Narwee (NSW)

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Evaluating demographics from ABS updates for the region alongside fresh address data confirmed by Districts post-Census, the suburb of Narwee has a population estimated at 5,611 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 200 people (3.7%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 5,411 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 5,599, determined by Districts through analyzing the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 in combination with an additional 64 validated new addresses recorded after the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 4,418 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of nationwide areas analyzed by Districts, indicating that land remains in short supply. The suburb of Narwee's 3.7% post-Census expansion trails the wider SA4 region (6.5%) by 2.8 percentage points, showing solid local growth dynamics. Population gains locally were mainly driven by overseas arrivals, who accounted for roughly of the aggregate population growth in recent times.

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Narwee boasts a highly qualified labor force, with professional services being particularly prominent. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%, and estimated employment growth reached 2.5% over the previous year, according to Districts' compilation of statistical area information. By March 2026, 2,906 individuals were actively employed, while the local unemployment rate registered 0.7% higher than Greater Sydney's 4.1%. Workforce participation in Narwee was slightly lower than the regional benchmark, sitting at 64.1% versus Greater Sydney's 69.1%. Census data indicated that 39.9% of residents worked from home, although this figure should be viewed in the context of pandemic-related lockdown measures.

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According to the latest postcode-level ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year, incomes in the suburb of Narwee are below the national average, with a median income of $43,909 and an average income of $56,623. These figures are lower than the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of approximately $48,440 and an average of $62,466 as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes all ranked in the lower range nationally, placing between the 19th and 31st percentiles. The largest income group, accounting for 28.9% of households (1,621 residents), earns between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is similar to the wider region where fall into this bracket. Affordability pressures are high, with households retaining just of their income, which ranks in the th percentile, while the local SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile for income.

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Residential dwelling types in the suburb of Narwee at the time of the last Census consisted of 50.4% separate houses and 49.6% other housing types, such as apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to Sydney metro averages of 55.9% and 44.1% respectively. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Narwee lagged slightly behind the metropolitan average at 26.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (27.9%) or renting (45.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,166 was notably lower than the Sydney metro median of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $354 compared to the metropolitan average of $470. On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Narwee are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas weekly rents are below the national benchmark of $375.

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Families make up 69.9% of households in the suburb of Narwee, consisting of 34.6% couples with children, 21.5% couples without children, and 12.1% single-parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 30.1%, with single-person households representing 27.1% and group households making up 3.1%. The median household size of 2.7 individuals is equal to the Greater Sydney average.

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Educational attainment levels in the suburb of Narwee are lower than the metropolitan averages, with 30.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. This highlights opportunities for local training and educational development. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 21.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and technical credentials are also well-represented, with 27.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification certificates, including advanced diplomas at 11.5% and certificates at 15.5%.

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Public transport services in the suburb of Narwee include 40 active stops, offering a combination of rail and bus options. These stops are serviced by 8 routes, providing a total of 2,995 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transport is excellent, with residents living an average of 133 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary transport mode at 75%, followed by trains at 18%. Car ownership stands at 1.0 vehicle per household, which is below the metropolitan average. A high 39.9% of residents worked from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Health metrics indicate strong outcomes across the suburb of Narwee, based on Districts' evaluation of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, which reveals low rates of common health issues across all age demographics. The rate of private health insurance coverage is relatively low at approximately 49% of the population, representing about 2,770 people, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Narwee ranks as one of the most culturally diverse locations in the nation, with 54.0% of the population born outside of Australia and 63.9% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 46.9% of residents. The most significant religious overrepresentation is Buddhism, which is practiced by 7.1% of the population compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney.

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With a median age of 40, the suburb of Narwee is slightly older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, the 65 - 74 age group is over-represented at 10.5% of the population, whereas 35 - 44 year-olds are under-represented at 13.0%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 11.0% to 13.3%, while the 35 to 44 age group decreased from 14.7% to 13.0%. Projections indicate that the age profile in the suburb of Narwee will shift significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 cohort is expected to grow by 220 people (), rising from to . The combined and over cohorts are projected to account for of all population growth, highlighting the aging trend, while the to and to brackets are expected to experience population declines.

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Narwee currently has an estimated 263 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 154 children aged 0-2 and 103 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 15% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 8% by 2041 (to approximately 242 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 469. Birth rates in the area have averaged 9.1 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.