Moving to Narooma NSW 2546
What the official numbers say about living in Narooma — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $260 a week, against a median household income of $926 a week.
About 74% of homes are owner-occupied and 25% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Narooma grew 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,417 → 2,731 people).
Around 57% of households are families, averaging 2.0 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Germany; most spoken languages besides English: German, Nepali, Punjabi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Narooma scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (78% of workers), while 14% work from home.
Nearest airport: Moruya Airport, 36.1 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 280 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 schools · 11 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 7 parks · 9 beaches — see them all on the Narooma profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Narooma High School 1.1 km · Narooma Public School 1.4 km
Groceries: Woolworths 250 m · ALDI 300 m · Narooma IGA Local Grocer + Liquor 1.3 km
Parks and reserves: Bill Robinson Park 450 m · Quota Park 900 m · Thomson Park 1.1 km · Rotary Park 1.3 km · Ken Rose Park 1.5 km · Apex Park 1.9 km · Ferry Crossing Park 1.9 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Narooma, most often seen first: Little Penguin · Silver Gull · Masked Lapwing · Australian Pied Oystercatcher · Australian Pelican · Little Pied Cormorant.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Narooma, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narooma here | 2,731 | — | 2/10 | 83% |
| North Narooma | 683 | — | 5/10 | 62% |
| Kianga | 785 | — | 5/10 | 87% |
| Dalmeny | 2,194 | — | 3/10 | 62% |
| Wallaga Lake | 587 | — | 3/10 | 44% |
| Tuross Head | 2,353 | — | 4/10 | 27% |
| Bermagui | 1,865 | — | 3/10 | 74% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Eurobodalla — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Eden-Monaro — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2546 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Narooma profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $260 a week, and about 25% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,417 people to 2,731. It sits about 280 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Eurobodalla council, and the federal seat is Eden-Monaro.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Narooma vs Dalmeny.
Nearby guides: North Narooma · Kianga · Dalmeny · Wallaga Lake · Tuross Head · Bermagui.
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