Noranda

Noranda is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Noranda's population is estimated at around 8,526 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 524 people (6.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,002 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 8,526, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 14 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,725 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Noranda's 6.5% growth since census positions it within 2.4 percentage points of the national average (8.9%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 88.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is expected, with the suburb expected to grow by 1,020 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 12.0% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Noranda recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Based on AreaSearch analysis using ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Noranda has experienced around 16 dwelling approvals each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 84 homes. So far in FY2025-26, 1 approval has been recorded. This results in approximately 4.6 new residents arriving per year for every dwelling constructed between FY2020-21 and FY2025-25.

The supply of dwellings is significantly lagging demand, which typically leads to increased buyer competition and pricing pressures. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $430,000. Compared to Greater Perth, Noranda has markedly lower building activity, with 50.0% fewer approvals per person. This scarcity of new homes can strengthen demand and prices for existing properties. Nationally, Noranda's building activity is also below average, which may indicate planning constraints or the area's maturity.

All new construction in Noranda over this period has been detached dwellings, preserving its suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests at Census, indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. The location has approximately 545 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Noranda is forecasted to gain around 1,020 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially leading to heightened buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Noranda has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Six projects are expected to influence the performance of a specific area, according to AreaSearch. These projects are Noranda District Centre Redevelopment, Noranda Palms Estate, Camboon Rise Estate, and Noranda Station Precinct Development. The following details projects that are considered particularly relevant.

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Employment performance in Noranda exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Noranda has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 2.7% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.0%.

As of June 2025, 4,744 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.2% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was somewhat below standard at 61.0%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Leading employment industries among residents comprised health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade had notably high concentration with employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average.

Mining had limited presence with 3.9% employment compared to 7.0% regionally. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 4.0% and labour force increased by 4.1%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points in Noranda. In Greater Perth, employment grew by 3.7%, labour force expanded by 3.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Noranda's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not account for localised population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Noranda has an income below the national average. The median income is $52,877 and the average income is $63,457. This contrasts with Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Noranda are approximately $60,386 (median) and $72,468 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Noranda rank modestly, between the 31st and 43rd percentiles. The earnings profile shows that the largest segment comprises 28.9% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (2,464 residents), which is consistent with broader trends across the region showing 32.0% in the same category. After housing costs, 86.6% of income remains for other expenses and Noranda's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Noranda is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Noranda's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 82.4% houses and 17.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 72.7% houses and 27.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Noranda stood at 47.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.0% and rented ones at 17.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,907, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,855. The median weekly rent in Noranda was $350, compared to Perth metro's $340. Nationally, Noranda's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

Noranda has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 75.8% of all households, including 34.3% couples with children, 29.5% couples without children, and 10.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 24.2%, with lone person households at 22.4% and group households making up 1.9%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.3.

Educational attainment in Noranda aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Noranda's educational qualifications lag behind regional benchmarks, with 25.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to the SA3 area average of 33.0%. This indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement in Noranda. Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 31.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 11.4% and certificates for 20.3%.

Educational participation is high in Noranda, with 25.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 7.8% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 5.1% pursuing tertiary education. The three schools in Noranda have a combined enrollment of 1,715 students, serving distinct age groups with balanced educational opportunities (ICSEA: 1017). As an education hub, Noranda has 20.1 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 12.4, attracting students from surrounding communities.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Noranda has 43 active public transport stops, operated by a mix of trains and buses. These stops are served by 7 different routes, offering a total of 1,559 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 197 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility.

On average, there are 222 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 36 weekly trips per individual stop.

Noranda's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Noranda residents have relatively positive health outcomes, with common conditions seen across both young and old age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 52%, compared to the average SA2 area's rate of 49%.

This is slightly lower than Greater Perth's rate of 55.2%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.8%) and asthma (6%). A total of 69.3% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Perth's 70.2%. Noranda has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 25.7%, compared to Greater Perth's 18.1%. Health outcomes among seniors in Noranda are strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Noranda is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Noranda's cultural diversity is notable, with 32.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 40.1% born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 58.7%. Judaism is overrepresented, comprising 3.3%, compared to Greater Perth's 0.7%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (19.6%), Australian (16.0%), and Italian (11.9%), exceeding regional averages of 24.8% for English, 15.7% for Australian, and 6.6% for Italian. South African (1.5%) and Polish (1.3%) are notably overrepresented compared to regional figures of 0.6% and 1.1%, respectively. Serbian representation is also higher at 1.2%.

Noranda hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Noranda is 45 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Noranda has a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (13.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.7%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 grew from 11.7% to 13.1%, while the 75-84 age group increased from 7.7% to 8.8%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group declined from 12.4% to 11.1%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Noranda's age structure. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 64%, reaching 1,230 people from the current 750. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 74% of total population growth, reflecting Noranda's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.