Narromine, NSW 2821 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Narromine is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2821, home to 4,608 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Narromine local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 340 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$250 /wk
Population4,608
Median age39
Area1908 km²
To CBD340 km
LGANarromine

Demographics

Population
4,608
Median age
39 years
Median household income
$1,306 /week
Median personal income
$710 /week
Median family income
$1,742 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Narromine
Statistical region (SA4)
Far West and Orana
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Parkes
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$250 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,213
Rent share of household income
19%

Schools

  • Narromine High School Secondary · Government
  • Narromine Public School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 30 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 77 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Dandaloo St Opp Town Clock bus · 23 m
  • Dandaloo St At Derribong Av bus · 130 m
  • Burraway St Opp Narromine Police Station bus · 178 m
  • Narromine Police Station, Burraway St bus · 196 m
  • Meringo St Before Dandaloo St bus · 336 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 cafés
  • 2 restaurants
  • 6 pubs and bars
  • 18 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 1 supermarket
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 54.1% of the 2,392 resolvable premises in Narromine. 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: 26.0%
  • Fibre to the Node: 54.1%
  • Fixed Wireless: 16.7%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.2%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 519 across postcode 2821 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 14% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 187 violent offences, 87 theft, 86 property damage.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Narromine?

Narromine (NSW 2821) had 4,608 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Narromine local government area.

What is the median rent in Narromine?

The median advertised rent in Narromine is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Narromine?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Narromine covering government sectors. Nearest include: Narromine High School (0.5 km), Narromine Public School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Narromine?

Narromine is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (54.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Narromine?

Across postcode 2821, 519 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (187), theft (87), property damage (86). 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 Narromine?

77 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Narromine centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 30 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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