Narellan Vale, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Narellan Vale NSW is 6,931 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Narellan Vale is $923 per week ($47,996 per year). Median rent in Narellan Vale is $460 per week ($1,993 per month). Narellan Vale has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Narellan Vale has a population density of 2,712 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Narellan Vale is England. The most common religion is No religion (30.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Narellan Vale is $2,167.

There were 35 recorded offences in Narellan Vale in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (9 offences).

Population
6,931
Census 2021
Median income
$923/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$460/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
35years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Narellan Vale vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Narellan Vale is $923 a week, 21% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 538th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $460 a week, $75 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 20.5% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 35, 8 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureNarellan ValeTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$923/wk$765/wk +21%$766/wk
Household income$2,248/wk$1,704/wk +32%$1,637/wk
Rent$460/wk$385/wk +19%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,167/mo$1,965/mo +10%$1,733/mo
Median age3543 −8 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.5%22.6% −2.1 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Narellan Vale, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Narellan Vale Population

6,931 residents at the 2021 Census.

Narellan Vale Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$923/wk
$47,996 per year
Ranked 1,875 of 14,663
Median Rent
$460/wk
$1,993 per month
Ranked 939 of 14,663
Median Age
35years
3 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Narellan Vale Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,248/wk
Median rent $460/wk
Rent to income 20.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Narellan Vale against your income

About $9,741 a month
Median rent $460/wk
Left after rent $1,788/wk
Rent share 20.5%

Narellan Vale Schools

14
schools nearby
12
government
1009
avg ICSEA score
9,404
total students
St Clare's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 685 students
1052
ICSEA
Magdalene Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,137 students
1039
ICSEA
Harrington Park Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 731 students
1035
ICSEA
Yandelora School Government
Combined · U · 118 students
1017
ICSEA
Elizabeth Macarthur High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,400 students
1014
ICSEA
Gledswood Hills High School Government
Secondary · 7-9 · 87 students
1013
ICSEA
Elderslie Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 539 students
1011
ICSEA
Spring Farm Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 866 students
1009
ICSEA
Narellan Vale Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 619 students
1006
ICSEA
Mount Annan Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 653 students
1005
ICSEA
Elderslie High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 857 students
988
ICSEA
Currans Hill Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 545 students
981
ICSEA
Mount Annan High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 876 students
980
ICSEA
Narellan Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 291 students
969
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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People in Narellan Vale

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (3,373) Female 51.3% (3,554)

Population Density

2,712
people per km²
6,931 people · 2.6 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,412
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.7%
New Zealand
1.5%
India
0.8%
Philippines
0.6%
Scotland
0.6%
China
0.5%
South Africa
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Arabic
1.2%
Spanish
1.1%
Greek
0.6%
Italian
0.4%
Mandarin
0.3%
Samoan
0.3%
Hindi
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
41.8%
English
37.6%
Irish
10.0%
Scottish
8.9%
Italian
4.9%
Australian Aboriginal
3.9%
German
3.6%
Maltese
2.2%
Indian
1.5%
Dutch
1.4%
Greek
1.4%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
30.7%
Catholic
29.7%
Anglican
18.5%
Not stated
4.9%
Eastern Orthodox
1.9%
Christian (other)
1.9%
Baptist
1.8%
Islam
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.3% 2,666
Separated
3.7% 200
Divorced
8.2% 442
Widowed
3.1% 166
Never married
35.7% 1,932

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
43.4%
Couple: no children under 15
22.1%
Couple: no children
18.4%
One parent: children under 15
9.4%
One parent: no children under 15
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
14.8%
2 persons
28.5%
3 persons
18.5%
4 persons
22.4%
5 persons
10.6%
6+ persons
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Narellan Vale

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,221 occupied private dwellings in Narellan Vale at the 2021 Census, 21.5% were rented, 25.6% owned outright and 51.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.5% 11 dwellings
Owned outright
25.6% 569 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
51.5% 1,143 dwellings
Rented
21.5% 477 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 20 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.6%
2 bedrooms
0.9%
3 bedrooms
33.9%
4 bedrooms
54.4%
5 bedrooms
8.6%
6+ bedrooms
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.4%
$300-$449/mo
1.6%
$450-$599/mo
1.7%
$600-$799/mo
1.7%
$800-$999/mo
3.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
13.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
28.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
21.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.4%
1 vehicle
26.1%
2 vehicles
41.9%
3 vehicles
17.3%
4+ vehicles
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Narellan Vale

Employment

Employed full-time
43.6% 2,069 people
Employed part-time
23.3% 1,104 people
Unemployed
2.3% 108 people
Not in labour force
30.9% 1,464 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
23.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.2%
Clerical & Administrative
15.0%
Community & Personal Service
13.9%
Managers
13.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.5%
Sales Workers
5.5%
Labourers
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.4%
$400-$499/wk
3.8%
$500-$649/wk
2.6%
$650-$799/wk
3.9%
$800-$999/wk
4.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.4%
$4,000+/wk
13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.7%
$150-$299/wk
5.3%
$300-$399/wk
3.0%
$400-$499/wk
2.1%
$500-$649/wk
2.8%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
10.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.6%
$3,500+/wk
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.9%
Did not go to work
22.0%
Car (passenger)
3.7%
Truck
1.1%
Train
0.9%
Walked only
0.8%
Bus
0.5%
Other
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%
Bicycle
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
45.3%
Bachelor Degree
21.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.0%
Postgraduate Degree
6.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.6%
Certificate I/II
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.4%
Engineering
20.6%
Society & Culture
14.4%
Education
13.2%
Health
9.5%
Architecture & Building
7.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.2%
Creative Arts
2.4%
Information Technology
2.3%
Agriculture & Environment
1.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
31.6%
Secondary: Government
23.6%
Vocational Education
11.7%
Pre-school
11.2%
Primary: Catholic
8.5%
Secondary: Catholic
8.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.1%
Has need for assistance
5.4%
Need for assistance not stated
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
629
Asthma
321
Arthritis
194
Diabetes
177
Heart disease
153
Lung condition
96
Cancer
85
Kidney disease
57
Stroke
44
Dementia
11

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.3% 689
Did not provide
86.7% 4,493

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
9.5% 495
Not a volunteer
90.5% 4,700

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 9
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 6
Previously served
1.9% 99
Never served
97.8% 5,103

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.1%
1 child
12.3%
2 children
32.3%
3 children
17.0%
4 children
6.2%
5+ children
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
17
1951: 1960
56
1961: 1970
136
1971: 1980
126
1981: 1990
153
1991: 2000
142
2001: 2010
184
2011: 2015
121
2016
6
2017
9
2018
16
2019
11
2020
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

10.1%
moved in the last year
29.7%
moved in the last 5 years
2.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
69.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,939
Moved from NSW
541
Moved: same area (SA2)
73
Moved from overseas
15
Moved from VIC
9
Moved from QLD
7
Moved from WA
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.9%
5: 14 hours
29.2%
15: 29 hours
13.0%
30+ hours
10.2%
Did not do domestic work
25.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.6%
Step family: no other children
9.1%
Blended family: no other children
5.0%
Intact family: other children present
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Narellan Vale Crime Statistics

35 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Assault
9
Property Damage
7
Sexual Offences
6
Other Against Person
6
Theft
5
Other Against Property
2

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Narellan Vale

The closest suburb to Narellan Vale is Narellan, 1.3 km away.

Narellan
1.3 km away · income $768/wk · rent $430/wk
Mount Annan
2.3 km away · income $947/wk · rent $480/wk
Spring Farm (NSW)
2.5 km away · income $1,118/wk · rent $510/wk
Elderslie (Camden - NSW)
2.6 km away · income $955/wk · rent $480/wk
Currans Hill
2.8 km away · income $971/wk · rent $450/wk
Harrington Park
3.0 km away · income $1,014/wk · rent $550/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Narellan Vale

What is the population of Narellan Vale NSW?

The population of Narellan Vale NSW is 6,931 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,712 people per km². Narellan Vale is ranked #1,075 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Narellan Vale?

The median personal income in Narellan Vale NSW is $923 per week, or $47,996 per year. The median household income is $2,248 per week. Family income is $2,412 per week. Narellan Vale is ranked #1,875 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Narellan Vale?

Median rent in Narellan Vale NSW is $460 per week ($1,993 per month). Rent represents 20.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Narellan Vale ranks #939 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Narellan Vale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Narellan Vale NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Narellan Vale?

The median age in Narellan Vale NSW is 35 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Narellan Vale a good suburb to live in?

Narellan Vale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 6,931. The median income is $923/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12907. All dollar figures in AUD.