Narromine

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 21.5% of the population, which is far above the national figure. The area is also home to many children, with 22.1% under age 15, though 21% of residents are seniors, which is well above the state average.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.7% of people born overseas—a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian (42.7%) or English (37.1%) ancestry.

English is the dominant language, as only 1.6% of people use another tongue at home, which is far below the state and national figures. Very few people (0.1%) speak little or no English.

Religion remains common here, with 61.7% of people identifying as Christian. The 23% who report no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 34.4% of people completing Year 12, which is far below the national average. Only 11% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly income of $1,306. Just 12.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

A long-term health condition affects 30.4% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis and asthma are the most common reported conditions.

Volunteering is high in Narromine, with 19.3% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. About 11.8% of residents provide unpaid care.

There are 991 First Nations people in the area, and they are generally younger than the wider community with a typical age of 22. Year 12 completion for this group is 32.2%, which is well below the national figure.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 18.9% of households. Conversely, a higher than usual 28.3% of people live alone.

Large homes are the norm, with 83% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms and 93.1% being separate houses. Housing is more affordable than in the state, with typical weekly rents of $250.

The town is heavily reliant on cars, as 67.9% of people drive to work and only 0.3% use public transport. Very few people work from home compared to the state average.

The population is stable, with only 28.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also well below the national figure at 8.2%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the biggest industries, employing 17.4% of the workforce. While full-time work is common, the overall percentage of adults working or looking for work is lower than in most areas.

The town is somewhat walkable, though it ranks well below the state average for general walkability. Residents have good access to health services, but are less likely to be within a 15-minute walk of groceries or parks.