Narromine

First Nations people make up 20.3% of the population, which is far above the national figure. The community has a split age profile, with 21.6% aged 65 and over and 21.3% under 15, making it both older and more child-heavy than most areas.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.9% of people born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average, and very few residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is common at 62.2%, though the number of people with no religion rose by 12 points since 2011 to reach 22.2%. This is still far below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Year 12 completion is also far below the national average at 36.0%, though this has risen since 2011.

Typical weekly household incomes are much lower than most areas, sitting at $1,319. While this is well below the national figure, it has risen by $461 since 2011.

A long-term health condition is reported by 29.8% of residents, which is a little above the national average. The most common conditions are arthritis and asthma.

Volunteering is very strong here, with 19.9% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is around the national average at 25.2%.

There are 1,310 First Nations people in the area, making it one of the largest populations at this level. Year 12 completion is well below the national average at 31.7%.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas at 17.9%. At the same time, 29.2% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (93.1%), and 42.2% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average. Rents and mortgage payments are also much lower than in most of Australia.

Cars are essential, as only 0.3% of people commute by public transport and public transport stops are far fewer than in the rest of the state. Very few people work from home compared to the national figure.

The population is quite stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen since 2011.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 65.7%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which account for 24.2% of jobs.

The area has an overall advantage score of 3, which is lower than about 70% of similar areas. Population growth since 2021 is well below the state average.

The climate is warm and dry, with an average maximum temperature of 25.8 degrees and annual rainfall that is a little above the state average.

Walkability is well below the state average, with only 53.9% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Access to groceries and parks is also far below the state figure.