Narrawallee, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Narrawallee NSW is 1,487 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Narrawallee is $662 per week ($34,424 per year). Median rent in Narrawallee is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Narrawallee has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Narrawallee has a population density of 422 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Narrawallee is England. The most common religion is No religion (43.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Narrawallee is $1,733.

There were 11 recorded offences in Narrawallee in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

Population
1,487
Census 2021
Median income
$662/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$400/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
50years
Census 2021

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

Narrawallee vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Narrawallee is $662 a week, 13% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,515th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $400 a week, $15 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 30.6% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 50, 7 years older 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.
MeasureNarrawalleeTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$662/wk$765/wk −13%$766/wk
Household income$1,309/wk$1,704/wk −23%$1,637/wk
Rent$400/wk$385/wk +4%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,733/mo$1,965/mo −12%$1,733/mo
Median age5043 +7 yrs42
Rent share of household income30.6%22.6% +8.0 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 Narrawallee, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Narrawallee Population

1,487 residents at the 2021 Census.

Narrawallee Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$662/wk
$34,424 per year
Ranked 6,114 of 14,663
Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
Ranked 1,854 of 14,663
Median Age
50years
12 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Narrawallee Rent Prices & Affordability

31% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,309/wk
Median rent $400/wk
Rent to income 30.6%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Narrawallee against your income

About $5,672 a month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $909/wk
Rent share 30.6%

Narrawallee Schools

2
schools nearby
2
government
967
avg ICSEA score
867
total students
Milton Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 823 students
1024
ICSEA
Budawang School Government
Combined · U · 44 students
909
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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Narrawallee Map

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Narrawallee, New South Wales: 35.3131°S, 150.4649°E

Narrawallee Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (2)

People in Narrawallee

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (727) Female 51.1% (760)

Population Density

422
people per km²
1,487 people · 3.5 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,586
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
4.4%
New Zealand
1.9%
South Africa
1.5%
Canada
0.4%
Chile
0.3%
Malaysia
0.3%
Netherlands
0.3%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

German
0.4%
Spanish
0.4%
Cantonese
0.3%
Urdu
0.3%
Korean
0.3%
Italian
0.2%
Portuguese
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
47.0%
Australian
36.7%
Irish
15.3%
Scottish
14.4%
German
4.2%
Australian Aboriginal
3.3%
Italian
2.6%
Dutch
1.3%
Greek
1.1%
New Zealander
1.1%
Maltese
0.9%

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
43.8%
Anglican
17.9%
Catholic
17.5%
Not stated
6.0%
Christian (other)
2.9%
Baptist
2.6%
Uniting Church
2.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
54.1% 672
Separated
3.5% 43
Divorced
8.1% 101
Widowed
6.9% 86
Never married
27.4% 340

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
41.2%
Couple: children under 15
32.9%
Couple: no children under 15
10.5%
One parent: children under 15
8.8%
One parent: no children under 15
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
24.1%
2 persons
45.4%
3 persons
11.4%
4 persons
11.9%
5 persons
5.5%
6+ persons
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Narrawallee

Housing Tenure

Of the 586 occupied private dwellings in Narrawallee at the 2021 Census, 19.3% were rented, 50.9% owned outright and 27.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 6 dwellings
Owned outright
50.9% 298 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
27.8% 163 dwellings
Rented
19.3% 113 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.4% 8 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.5%
2 bedrooms
7.4%
3 bedrooms
44.7%
4 bedrooms
40.0%
5 bedrooms
6.4%
6+ bedrooms
1.0%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
9.7%
$450-$599/mo
2.6%
$600-$799/mo
3.2%
$800-$999/mo
6.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
14.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
16.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.2%
1 vehicle
35.3%
2 vehicles
44.1%
3 vehicles
11.6%
4+ vehicles
6.7%

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

Work, income and education in Narrawallee

Employment

Employed full-time
24.5% 280 people
Employed part-time
22.6% 259 people
Unemployed
2.8% 32 people
Not in labour force
50.1% 574 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
26.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.6%
Community & Personal Service
13.8%
Managers
13.3%
Clerical & Administrative
11.6%
Sales Workers
8.2%
Labourers
7.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.2%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$1-$149/wk
1.4%
$150-$299/wk
2.2%
$300-$399/wk
1.6%
$400-$499/wk
7.6%
$500-$649/wk
6.8%
$650-$799/wk
10.8%
$800-$999/wk
7.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.2%
$4,000+/wk
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.9%
$1-$149/wk
5.8%
$150-$299/wk
8.2%
$300-$399/wk
6.1%
$400-$499/wk
5.7%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
12.9%
$800-$999/wk
10.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.6%
$3,500+/wk
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.9%
Did not go to work
12.0%
Car (passenger)
6.6%
Walked only
2.9%
Truck
1.6%
Other
1.0%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.7%

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
39.3%
Bachelor Degree
25.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.6%
Postgraduate Degree
8.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.2%
Certificate I/II
2.6%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.1%
Society & Culture
15.4%
Health
13.7%
Architecture & Building
12.9%
Engineering
10.7%
Education
10.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.7%
Creative Arts
4.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.5%
Agriculture & Environment
1.7%
Information Technology
1.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
35.0%
Secondary: Government
34.6%
Pre-school
16.7%
Vocational Education
12.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.2%

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
89.6%
Has need for assistance
5.9%
Need for assistance not stated
4.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
126
Arthritis
95
Heart disease
59
Asthma
42
Diabetes
38
Cancer
33
Lung condition
24
Kidney disease
17
Stroke
11
Dementia
5

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.8% 150
Did not provide
87.2% 1,024

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
20.0% 236
Not a volunteer
80.0% 942

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.5% 6
Previously served
4.5% 53
Never served
95.0% 1,131

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
21.7%
1 child
11.1%
2 children
32.4%
3 children
25.1%
4 children
7.5%
5+ children
2.2%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
8
1951: 1960
20
1961: 1970
40
1971: 1980
38
1981: 1990
19
1991: 2000
17
2001: 2010
25
2011: 2015
12
2017
4
2020
4

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

Population Mobility

18.2%
moved in the last year
46.3%
moved in the last 5 years
5.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
49.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,139
Moved: same area (SA2)
130
Moved from NSW
89
Moved from QLD
9
Moved from ACT
8
Moved from VIC
7
Moved from overseas
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.2%
5: 14 hours
34.7%
15: 29 hours
15.9%
30+ hours
10.9%
Did not do domestic work
19.4%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.9%
Step family: no other children
15.3%
Blended family: no other children
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Narrawallee Crime Statistics

11 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
4
Other Against Person
3
Other Against Property
2
Assault
1
Property Damage
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Suburbs near Narrawallee

The closest suburb to Narrawallee is Mollymook Beach, 1.8 km away.

Mollymook Beach
1.8 km away · income $681/wk · rent $380/wk
Milton (NSW)
2.4 km away · income $602/wk · rent $383/wk
Mollymook
3.1 km away · income $697/wk · rent $375/wk
Ulladulla
4.9 km away · income $564/wk · rent $340/wk
Burrill Lake
9.2 km away · income $605/wk · rent $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Narrawallee

What is the population of Narrawallee NSW?

The population of Narrawallee NSW is 1,487 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 422 people per km². Narrawallee is ranked #3,407 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Narrawallee?

The median personal income in Narrawallee NSW is $662 per week, or $34,424 per year. The median household income is $1,309 per week. Family income is $1,586 per week. Narrawallee is ranked #6,114 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Narrawallee?

Median rent in Narrawallee NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Rent represents 30.6% of household income, which is considered moderate. Narrawallee ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Narrawallee?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Narrawallee NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Narrawallee?

The median age in Narrawallee NSW is 50 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Narrawallee a good suburb to live in?

Narrawallee is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,487. The median income is $662/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12918. All dollar figures in AUD.