Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Narrabri

180 km²

Narrabri has fewer university graduates than most areas, somewhat fewer residents than usual and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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📍 Narrabri, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population6,898▼ -0.5%since 2011 Median age39 yrs▲ +2.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population15.6%People aged 65 and over19.0%Children under 1520.3%People in a de facto relationship12.2%▲ +6.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Narrabri, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 25%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)25.0%

Young adults (25–44)24.7%

Children (0–14)20.3%

Seniors (65+)19.0%

Youth (15–24)11.0%

Marital status

In Narrabri, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (36%) and Widowed (7%).

Married46%
Never married36%
Widowed7%
Divorced7%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Narrabri, the largest group is Australia at 97%, followed by Philippines (1%) and England (1%).

Australia86.4%

Philippines0.8%

England0.7%

New Zealand0.6%

Nepal0.2%

India0.2%

China0.2%

South Africa0.1%

Ancestry

In Narrabri, the largest group is Australian at 44%, followed by English (33%) and Irish (9%).

Australian49.2%

English37.0%

Irish9.6%

Scottish8.6%

German3.3%

Filipino0.9%

Chinese0.7%

Dutch0.7%

Italian0.6%

Greek0.3%

Language

People using another language at home3.3%

Language used at home

In Narrabri, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Mandarin (0%) and Tagalog (0%).

English only89.1%

Mandarin0.4%

Tagalog0.3%

Cantonese0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Italian0.1%

Vietnamese0.0%

Religion

People with no religion31.0%

Religious affiliation

In Narrabri, the largest group is Christianity at 65%, followed by No religion (34%) and Hinduism (0%).

Christianity65%
No religion34%
Hinduism0%
Buddhism0%
Other religions0%
Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1237.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher12.0%

Highest year of school

In Narrabri, the largest group is Year 12 at 42%, followed by Year 10 (34%) and Year 9 or below (17%).

Year 1237.7%

Year 1030.4%

Year 9 or below15.4%

Year 117.0%

Highest qualification level

In Narrabri, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 52%, followed by Bachelor degree (22%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (16%).

Certificate III / IV39.1%

Bachelor degree16.4%

Advanced diploma / diploma11.7%

Postgraduate degree4.0%

Certificate I / II2.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.8%

Field of qualification

In Narrabri, the largest group is Engineering & related at 22%, followed by Management & commerce (18%) and Society & culture (13%).

Engineering & related17.7%

Management & commerce13.8%

Society & culture10.1%

Health9.7%

Education8.0%

Agriculture & environment5.7%

Architecture & building4.9%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.7%

Natural & physical sciences1.7%

Creative arts1.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$820▲ +49.6%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,558▲ +51.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,040▲ +59.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week10.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week18.0%

Household income distribution

In Narrabri, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 31%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and Under $650 (20%).

$1,500–$2,99928.7%

$650–$1,49926.6%

Under $65017.8%

$3,000–$3,99910.2%

$4,000 or more7.8%

Personal income distribution

In Narrabri, the largest group is Under $650 at 40%, followed by $650–$1,499 (37%) and $1,500–$2,999 (19%).

Under $65036.2%

$650–$1,49933.4%

$1,500–$2,99916.8%

$3,000 or more3.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition32.9%People with a mental health condition8.0%People needing help with daily activities6.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Narrabri, the largest group is None at 63%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (8%).

None56.7%

One condition22.0%

Two conditions7.2%

Three or more3.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Narrabri, the largest group is Asthma at 20%, followed by Arthritis (19%) and Mental health (15%).

Asthma10.7%

Arthritis10.4%

Mental health8.0%

Other condition6.8%

Diabetes6.0%

Heart disease4.9%

Cancer3.1%

Lung condition2.5%

Dementia1.1%

Stroke1.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.5%People providing unpaid care11.9%People caring for children unpaid26.2%People who served in the Defence Force2.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -4.0%since 2011 One-parent families17.1%People living alone29.8%▲ +12.1%since 2011

Family composition

In Narrabri, the largest group is Couples with children at 51%, followed by Couples without children (30%) and One-parent families (17%).

Couples with children51%
Couples without children30%
One-parent families17%
Other families1%

Household size

In Narrabri, the largest group is 2 people at 36%, followed by 1 person (30%) and 3 people (14%).

2 people35.6%

1 person29.8%

3 people13.7%

4 people11.4%

5 people6.8%

6 or more2.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$260▲ +73.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,443▲ +5.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting32.0%Homes owned outright32.6%Separate (detached) houses86.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms78.1%▲ +5.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Narrabri, the largest group is Owned outright at 33%, followed by Rented (33%) and Owned with a mortgage (32%).

Owned outright33%
Rented33%
Owned with a mortgage32%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Narrabri, the largest group is Separate house at 87%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (12%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house87%
Townhouse / semi-detached12%
Flat or apartment1%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Narrabri, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 4 bedrooms (29%) and 2 bedrooms (16%).

3 bedrooms43.8%

4 bedrooms28.4%

2 bedrooms16.0%

5 or more6.0%

1 bedroom3.6%

Studio / none0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Narrabri, the largest group is $200–$349 at 44%, followed by $350–$549 (31%) and Under $200 (25%).

$200–$34942.1%

$350–$54929.6%

Under $20023.5%

$550–$7490.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Narrabri, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 51%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (24%) and Under $1,000 (20%).

$1,000–$1,79947.7%

$1,800–$2,99922.7%

Under $1,00018.9%

$3,000 or more4.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle6.3%▼ -30.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Narrabri, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 38%, followed by 1 vehicle (34%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles37.6%

1 vehicle34.4%

3 vehicles13.9%

4 or more7.6%

No vehicle6.3%

How people get to work

In Narrabri, the largest group is Car (driver) at 79%, followed by Worked at home (9%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)68.2%

Worked at home7.7%

Car (passenger)5.2%

Walked2.6%

Bus2.2%

Bicycle0.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years32.2%Recent arrivals from overseas24.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.8%Labour-force participation61.1%Employed full-time65.6%

Industries people work in

In Narrabri, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 13%, followed by Retail trade (10%) and Mining (9%).

Health care & social assistance12.4%

Retail trade9.2%

Mining8.6%

Education & training8.0%

Public administration & safety7.3%

Construction7.2%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing7.0%

Accommodation & food6.7%

Transport & warehousing5.1%

Other services4.7%

Occupations people work in

In Narrabri, the largest group is Professionals at 16%, followed by Technicians & trades (15%) and Machinery operators & drivers (14%).

Professionals15.7%

Technicians & trades15.0%

Machinery operators & drivers14.1%

Labourers11.4%

Clerical & administrative11.1%

Managers11.1%

Community & personal service10.9%

Sales workers9.1%

Areas within Narrabri

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Nearby areas

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