Narromine

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 20.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is aging, with seniors aged 65 and over accounting for 21.7%, a figure well above the state average.

The area is very traditional in its roots, with 81.6% of people born in Australia. Only 3.9% of residents were born overseas, one of the lowest proportions for areas at this level.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 84.5% of people at home. Very few residents use another language (1.7%), and only 0.2% speak little or no English, which is well below the national average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 61.9%. While the number of people with no religion has risen to 22.4% since 2011, this is still far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion sits at 35.6%, which is far below the state average of 58.9%.

Typical weekly family income is $1,721, well below the New South Wales figure of $2,185. However, the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen significantly since 2011 to 12.9%.

Long-term health conditions affect 29.9% of the population, a little above the national average. Arthritis (10.4%) and asthma (9.7%) are the most commonly reported conditions.

Local residents are highly active in their community, with 19.7% volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

There are 1,300 First Nations people in the area, with a typical personal income of $625, which is a little above the national figure for this group.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.5 people per household. One-parent families make up 18.3% of the community, which is well above the national average of 14.1%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (93.3%), and 42.2% of homes are owned outright, far above the state average. Rent is relatively affordable, with a typical weekly cost of $240.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.3% of people commute via public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 35.5% owning two cars.

The population is relatively stable, as only 27.8% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is high at 65.5%, well above the national average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, which accounts for 23.3% of jobs.

The area has a moderate level of advantage, scoring 4 out of 10 overall. Population growth has recently slowed, falling 0.4% since 2021.

The climate is warm, with an average maximum temperature of 25.8 degrees. Annual rainfall averages 590mm, which is a little above the New South Wales average.

The area experiences higher than average rates of assault and motor vehicle theft. However, drug offences are much lower than in most other areas.

Walking is difficult for many, as only 49.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries. The overall walkability score of 4.2 is well below the state average.