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Normanville (SA) has an estimated 1,899 residents, down from 1,965 at the 2021 Census — a change of 66 people, or 3.4%. That puts 109 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Drawing on census data adjustments and AreaSearch validation of local addresses, the suburb of Normanville (SA) is home to an estimated 1,899 residents as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 66 people (3.4%) compared to the 2021 Census, when the headcount stood at 1,965 people. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 1,885, which was determined by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP release alongside post-census address checks. Such a population size results in a density of 109 persons per square kilometer, which translates to generous personal space and capacity for future expansion.
Over the last ten years, the suburb of Normanville (SA) has shown stable development with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%, a faster pace than the wider SA4 region. Population expansion was predominantly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 86.0% of the overall population gains in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) are utilized for SA2 zones. Where these figures are unavailable, or for periods after 2032, regional projections by age bracket from the SA State Government (released in 2023 utilizing 2021 numbers) are applied, using weighted aggregation to scale LGA growth to SA2 boundaries. Looking ahead, demographic patterns suggest that population expansion here will exceed the national non-metropolitan median. The suburb of Normanville (SA) is projected to add 230 persons by 2041 under these consolidated SA2 forecasts, representing a total increase of 11.4% over the 16 years.
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102 new dwellings have been approved in Normanville (SA) over the past five years, an average of 20 a year. That is 10.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 25 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of building statistics indicates that Normanville generally sees close to 20 dwellings approved for construction annually, with a total of 102 homes authorized over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 4 during the current FY-26. Despite a contracting population in recent years, building volumes have been relatively strong, benefiting prospective buyers. The average projected cost of these new builds is $528,000, indicating that builders are prioritizing upscale, premium residential products. Additionally, there has been $1.6 million in commercial development approvals during this financial year, reinforcing the residential focus of local building activity.
Per resident, local construction activity is 19.0% lower than the Rest of SA average, yet the area ranks in the 90th percentile when evaluated nationwide. All new residential approvals have been for standalone houses, preserving the low-density environment and catering to families seeking larger properties. The market features roughly 81 people per dwelling approval, which highlights the low-density profile of the local market. Demographic projections indicate that Normanville will add 216 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent quarterly estimates. Given current building trends, the supply of new housing is positioned to easily satisfy this demand, offering favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for growth that exceeds current baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Normanville (SA)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Normanville (SA), worth an estimated $35 million. A further 21 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.75 billion. 6 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure updates, major regional projects, and planning changes represent key influences on local performance. Two specific projects have been identified as having a probable local impact. Notable initiatives include the Aspen Normanville Lifestyle and Tourism Park, the Normanville Foreshore and Jetty Caravan Park Masterplan, Main South Road Safety Upgrades (Myponga to Cape Jervis), and the SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28.
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Aspen Normanville Lifestyle and Tourism Park
Proposed mixed-use development on a 10.6-hectare site combining a residential land lease community and a tourism park. The proposal includes 125 land lease lifestyle sites, 4 tourist cabins, and 79 camping sites, accompanied by communal facilities, an outdoor pool, bowling green, and the potential refurbishment of the historic Fergusons Flour Mill. The application is currently under formal assessment with PlanSA (Ref: 24007713).
Normanville Foreshore and Jetty Caravan Park Masterplan
A comprehensive masterplan to revitalise the Normanville Foreshore and Jetty Caravan Park. The project includes a combined new rebuild of the Surf Life Saving Club and Kiosk, new carparking, expanded green spaces and nature play areas, dune restoration, improved beach interface, Jetty upgrades, and Caravan Park improvements. It aims to enhance community facilities, recreational opportunities, and attract tourism.
Sellicks Beach Growth Area Joint Amendment
A major master planned residential development rezoning approximately 134 hectares to facilitate roughly 1,700 new homes. The project includes a new neighborhood activity centre with a main street focal point, open space networks, and transport infrastructure. Development is currently deferred under a Coordinated Development Overlay pending final air quality monitoring results (expected April 2026) and infrastructure delivery agreements.
Sellicks Hill Quarry Operations
261-hectare quarry producing limestone, shale, marble and dolomite. Ongoing air quality monitoring and dust management due to community concerns affecting nearby residential areas and future developments.
Aldinga Central Shopping Centre Expansion
Expansion of the existing Aldinga Central Shopping Centre, including a major renovation of the Coles supermarket. The expansion will add 4,250sqm of retail space and a new Foodland supermarket.
Aldinga Master Planned Community
A strategic partnership between Renewal SA and Villawood Properties to create a 46-hectare master planned net zero carbon community delivering over 800 homes, including 200 in an over-55s lifestyle village, with a minimum of 25% affordable housing. The development features a diverse housing mix including detached, semi-detached, and townhouses, complemented by extensive open spaces, parks, and chain-of-ponds corridors. Residents will have access to a club with a pool, gym, cafe, and play spaces. The all-electric development includes an embedded energy network with solar, heat pumps, batteries, and a microgrid, aiming for 25% tree canopy coverage.It preserves a 60-metre wide rail corridor for future Seaford line extensions. Master planning is underway in 2025, with a sales launch anticipated for Summer 2025 and civil construction to commence in early 2026.
Aldinga Payinthi College
Birth to Year 12 'super school' accommodating up to 1,675 students and 250 staff, including 100 inclusive places for students with disability and 75-place children's centre. $125 million build featuring contemporary learning environments with STEM focus, performing arts theatre, libraries, VET kitchen, gym facilities, sports courts, community usage facilities, and extensive cultural and heritage elements recognizing Aboriginal significance. Construction complete, school open and accommodating up to 1500 students by 2026.
Best Life Canterbury Victor Harbor
Over 50s land lease lifestyle community featuring 315 modern homes in a secure gated park. The community includes extensive facilities such as a community centre with function area for 100 plus guests, gym, library, community kitchen, indoor bowls, outdoor petanque, tennis court, BBQ areas, and caravan and boat storage. Located 500 metres from Victor Harbor town centre, minutes from the beach, walking trails, and next to Victor Harbor Golf Course. Residents own their homes outright with no stamp duty, deferred management fees, or exit fees, and retain 100 percent of capital gains.
753 residents of Normanville (SA) are employed, from a labour force of 781. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 46.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,555, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Normanville features an educated labor force across various sectors, boasting an unemployment rate of just 3.6% and a minor 0.7% growth in jobs over the past year. In March 2026, the employed population stood at 753 residents, with unemployment tracking 1.9% below the 5.5% recorded across Regional SA. However, workforce participation is notably lower at 46.7%, compared to 58.4% in Regional SA. Census records show a moderate 14.5% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure reflects some pandemic-era restriction influences. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food services, and retail trade.
There is a high concentration of jobs in the accommodation & food sector, which employs workers at 1.6 times the regional average rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 5.0% of the local workforce, which is below the 14.5% average for Regional SA. Comparison between the census-recorded working population and resident counts suggests the local area offers a restricted volume of job opportunities. Labor data indicates that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, employment grew by 0.7% while the overall labor force expanded by 1.8%, resulting in an increase of 1.1 percentage points in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional SA experienced a 1.2% rise in employment, a 2.6% expansion in the labor force, and a 1.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. National forecasts released in May-25 offer additional context regarding future demand. These five and ten-year national industry projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to estimate potential growth. While national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Mapping these specific sectoral expectations suggests local jobs could grow by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Normanville (SA) is $998 a week (about $52,000 a year), with median personal income at $546 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $37,204 a year against an average of $47,203. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on tax statistics for the 2023 financial year, Normanville taxpayers recorded a median income of $37,204 and an average of $47,203. These figures sit below national benchmarks and compare to Regional SA averages of $48,920 and $58,933. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, estimated income levels as of March 2026 stand at roughly $40,988 for the median and $52,004 for the average. Census data from 2021 places household, family, and individual incomes in the area between the 3rd and 6th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows 34.7% of residents (658 individuals) earn between $400 - 799 weekly, whereas the wider region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 27.5%. The fact that 40.3% of earners receive under $800 weekly highlights financial pressures for a large portion of the population. Although housing costs consume a modest portion of earnings, leaving 87.3% of income retained, overall disposable income remains low, placing in the 6th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Normanville (SA) had 859 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 0% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 56% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,218 a month. Rent absorbs 30.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the last Census, residential housing in Normanville was composed of 91.3% standalone houses and 8.8% alternative dwellings like apartments or townhouses, compared to Regional SA where standalone houses comprised 88.5% and alternative options made up 11.5%. Home ownership in the area was high at 56.1%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (27.9%) or tenants renting (16.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,218, which is higher than the Regional SA average of $1,153, while the median weekly rent stood at $300, compared to $220 in Regional SA.
On a national scale, mortgage payments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices sit below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Normanville (SA) counted 859 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 47% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 68.9% of households in the area, consisting of couples with children at 14.8%, couples without children at 46.5%, and single parents at 6.6%. The remaining 31.1% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 29.8% and group living situations accounting for 1.6%. The median household size of 2.1 people is lower than the Regional SA average of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.3% of adults in Normanville (SA) hold a university qualification, including 11.9% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.0% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment levels show that university graduation rates stand at 17.3%, which is lower than the national benchmark of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 11.9%, with postgraduate degrees at 3.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Practical and vocational qualifications are common, with 41.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a trade credential, split between advanced diplomas (13.8%) and certificate qualifications (28.0%). A total of 19.0% of local residents are enrolled in education. This comprises 7.2% attending primary school, 6.4% in secondary school, and 1.8% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Normanville (SA) means driving: households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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56.9% of residents in Normanville (SA) report no long-term health condition. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Local health trends are positive based on mortality and chronic illness rates, showing low rates of common health conditions across both younger and older cohorts. However, private health insurance uptake is low, covering about 46% of the population (~868 people). This compares to 48.9% in Regional SA and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues, affecting 15.1% and 8.4% of residents, respectively. A total of 56.9% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 62.5% across Regional SA. Chronic conditions are somewhat elevated among working-age residents.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 42.1% of the population (799 people), compared to 27.1% in Regional SA. Senior health outcomes are favorable, tracking closely with national averages for older populations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Normanville (SA) is largely Australian-born, at 79.8% of residents, with 1.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (38.8%) and Australian (26.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics are low, with 79.8% of residents born in Australia, 91.9% holding citizenship, and 98.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 45.0% of the population. The most prominent statistical divergence is in Judaism, which is practiced by no residents, matching the rate of Regional SA. Regarding parent birthplaces, the primary ancestries are English at 38.8% of the population (exceeding the regional average of 32.5%), Australian at 26.5%, and Scottish at 8.7%. Some minor ethnic ancestries show divergence from regional averages, with Welsh ancestry overrepresented at 1.1% (compared to 0.5% regionally), German at 6.2% (compared to 8.2%), and French at 0.6% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Normanville (SA) is 61, older than 99% of areas nationally. 11.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 61 years, the population is significantly older than the Regional SA average of 47 and the national median of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is heavily represented at 26.0%, compared to a lower presence of 25 - 34 year olds at 3.2%. The 65 - 74 concentration sits well above the national rate of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 6.1% to 8.6% of the population, and the 75 to 84 bracket increased from 11.9% to 13.5%.
Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort fell from 4.7% to 3.2%, and the 55 to 64 group decreased from 19.3% to 18.2%. By 2041, significant changes in age structure are anticipated. The 85+ cohort is projected to expand by 71 people (145%), rising from 49 to 121. Seniors aged 65+ will account for 72% of the projected growth, highlighting the aging trend, while the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 youth cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Normanville (SA)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,965 at the 2021 Census → 1,899 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL41037). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.