Narrabri, NSW 2390 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Narrabri is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2390, home to 7,327 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Gwydir local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 407 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,327
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,590 /week
- Median personal income
- $826 /week
- Median family income
- $2,047 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Narrabri
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $260 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,448
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Narrabri Public School
- Narrabri High School
- Narrabri West Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 15 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 25 bus stops
- Tibbereena St Opp Bowen St
- Dangar St After Selina St
- Dangar St At Cameron St
- Violet St At Selina St
- Narrabri Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 11 restaurants
- 6 pubs and bars
- 12 parks and reserves
- 14 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 43.7% of the 4,300 resolvable premises in Narrabri. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 26.4%
- Fibre to the Curb: 14.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 43.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 12.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 874 across postcode 2390 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 20% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 291 violent offences, 168 theft, 140 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Narrabri?
Narrabri (NSW 2390) had 7,327 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Narrabri local government area.
What is the median rent in Narrabri?
The median advertised rent in Narrabri is $260/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Narrabri?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Narrabri covering government sectors. Nearest include: Narrabri Public School (0.6 km), Narrabri High School (0.7 km), Narrabri West Public School (2.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Narrabri?
Narrabri is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (43.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Narrabri?
Across postcode 2390, 874 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (291), theft (168), property damage (140). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Narrabri?
26 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Narrabri centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 15 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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