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Narrawallee NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Narrawallee NSW is 1,487 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Narrawallee is $662 per week ($34,424 per year). Median rent in Narrawallee is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Narrawallee has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Narrawallee has a population density of 421.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Narrawallee is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Korean. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Narrawallee is $1,733.

There were 11 recorded offences in Narrawallee in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Narrawallee Population

residents (Census 2021)

Narrawallee Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$662/wk

$34,424 per year

#6114 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Narrawallee Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (727) Female 51.1% (760)

Population Density

421.8

people per km²

1,487 people · 3.5 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,586

Family income/wk

Narrawallee 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)

Narrawallee Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

64.6% 298 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.4% 163 dwellings

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

Narrawallee Country of Birth

Australia

94.5%

England

4.9%

Hong Kong

0.6%

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

Narrawallee Religion

No Religion

46.0%

Anglican

18.8%

Catholic

18.3%

Not stated

6.3%

Christian (other)

3.0%

Baptist

2.8%

Uniting Church

2.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Narrawallee Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.7%

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

Narrawallee Languages Spoken at Home

Korean

38.5%

German

30.8%

Other

30.8%

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

Narrawallee Employment

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Employed full-time

24.5% 280 people

⏰

Employed part-time

22.6% 259 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.8% 32 people

🏠

Not in labour force

50.1% 574 people

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

Narrawallee Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

39.3%

Bachelor Degree

25.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.6%

Postgraduate Degree

8.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.2%

Certificate I/II

2.6%

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

Narrawallee Occupation

Professionals

26.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.6%

Community & Personal Service

13.8%

Managers

13.3%

Clerical & Administrative

11.6%

Sales Workers

8.2%

Labourers

7.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.2%

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

Narrawallee Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.1%

Society & Culture

15.4%

Health

13.7%

Architecture & Building

12.9%

Engineering

10.7%

Education

10.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.7%

Creative Arts

4.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.5%

Agriculture & Environment

1.7%

Information Technology

1.0%

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

Narrawallee Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Narrawallee Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.4%

$1-$149/wk

1.4%

$150-$299/wk

2.2%

$300-$399/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

7.6%

$500-$649/wk

6.8%

$650-$799/wk

10.8%

$800-$999/wk

7.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.2%

$4,000+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Narrawallee Marital Status

💍

Married

54.1% 672

↔️

Separated

3.5% 43

📋

Divorced

8.1% 101

🕊️

Widowed

6.9% 86

👤

Never married

27.4% 340

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Narrawallee Ancestry

English

35.2%

Australian

27.5%

Irish

11.5%

Scottish

10.8%

Other

4.1%

German

3.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.5%

Italian

2.0%

Dutch

1.0%

Greek

0.9%

New Zealander

0.9%

Maltese

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Narrawallee School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.0%

Secondary — Government

34.6%

Pre-school

16.7%

Vocational Education

12.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.2%

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

Narrawallee Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.3% 180

✅

No need for assistance

93.7% 2,655

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

Narrawallee Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.0% 236

—

Not a volunteer

80.0% 942

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Narrawallee Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

9.7%

$450-$599/mo

2.6%

$600-$799/mo

3.2%

$800-$999/mo

6.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Narrawallee How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.9%

Did not go to work

12.0%

Car (passenger)

6.6%

Walked only

2.9%

Truck

1.6%

Other

1.0%

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

Narrawallee Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.2%

1 vehicle

35.3%

2 vehicles

44.1%

3 vehicles

11.6%

4+ vehicles

6.7%

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

Narrawallee Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.5%

2 bedrooms

7.4%

3 bedrooms

44.7%

4 bedrooms

40.0%

5 bedrooms

6.4%

6+ bedrooms

1.0%

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

Narrawallee Population Mobility

18.2%

moved in the last year

46.3%

moved in the last 5 years

5.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Narrawallee Indigenous Population

3.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

103

Indigenous residents

2,754

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Narrawallee Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

126

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Narrawallee Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.9%

$1-$149/wk

5.8%

$150-$299/wk

8.2%

$300-$399/wk

6.1%

$400-$499/wk

5.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

12.9%

$800-$999/wk

10.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Narrawallee Family Structure

Couple — no children

41.2%

Couple — children under 15

32.9%

Couple — no children under 15

10.5%

One parent — children under 15

8.8%

One parent — no children under 15

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Narrawallee Military Service

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.5% 6

🏅

Previously served

4.5% 53

👤

Never served

95.0% 1,131

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Narrawallee Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.8% 150

—

Did not provide

87.2% 1,024

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Narrawallee Children Ever Born

No children

21.7%

1 child

11.1%

2 children

32.4%

3 children

25.1%

4 children

7.5%

5+ children

2.2%

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

Narrawallee When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2020

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

Narrawallee Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.2%

5–14 hours

34.7%

15–29 hours

15.9%

30+ hours

10.9%

Did not do domestic work

19.4%

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

Narrawallee Household Size

1 person

24.1%

2 persons

45.4%

3 persons

11.4%

4 persons

11.9%

5 persons

5.5%

6+ persons

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Narrawallee Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,139

Moved — same area (SA2)

130

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from ACT

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

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

Narrawallee Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.9%

Step family — no other children

15.3%

Blended family — no other children

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Narrawallee Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 11 total

Theft

Other Against Person

Other Against Property

Assault

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Narrawallee Schools

schools nearby

government

967

avg ICSEA score

867

total students

Milton Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 823 students

1024

ICSEA

Budawang School Government

Combined · U · 44 students

909

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Narrawallee Rent Prices & Affordability

31%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,309/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 30.6%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Narrawallee

Your weekly income

≈ $5,672/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $909/wk

Rent share 30.6%

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Income: $660/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $180/wk

Boorowa

Income: $685/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $155/wk

Karuah

Income: $555/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $100/wk

Crescent Head

Income: $674/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $80/wk

Braidwood

Income: $776/wk Rent: $345/wk Save: $55/wk

Broulee

Income: $751/wk Rent: $380/wk Save: $20/wk

Blacksmiths

Income: $636/wk Rent: $390/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $636/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $225/wk

Narrawallee vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Yanco

Pop: 744 Income: $473/wk Rent: $200/wk

Coomealla

Pop: 748 Income: $628/wk Rent: $180/wk

Failford

Pop: 748 Income: $510/wk Rent: $420/wk

Mount Hunter

Pop: 749 Income: $802/wk Rent: $430/wk

Ulmarra

Pop: 749 Income: $496/wk Rent: $260/wk

North Lismore

Pop: 754 Income: $635/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Narrawallee

What is the population of Narrawallee NSW?

The population of Narrawallee NSW is 1,487 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 421.8 people per km².Narrawallee is ranked #3,407 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Narrawallee?

The median personal income in Narrawallee NSW is $662 per week, or $34,424 per year.The median household income is $1,309 per week.Family income is $1,586 per week.Narrawallee is ranked #6,114 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Narrawallee?

Median rent in Narrawallee NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 30.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Narrawallee ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Narrawallee?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Narrawallee NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Narrawallee?

The median age in Narrawallee NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Narrawallee a good suburb to live in?

Narrawallee is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,487.The median income is $662/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.6% 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: 12918. All dollar figures in AUD.