Norwood (Tas.)

Norwood 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 Nov 2025, Norwood's population is estimated at around 3,777, a decrease of 92 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,869. This decrease reflects an inferred resident population of 3,773, based on AreaSearch validation following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and six additional validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 966 persons per square kilometer. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used, adjusted employing a method of weighted aggregation to SA2 levels. Projected demographic shifts suggest lower quartile growth for Australian non-metropolitan areas, with Norwood expected to grow by 23 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 0.5% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Norwood is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Norwood approved 3 new dwellings annually from 2017 to 2021, totaling 18 over the five-year period. This low construction activity is typical of rural areas with modest housing needs and limited development due to local demand and infrastructure capacity. The small sample size can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

Norwood's construction activity is notably lower than Rest of Tas., and well below national averages. Recent developments have been exclusively detached houses, preserving the area's rural character with an emphasis on space. As of approximately 2021, Norwood has around 3798 people per dwelling approval, indicating a stable market. According to AreaSearch quarterly estimates from around 2021, Norwood is projected to gain 17 residents by 2041.

With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling population growth exceeding current forecasts.

Norwood has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 21stth percentile nationally

Eight projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly. These include Dwelling and Shed at 18 Casuarina Dr, Summerhill 7250, Residential dwelling and vegetation removal at 38 Casuarina Dr, Summerhill, Peacehaven Aged Care Redevelopment, Kings Meadows Land Release. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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

Norwood has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.5%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 1,754 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.4% lower than Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is similar to Rest of Tas.'s 55.7%. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Norwood has a particular specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.2 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 1.5% of Norwood's workforce compared to 8.4% in Rest of Tas.. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. In a 12-month period ending Sep-22, labour force decreased by 1.4% and employment declined by 1.9%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest Norwood's employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to Norwood's employment mix.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch data for financial year 2022 shows Norwood's median income is $48,005 and average income is $60,375. This is lower than national averages. Rest of Tas.'s figures are median $47,358 and average $57,384. By September 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $54,644 (median) and $68,725 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. According to 2021 Census figures, Norwood's household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly between the 26th and 32nd percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 31.4% of locals earn between $1,500 - 2,999. Housing costs are manageable with 88.1% retained, but disposable income is below average at the 37th percentile. Norwood's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Norwood's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.3% houses and 11.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s 82.1% houses and 17.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Norwood stood at 45.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.4% and rented ones at 19.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,343, higher than Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,300. The median weekly rent figure in Norwood was $320, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $280. Nationally, Norwood's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Norwood has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 67.9% of all households, including 25.1% couples with children, 30.7% couples without children, and 10.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 32.1%, with lone person households at 29.8% and group households making up 2.3%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which aligns with the average in the Rest of Tas.

Educational outcomes in Norwood fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

Norwood Trail has 24.6% of its residents aged 15 and above holding university degrees, compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 32.1% of residents holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 21.5%. Educational participation is high, with 25.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 8.8% in primary, 8.5% in secondary, and 3.3% in tertiary education.

The area has two schools serving 1,105 students – Norwood Primary School and Queechy High School – with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 968) and balanced educational opportunities. As an education hub, the area offers 29.3 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 18.3, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

The analysis indicates that Norwood has 24 active public transport stops. All of these stops serve buses, with a total of 71 individual routes operating weekly. These routes facilitate 5,680 passenger trips collectively.

The accessibility of transport in Norwood is rated as excellent, with residents on average located 196 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 811 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 236 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Norwood is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Norwood faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent among both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 51% (~1,929 individuals) have private health cover, which is relatively low. The most frequent medical issues are arthritis (affecting 11.3% of residents) and mental health problems (8.5%). Notably, 60.7% report no medical ailments, compared to 63.9% in the rest of Tasmania. The area has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 29.8% (1,125 people), compared to 19.9% in the rest of Tasmania.

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

Norwood's population showed low cultural diversity, with 87.8% born in Australia, 92.4% being citizens, and 94.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 52.1%. Judaism was slightly overrepresented compared to Tasmania's average (0.1% vs 0.1%).

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (34.6%), English (33.9%), and Scottish (7.8%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Dutch were slightly overrepresented at 1.9%, Polish at 0.7%, and Australian Aboriginal at 1.9%.

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

Norwood has a median age of 48, which is slightly higher than the Rest of Tasmania figure of 45 and significantly above the national average of 38. The proportion of people aged 85 and over in Norwood is 6.2%, compared to the Rest of Tasmania. However, the percentage of people aged 25-34 is lower at 8.6%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 10.9% to 11.8%, while the proportion of those aged 65-74 has decreased from 13.8% to 11.8%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Norwood's age profile. The number of people aged 85 and over is expected to increase by 182 individuals (78%), reaching 417 from the current figure of 234. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 69% of total population growth, reflecting Norwood's aging demographic trend. Conversely, populations in the 0-4 and 15-24 age cohorts are projected to decline.