Narrabri at a glance

Median house

$445,000

+5.7% year on year

Median unit

$230,400

Days on market

31

Average to sell

Walk score

100

Walker's paradise

Population

7,327

Median age 39

The brief

What to know about Narrabri.

The postcode for Narrabri is 2390 (NSW).

The median house price in Narrabri is $445,000.

Narrabri (2390) sits in the Gwydir region of NSW. The median house here is $445,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +5.7% over the past year, ahead of the NSW average (3%).

Narrabri has roughly 7,327 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot. Listings here typically sell in 31 days, faster than the NSW average of 32.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Narrabri scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Narrabri's population at 7,327, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

7,327

Median age

39

Family households

68%

Lone person

29%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Houses change hands at $445,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $230,400, roughly 48% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+5.7%). Days on market sit around 31, broadly typical for the state.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $89,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Narrabri on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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For sellers

Days on market run around 31, typical for the state. Twelve-month growth is +5.7%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$445,000

+5.7% over the past year. Median unit price $230,400.

Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$260/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$260/wk

Owner occupied

64%

Renter occupied

32%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$445,000

+5.7% annual growth

Median Unit PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$230,400

Days on MarketSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

31

Average days to sell

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

7,327

Median age: 39

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.04% (median rent $260/wk against a $445,000 price tag). Units yield 5.87% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 32% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +5.7% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

3.04%

Based on $445,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

5.87%

Based on $230,400 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

+5.7%

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

64%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

31 days

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

5-year trajectory

at +5.7%/yr

2021

$337K

5-year change

+32%

2026

$445K

Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

1,009

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft254 (25.2%)
Assault176 (17.4%)
Against justice procedures167 (16.6%)
Malicious damage to property125 (12.4%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment101 (10.0%)

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.

Walk Score

100

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

45

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Narrabri.

Local schools for Narrabri

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Narrabri High School

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Narrabri Public School

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Narrabri West Public School

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Frequently asked

About Narrabri.

What is the median house price in Narrabri?
The median house price in Narrabri, NSW 2390 is $445,000. The median unit price is $230,400. Annual growth is +5.7%.
What is the Narrabri postcode?
Narrabri is in the 2390 postcode, in NSW, in the Gwydir region.
Where is Narrabri?
Narrabri is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2390, in the Gwydir region.
What is the average rent in Narrabri?
The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $260.
What schools are in Narrabri?
There are 4 schools serving Narrabri on this page, including Narrabri High School, Narrabri Public School, St Francis Xavier's Primary School.
How walkable is Narrabri?
Narrabri has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 45.
What suburbs are near Narrabri?
Narrabri is close to Narrabri West, Jacks Creek, Bohena Creek, Eulah Creek, Turrawan.
What is the population of Narrabri?
The population of Narrabri is approximately 7,327 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.

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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