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Narromine suburb profile

Narromine is a country service town in central-west New South Wales set among broadacre cropping and grazing country, where farming shapes the local rhythm. The centre is compact, with a mix of older weatherboard and brick houses close to shops and community facilities, while larger rural blocks and hobby farms sit on the town’s fringes. Narromine has a notable aviation presence around the local aerodrome and a strong calendar of sporting and showground activities that keep the community connected. It suits people seeking a relaxed rural lifestyle with ready access to regional services and outdoor recreation.

Narromine property market performance

Narromine has relatively few unit sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median unit price. On the house side, the median house price is $510,000, up sharply 22.5% over the last 12 months.

Over the last 3 months 14 houses sold and one unit sold. Over the last 12 months houses sold in a median of 31 days.

The rental market in Narromine saw house rents average $480 a week, up a solid 6.7% over the last 12 months, while unit rents averaged $330 a week, up a modest 3.1% over the last 12 months. House rents grew more strongly than unit rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$510KN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
22.5%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
141
Median days on market
Past 12 months
31N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$480$330
Change in rent
Past 12 months
6.7%3.1%

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Narromine demographics

A community of 4,608 people with a median age of 39 and a typical household income of $1,306 a week, about $68,000 a year.

Family households are dominated by couple families: couple families without children are the largest group at 42.0%, while couple families with children make up 37.3%. Together they account for 79.3% of families, just under four in five. One-parent families represent 19.1% and other families 1.6%.

Homes in Narromine are mainly owner-occupied, with 42.5% owned outright and 32.6% owned with a mortgage, a combined owner-occupied share of 75.1%. Renters make up 24.9% of dwellings.

Narromine infrastructure, key developments and investment opportunities

Narromine is on the alignment for the Narromine to Narrabri section of Inland Rail, a roughly 300 km new single-track corridor that appears in the NSW planning portal at the determination stage. The town is also progressing a permanent water treatment plant, with NSW Government and council funding agreed for concept design work and the concept design scheduled for completion in June 2026.

At a local level, Narromine Shire Council’s 2025/26 capital works program lists planning and design for a saleyards redevelopment and a Riverside Precinct upgrade, alongside pool equipment and sporting-field renewals. The Draft Narromine Shire Economic Development Strategy 2026–2030 has been placed on public exhibition to guide future projects.

Suburbs near Narromine

Some popular suburbs near Narromine include:

  • Trangie: Rural service town in the central west, supporting broad cropping and livestock country.
  • Dubbo: Major regional centre on the Macquarie River, with extensive retail and services.
  • Tomingley: Small rural village with a mining history and surrounding grazing country.
  • Eumungerie: Quiet village set among grain plains, serving nearby farms and homesteads.
  • Wongarbon: Low-key rural locality noted for broad pastoral runs and open farmland.

How does Narromine compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Narromine’s median house price is 30.6% lower than Dubbo’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Narromine have grown 23.6% higher than in Trangie.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in nearby Dubbo are selling 6.5% faster than in Narromine.

Common questions about Narromine

  • Is Narromine a nice place to live?

    Narromine is a country service town in the central west where farming shapes the local rhythm. The centre is compact, with a mix of older weatherboard and brick houses near shops and community facilities, while larger rural blocks and hobby farms sit on the fringes. There is a notable aviation presence around the aerodrome and a steady calendar of sporting and showground events that keep the community connected. It is home to 4,608 people with a median age of 39, and households are mainly owner-occupied, with couple families forming the large majority.

    The town is on the alignment for the Inland Rail and is progressing a permanent water treatment plant, and local council planning includes upgrades to the saleyards, the Riverside Precinct and sporting facilities. For someone after a relaxed rural lifestyle with ready access to regional services and outdoor recreation, Narromine shows a clear local character; whether it suits you will depend on what you value in a town.

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  • Is it expensive to live in Narromine?

    On these figures, buying a house in Narromine works out to about 7.5 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, which sits well above what people locally earned then. Renting is less stretched: a house at $480 a week would take roughly 37% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census (a sizeable share), while a unit at $330 a week would take about 25% (a moderate share).

    Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

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  • Is Narromine a good place to invest?

    House values in Narromine climbed 22.5% over the past 12 months, a strong rise in what a house is worth. House rents also increased, up 6.7% over the year, a solid uplift, so for houses capital growth outpaced rental income growth during this period.

    Unit rents rose a more modest 3.1% over the year. What that means for someone weighing Narromine as an investment depends on whether you care more about capital growth or rental income. The numbers show strong house price growth alongside smaller rent gains.

    This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

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Choose the right real estate agents in Narromine

There are 16 real estate agents in Narromine, but they don’t all deliver the same results.

Some agents have a much stronger presence in the suburb, with just 5 agents handling around 84.1% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in Narromine typically range from 2.63% to 3.25%. Comparing agents—including what they charge, what’s included, and how they structure their fees—is not only important when choosing an agent, the right structure can help ensure your chosen agent is motivated to achieve the best possible result.

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