Narooma at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,731
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Narooma.
The postcode for Narooma is 2546 (NSW).
Narooma (2546) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW.
Narooma has roughly 2,731 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Narooma scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Narooma's population at 2,731, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (41%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
2,731
Median age
58
Family households
57%
Lone person
41%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$290/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
2,731
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
295
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Narooma.
Local schools for Narooma
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Government School Catchment
Narooma High School
Narooma Public School
Central Tilba Public School
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Frequently asked
About Narooma.
- What is the Narooma postcode?
- Narooma is in the 2546 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- Where is Narooma?
- Narooma is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2546, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Narooma?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $290, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in Narooma?
- There are 3 schools serving Narooma on this page, including Narooma High School, Narooma Public School, Central Tilba Public School.
- How walkable is Narooma?
- Narooma has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Narooma?
- Narooma is close to North Narooma, Corunna, Kianga, Tilba Tilba, Central Tilba.
- What is the population of Narooma?
- The population of Narooma is approximately 2,731 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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