Narrogin, WA: suburb profile

The population of Narrogin WA is 3,927 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Narrogin is $719 per week ($37,388 per year). Median rent in Narrogin is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Narrogin has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Narrogin has a population density of 299 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Narrogin is England. The most common religion is No religion (38.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Filipino. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Narrogin is $1,149.

Population
3,927
Census 2021
Median income
$719/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$240/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
43years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Narrogin vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Narrogin is $719 a week, 11% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 478th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $240 a week, $80 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 19.4% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 43, 2 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureNarroginTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$719/wk$806/wk −11%$766/wk
Household income$1,236/wk$1,722/wk −28%$1,637/wk
Rent$240/wk$320/wk −25%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,149/mo$1,759/mo −35%$1,733/mo
Median age4341 +2 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.4%18.6% +0.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Narrogin, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Narrogin Population

3,927 residents at the 2021 Census.

Narrogin Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$719/wk
$37,388 per year
Ranked 5,120 of 14,663
Median Rent
$240/wk
$1,040 per month
Ranked 6,627 of 14,663
Median Age
43years
5 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,149/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Narrogin Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,236/wk
Median rent $240/wk
Rent to income 19.4%

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

Median rent in Narrogin against your income

About $5,356 a month
Median rent $240/wk
Left after rent $996/wk
Rent share 19.4%

Narrogin Schools

4
schools nearby
3
government
933
avg ICSEA score
1,074
total students
St Matthew's School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 159 students
1040
ICSEA
Narrogin Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 564 students
937
ICSEA
Narrogin Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 266 students
929
ICSEA
East Narrogin Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 85 students
825
ICSEA

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

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Narrogin, Western Australia: 32.9375°S, 117.1717°E

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People in Narrogin

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (1,908) Female 51.3% (2,013)

Population Density

299
people per km²
3,927 people · 13.1 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,732
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.7%
Philippines
2.9%
New Zealand
2.4%
South Africa
1.3%
India
0.9%
Germany
0.4%
Italy
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Filipino
1.5%
Tagalog
1.4%
Afrikaans
1.2%
Mandarin
0.5%
Italian
0.5%
Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
0.3%
Malayalam
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
39.3%
Australian
36.1%
Scottish
8.0%
Irish
7.5%
Australian Aboriginal
6.2%
Filipino
3.1%
Italian
3.1%
German
3.0%
Dutch
2.1%
South African
1.5%
New Zealander
1.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
38.8%
Catholic
17.1%
Not stated
12.5%
Anglican
12.5%
Baptist
3.7%
Uniting Church
3.6%
Christian (other)
3.0%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

6.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
41.4% 1,341
Separated
4.2% 136
Divorced
8.6% 279
Widowed
8.5% 275
Never married
37.3% 1,207

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
37.5%
Couple: no children
31.6%
One parent: children under 15
13.0%
Couple: no children under 15
10.5%
One parent: no children under 15
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
37.4%
2 persons
33.5%
3 persons
12.7%
4 persons
9.5%
5 persons
4.7%
6+ persons
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Narrogin

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,532 occupied private dwellings in Narrogin at the 2021 Census, 32.7% were rented, 33.9% owned outright and 28.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.5% 38 dwellings
Owned outright
33.9% 520 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
28.4% 435 dwellings
Rented
32.7% 501 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.5% 39 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
91.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.6%
2 bedrooms
18.4%
3 bedrooms
46.3%
4 bedrooms
26.3%
5 bedrooms
5.1%
6+ bedrooms
0.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.1%
$300-$449/mo
4.1%
$450-$599/mo
5.3%
$600-$799/mo
12.3%
$800-$999/mo
12.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
26.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
9.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.5%
1 vehicle
39.8%
2 vehicles
32.4%
3 vehicles
13.3%
4+ vehicles
7.0%

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

Work, income and education in Narrogin

Employment

Employed full-time
37.4% 1,028 people
Employed part-time
19.8% 545 people
Unemployed
3.9% 107 people
Not in labour force
38.8% 1,067 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
24.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.8%
Community & Personal Service
15.8%
Managers
11.4%
Labourers
9.2%
Clerical & Administrative
9.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.6%
Sales Workers
5.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
2.3%
$300-$399/wk
3.7%
$400-$499/wk
9.0%
$500-$649/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
7.8%
$800-$999/wk
8.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.0%
$4,000+/wk
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.4%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
5.3%
$300-$399/wk
4.8%
$400-$499/wk
5.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
10.8%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.5%
$3,500+/wk
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.5%
Did not go to work
9.8%
Walked only
6.1%
Car (passenger)
5.9%
Bus
1.4%
Other
1.1%
Truck
1.1%
Bicycle
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
49.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
46.1%
Bachelor Degree
23.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.8%
Certificate I/II
5.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.0%
Postgraduate Degree
3.1%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
18.6%
Health
16.3%
Management & Commerce
14.7%
Education
13.3%
Society & Culture
12.3%
Agriculture & Environment
8.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.8%
Architecture & Building
6.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.7%
Creative Arts
1.3%
Information Technology
0.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
37.0%
Primary: Government
29.6%
Vocational Education
12.5%
Primary: Catholic
12.5%
Pre-school
6.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
0.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
0.6%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
82.2%
Has need for assistance
6.8%
Need for assistance not stated
10.7%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
410
Arthritis
147
Heart disease
126
Asthma
117
Diabetes
100
Lung condition
88
Cancer
48
Stroke
48
Kidney disease
35
Dementia
29

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.8% 334
Did not provide
88.2% 2,506

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
24.7% 706
Not a volunteer
75.3% 2,148

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 3
Previously served
2.4% 69
Never served
97.5% 2,788

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.4%
1 child
10.2%
2 children
29.0%
3 children
20.7%
4 children
10.4%
5+ children
2.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
15
1951: 1960
33
1961: 1970
81
1971: 1980
67
1981: 1990
55
1991: 2000
39
2001: 2010
113
2011: 2015
103
2016
26
2017
16
2018
23
2019
38
2020
21
2021
23

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

Population Mobility

17.0%
moved in the last year
40.4%
moved in the last 5 years
6.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,855
Moved from WA
292
Moved: same area (SA2)
221
Moved from overseas
32
Moved from QLD
9
Moved from VIC
7
Moved from NT
5
Moved from NSW
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.7%
5: 14 hours
29.5%
15: 29 hours
12.8%
30+ hours
8.9%
Did not do domestic work
26.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
83.8%
Step family: no other children
10.3%
Blended family: no other children
2.5%
Other couple: children only
2.5%
Step family: other children present
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Narrogin

What is the population of Narrogin WA?

The population of Narrogin WA is 3,927 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 299 people per km². Narrogin is ranked #1,953 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Narrogin?

The median personal income in Narrogin WA is $719 per week, or $37,388 per year. The median household income is $1,236 per week. Family income is $1,732 per week. Narrogin is ranked #5,120 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Narrogin?

Median rent in Narrogin WA is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Rent represents 19.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Narrogin ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Narrogin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Narrogin WA is $1,149. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Narrogin?

The median age in Narrogin WA is 43 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Narrogin a good suburb to live in?

Narrogin is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 3,927. The median income is $719/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.4% 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: 51093. All dollar figures in AUD.