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Narromine
10 km²
Typical weekly household incomes in Narromine are well below the national figure, though the town has seen steady growth in population and pay since 2011. It is a community with a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, which now makes up nearly a quarter of the residents. The area is largely residential with a high proportion of detached family homes, creating a setting that is generally more affordable than the state average. This is a place where many families, including a high number of single parents, have established long-term roots.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 24.9% of the population, which is far above the national figure and has risen since 2011. The community is also relatively young, with children under 15 representing 21.6% of residents.
The area is very homogenous, with 80.3% of people born in Australia and only 3.9% born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average.
English is the primary language for almost everyone here, as only 1.6% of residents use another language at home—a figure far below the state and national averages.
Most residents identify as Christian (60%), while 23.4% report having no religion, which is far below the national figure despite rising since 2011.
Educational attainment is lower than in most similar areas, with only 9.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 32.1% having completed Year 12.
Weekly household incomes are well below the state and national figures, though the typical household income has risen by $267 since 2011.
About 32.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure, though only 5% need help with daily activities.
Volunteerism is higher than the state average at 17.1%, although this has fallen since 2011. Around 11.6% of people provide unpaid care.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 23.4% of households. People living alone also account for a significant 31.1% of the population.
Housing is dominated by separate houses (91.1%) and larger homes, with 80.6% having three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rents at $250 are well below the national figure.
Most people rely on cars, as 70.3% drive to work and only 0.6% use public transport. Working from home is far less common here than across the state.
The population is relatively stable, as fewer people moved in the last five years compared to most areas. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen since 2011.
Full-time employment is well above the national average at 62.2%, though only 50.1% of adults are working or looking for work. Common industries include health, education, and agriculture.
The town is somewhat walkable, with a high number of residents living within a 15-minute walk of health services, parks, and schools.