in the last year

36.9%

moved in the last 5 years

6.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

51.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Narrandera Indigenous Population

15.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

1,272

Indigenous residents

6,732

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Narrandera Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

406

Asthma

235

Arthritis

210

Lung condition

158

Diabetes

152

Heart disease

143

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Narrandera Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.1%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

7.5%

$300-$399/wk

7.1%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

12.3%

$800-$999/wk

12.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.0%

$3,500+/wk

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Narrandera Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.4%

Couple — no children

30.3%

One parent — children under 15

15.7%

Couple — no children under 15

11.1%

One parent — no children under 15

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Narrandera Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.7% 118

👤

Never served

96.3% 3,086

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Narrandera Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.9% 473

—

Did not provide

85.1% 2,711

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Narrandera Children Ever Born

No children

23.3%

1 child

10.7%

2 children

28.1%

3 children

22.2%

4 children

11.9%

5+ children

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Narrandera When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Narrandera Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.8%

5–14 hours

25.4%

15–29 hours

14.0%

30+ hours

9.6%

Did not do domestic work

34.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Narrandera Household Size

1 person

33.0%

2 persons

35.9%

3 persons

13.2%

4 persons

9.5%

5 persons

5.4%

6+ persons

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Narrandera Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,393

Moved — same area (SA2)

257

Moved from NSW

170

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

Moved from ACT

Moved from SA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Narrandera Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.4%

Step family — no other children

10.5%

Blended family — no other children

5.6%

Other couple — children only

2.4%

Intact family — other children present

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Narrandera Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 117 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Property Damage

Assault

Other Against Person

Sexual Offences

Drug Offences

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Narrandera Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,113/wk

Median Rent $210/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Narrandera

Your weekly income

≈ $4,823/month

Median rent $210/wk

Left after rent $903/wk

Rent share 18.9%

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Trangie

Income: $711/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $30/wk

Coolah

Income: $595/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $40/wk

Hay (NSW)

Income: $669/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $35/wk

Gilgandra

Income: $606/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $10/wk

Balranald

Income: $687/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $10/wk

Lake Cargelligo

Income: $641/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $40/wk

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Income: $503/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $25/wk

Narrandera vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Dalmeny

Pop: 2,194 Income: $564/wk Rent: $330/wk

East Kurrajong

Pop: 2,203 Income: $949/wk Rent: $500/wk

Cumbalum

Pop: 2,211 Income: $897/wk Rent: $610/wk

Centennial Park (NSW)

Pop: 2,225 Income: $1,415/wk Rent: $500/wk

Camden Park (NSW)

Pop: 2,233 Income: $1,084/wk Rent: $420/wk

Callala Bay

Pop: 2,234 Income: $645/wk Rent: $390/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Narrandera

What is the population of Narrandera NSW?

The population of Narrandera NSW is 4,369 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.2 people per km².Narrandera is ranked #1,774 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Narrandera?

The median personal income in Narrandera NSW is $626 per week, or $32,552 per year.The median household income is $1,113 per week.Family income is $1,478 per week.Narrandera is ranked #6,677 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Narrandera?

Median rent in Narrandera NSW is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 18.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Narrandera ranks #7,231 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Narrandera?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Narrandera NSW is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Narrandera?

The median age in Narrandera NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Narrandera a good suburb to live in?

Narrandera is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 4,369.The median income is $626/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.9% 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: 12915. All dollar figures in AUD.