Norville

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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Norville is around 2,604. This figure shows an increase of 128 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,476. The latest resident population estimate by AreaSearch, based on ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses, is 2,603. This results in a population density ratio of 719 persons per square kilometer. Interstate migration contributed approximately 82.0% to recent population gains in Norville.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, based on 2021 data, are adopted. Age category splits are applied proportionally in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb of Norville is expected to increase by 230 persons to reach a population of 2,834 by 2041. This reflects an overall increase of approximately 7.8% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Norville according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Norville had approximately 5 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling about 26 homes. In FY-26 so far, 5 approvals have been recorded. On average, around 4 new residents arrive annually for each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. This indicates supply lagging behind demand, potentially leading to increased buyer competition and pricing pressures.

The average construction value of new homes is $603,000, suggesting a focus on premium properties. Commercial approvals this financial year totalled $18.5 million, indicating moderate commercial development. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Norville has significantly less development activity, around 68.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new construction often reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. The area's development activity is also under the national average, suggesting its established nature and potential planning limitations.

All new constructions in Norville have been standalone homes, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes. As of now, there are approximately 512 people per dwelling approval in the area. Future projections estimate Norville to add around 204 residents by 2041, with building activity keeping pace with growth projections despite potential competition among buyers as population grows.

Norville has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified five projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include New Bundaberg Hospital, St Vincent de Paul Social Housing Walkervale Bundaberg, Walkervale Social Housing Development, and Bundaberg Social Housing Program. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Norville has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Norville has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, with essential services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 7.5% in the past year, showing an estimated employment growth of 8.7%. As of September 2025, 1,208 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 3.4% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Norville lags at 59.0%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. According to Census data, only 4.8% of residents work from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Norville specializes in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level, while mining employs only 0.6% of local workers, below Rest of Qld's 3.6%.

The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.7, indicating above-average local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 8.7% and labour force by 9.4%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Norville's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Norville's median income is $42,809 and average income is $52,898. This is lower than Rest of Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. By September 2025, estimates suggest Norville's median income will be approximately $47,051 and average income $58,140, based on a 9.91% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Norville are between the 7th and 9th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 30.9% of Norville residents earn between $800 - $1,499 (804 individuals), unlike the broader area where $1,500 - $2,999 is dominant at 31.7%. After housing costs, 84.9% of income remains in Norville, ranking at the 9th percentile nationally.

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

Dwelling structure in Norville, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 89.4% houses and 10.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Norville was at 39.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.6% and rented dwellings at 31.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,130, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,863 and the national figure of $1,864. The median weekly rent figure in Norville was $280, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345 and the national figure of $375.

Norville features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 62.1% of all households, including 22.1% couples with children, 23.6% couples without children, and 15.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 37.9%, with lone person households at 34.4% and group households comprising 3.5%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Norville faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 10.9%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 8.0%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.5%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (7.6%) and certificates (32.4%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.4% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 2.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Norville has 14 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that together offer 105 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these stops is rated as good, with residents on average being located 259 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most people commute outwards, with cars being the dominant mode of transport at 96%. On average, there are 1.1 vehicles per dwelling, which is below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 4.8% of residents work from home, a figure that may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency across all routes averages 15 trips per day, resulting in approximately seven weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Norville is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Norville faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and prevalence of chronic conditions are high across a range of health issues affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 48% of Norville's total population (~1,254 people), compared to 52.5% in the rest of Queensland and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (11.8%) and mental health issues (10.0%), while 57.1% of residents claim to have no medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in the rest of Queensland. Working-age individuals face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Norville has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (23.3%, or 606 people), compared to the rest of Queensland at 20.4%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Norville is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Norville's population was found to be predominantly culturally homogeneous, with 90.0% being citizens, 89.6% born in Australia, and 95.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Norville, accounting for 52.5% of its population, slightly higher than the 52.2% average across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups were English (32.1%), Australian (31.0%), and Scottish (7.6%).

Notably, German ancestry was overrepresented in Norville at 6.3%, compared to 4.7% regionally, while Australian Aboriginal ancestry was slightly underrepresented at 3.5%, compared to 3.9%. Maltese ancestry was also present but in small numbers, at 0.5% in Norville versus 0.4% regionally.

Norville hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Norville's median age is 43 years, which is higher than the Rest of Qld average of 41 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group makes up 13.0% of Norville's population compared to Rest of Qld, while the 5-14 cohort comprises 10.0%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 15-24 age group grew from 11.3% to 13.6%, and the 25-34 cohort increased from 11.8% to 13.3%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort declined from 11.8% to 10.0%, and the 45-54 group decreased from 11.5% to 10.3%. Demographic modeling suggests Norville's age profile will significantly change by 2041, with the 25-34 cohort projected to grow by 26%, adding 89 residents to reach 436. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 55-64 and 5-14 cohorts.