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Narrandera, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Narrandera is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 4,391. Elevation: 499 ft (152 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,391 Population 2/sq mi density
499 ft Elevation 152 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
18.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$21,159 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$21,159 median income, 6.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$118,400 home value, $592/mo rent

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About Narrandera

Narrandera

Narrandera, until around 1949 also spelled "Narandera", is a town in the central Riverina region of south-western New South Wales, Australia. The town lies on the junction of the Newell and Sturt highways, adjacent to the Murrumbidgee River, and it is considered the gateway to the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area. At the 2021 census, Narrandera had a population of 3,783.

People

Population4,391
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,159
Per Capita$21,159
Unemployment6.2%

Housing

B+
Home Value$118,400
Rent$592
Ownership71.9%
Housing Units1,756

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain18.5 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Population4,391
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Coordinates-34.7475°, 146.5510°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation18.5 inches (470 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,159
Median Age44.0 years

About Narrandera

Narrandera is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 4,391. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet (152 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Narrandera has a population of 4,391 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,972.1 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,391
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above Australia avg
1,972.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Narrandera vs Australia Average

The median household income in Narrandera is $21,159, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,159 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $407, 72% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 417 business establishments.

Income: Narrandera vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$21,159
72% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$21,159
Avg Weekly Wage$407

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)417

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Narrandera is $118,400, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $592 (49% below the national average of $1,163). 71.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,756 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$118,400
58% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$592
49% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.9%
Owner-Occupied71.9%
Renter-Occupied28.1%
Housing Units1,756

Property Tax

Climate in Narrandera

Narrandera has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.1°C), the coldest is Jul (8.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 432 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.1°C / 77°F 17.3° / 32.9° 33.8
Feb 24.4°C / 76°F 17.3° / 31.5° 42.6
Mar 20.8°C / 69°F 13.9° / 27.8° 26.4
Apr 16.4°C / 62°F 9.3° / 23.4° 20.5
May 12.3°C / 54°F 6.1° / 18.5° 27.8
Jun 10°C / 50°F 4.8° / 15.3° 42.9
Jul 8.7°C / 48°F 3.3° / 14.1° 41.6
Aug 10°C / 50°F 4° / 15.9° 38.4
Sep 12.4°C / 54°F 5.8° / 18.9° 38.8
Oct 16.2°C / 61°F 8.8° / 23.5° 41.2
Nov 20°C / 68°F 12.7° / 27.4° 39.4
Dec 22.8°C / 73°F 15.2° / 30.3° 38.9
Narrandera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Area1,972.1 sq mi (5,107.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-34.7475°N, 146.5510°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"
51% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.89"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 18, 2005.

Oct 11, 1992 25 km NW of Temora, Australia M4.1 87 km
Oct 16, 1998 18 km WSW of Temora, Australia M4.0 78 km
Feb 28, 2004 16 km SSE of Junee, Australia M3.9 106 km
Mar 14, 1999 22 km WSW of West Wyalong, Australia M3.9 95 km
Jan 18, 2005 8 km N of West Wyalong, Australia M3.7 116 km
May 21, 1994 5 km N of Jindera, Australia M3.4 132 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M3.3 121 km
Jan 25, 2003 2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia M3.2 135 km
Mar 13, 2001 8 km NW of West Wyalong, Australia M3.2 111 km
Apr 1, 2001 23 km ESE of West Wyalong, Australia M2.8 120 km
Mar 4, 2002 2 km W of West Wyalong, Australia M2.7 108 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M2.5 121 km
Jul 16, 2000 47 km W of Temora, Australia M2.5 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 1.5 in
February 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in Driest
April 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
June 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in
July 47°F (8°C) 1.6 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Wettest
November 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in

Narrandera has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 47°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.9") and March the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Narrandera

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Narrandera High School - - - -
Saint Joseph's Primary School - - - -
Narrandera Public School - - - -
Narrandera East Infants School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Narrandera

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Narrandera

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
John O'Brien Heritage House
Leeton Museum and Art Gallery
Parkside Museum
Yanco Powerhouse Museum
Yanco Powerhouse Museum

Libraries in Narrandera

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Leeton Shire Major Dooley Library0.0
Narrandera Shire Library0.0

Hotels in Narrandera

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Historic Star Lodge
Murrumbidgee Hotel
New Criterion Hotel

Restaurants in Narrandera

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hing Wah Restaurant

Cafes in Narrandera

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Juadine Interiors and the Red Door Cafe
Shazaray Cafe
Tangles Cafe

Dentists in Narrandera

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Narrandera Dental Centre

Train Stations in Narrandera

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Narrandera Station

Gas Stations in Narrandera

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
Liberty
Mobil GIllenbah
Mobil Synergy
Shell

Banks in Narrandera

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank

Gyms in Narrandera

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Narrandera Sports Stadium
The Shed Life. Fitness and Coffee

Golf Courses in Narrandera

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grong Grong Golf Course
Narrandera Golf Course

Airports Near Narrandera

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Griffith AirportGFFMedium Airport
Narrandera AirportNRAMedium Airport
Ardlethan Airport-Small Airport
Bullawa Airstrip-Small Airport
Coleambally Airport-Small Airport
Coleambally Airport No.2-Small Airport
Dallas Airport-Small Airport
Leeton Airport-Small Airport
Lockhart Airstrip-Small Airport
Urana Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Narrandera

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Narrandera Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Narrandera

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Mel's Catholic Church
Saint Thomas Anglican Church
St Johns Uniting Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Narrandera

What is the population of Narrandera?

Narrandera has a population of 4,391 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,972.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Narrandera expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,159, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $118,400 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $592 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Narrandera?

Narrandera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.5 inches.

How is the job market in Narrandera?

The unemployment rate in Narrandera is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $407. There are 417 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Narrandera?

The median home value in Narrandera is $118,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $592. The homeownership rate is 71.9%.

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