NSW · Narromine Council
Narromine, 2821
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Updated
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Narromine is a quieter mid-sized suburb in Narromine, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in growth momentum and transport and access. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 4,608
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,306
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 212 of 1,836
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,213
- Employment rate
- 52.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 130 / 85 / 21
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $480
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 607
- Against the person
- 210
- Against property
- 223
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 131.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 22 residents
- State safety percentile
- 86.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -13.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order37
- Breach Bail Conditions58
- Domestic Violence Related Assault66
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment94
- Malicious Damage To Property71
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 889
- Narromine Christian SchoolPrimary
- Narromine High SchoolSecondary
- Narromine Public SchoolPrimary
- St Augustine's Parish SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
392 public transport stops in this suburb
- Booth St Before Cathundril St
- Cathundril St At Meryula St
- Cathundril St At Scott Ct
- Murgah St After Minore St
- Narromine Health Service, Cathundril St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
298 planning-related records
2026· 33 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19-23 BOWDEN FLETCHER DRIVE NARROMINE 2821Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah106 MAPLE CRESCENT NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 WATERFORD CIRCUIT NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure121 OLD BACKWATER ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure186 MINORE STREET NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure166 CATHUNDRIL STREET NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport41 SIXTH AVENUE NARROMINE 2821Determined
May 2026
- Demolition94 TOMINGLEY ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13-17 BOWDEN FLETCHER DRIVE NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool189 DANDALOO STREET NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Crop or fodder production; Agriculture326 TOMINGLEY ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool39 MERINGO STREET NARROMINE 2821Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation10 ACACIA DRIVE NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia88 DANDALOO STREET NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure128 DAPPO ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool2 WRIGHT ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space41 SIXTH AVENUE NARROMINE 2821Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool57 WINGFIELD ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure106 COMMODORE CRESCENT NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool202 PEAK HILL RAILWAY ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Farm buildings; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1048 WARREN ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Crop or fodder production; Commercial cultivation of irrigated crops326 TOMINGLEY ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool397 TOMINGLEY ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
February 2026
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure151 THIRD AVENUE SOUTH NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Other Infrastructure218 EUMUNGERIE ROAD NARROMINE 2821Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool9 NANCY BIRD-WALTON DRIVE NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure133 MOSS AVENUE NARROMINE 2821Determined
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external); Supporting Development1349 TANTITHA ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Light industry27-29 SUNGIFT AVENUE NARROMINE 2821Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure218 EUMUNGERIE ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Subdivision397 CRAIGIE LEA LANE NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Intensive plant agriculture218 EUMUNGERIE ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool39 MERINGO STREET NARROMINE 2821Determined
2025· 7 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure23 MANILDRA STREET NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure17 NANCY BIRD-WALTON DRIVE NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Medical centre69 DANDALOO STREET NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 NANCY BIRD-WALTON DRIVE NARROMINE 2821Determined
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure11 ALGALAH STREET NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool57 WINGFIELD ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
- Subdivision223 TOMINGLEY ROAD NARROMINE 2821Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
7 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Apex ParkPark
- Argonauts ParkPark
- Dundas ParkPark
- McKinnon ParkPark
- Narromine WetlandsPark
- Payten ParkPark
- Tom Perry ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 5
- Emergency department
- On site
- Narrmine Physiotherapyphysiotherapist
- Narromine Chiropracticalternative
- Narromine Health Centredoctor
- Narromine Health ServiceCathundril Streethospital
- Narromine PharmacyDandaloo Streetpharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 9
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 45.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 37% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2484th in Australia
- State rank
- 780th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #81 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #192 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime37
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime58
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime66
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime94
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime71
- Booth St Before Cathundril Sttransport
- Cathundril St At Meryula Sttransport
- Cathundril St At Scott Cttransport
- Murgah St After Minore Sttransport
- Narromine Health Service, Cathundril Sttransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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