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Norwood (Tas.) has an estimated 3,693 residents, down from 3,869 at the 2021 Census — a change of 176 people, or 4.5%. The population has thinned by an average 1.3% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. That puts 945 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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According to evaluations of broader regional ABS population releases alongside post-Census address validations conducted by AreaSearch, the suburb of Norwood (Tas.) has an estimated population of approximately 3,693 as of Aug 2026. This represents a contraction of 176 people (4.5%) relative to the 3,869 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an Estimated Resident Population figure of 3,691 determined by AreaSearch following the ABS June 2025 ERP update, combined with 6 validated new addresses logged after the Census benchmark. The resulting population density stands at 944 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical levels across locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Recent population expansion in the locality was almost exclusively underpinned by overseas migration inflows. Projections for the suburb of Norwood (Tas.) draw upon ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. Where SA2 coverage is absent, as well as for post-2032 age group projections, figures adopt the Tasmanian State Government Regional/LGA projections issued in 2022 (using 2021 as a base year) adjusted via weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Demographic modeling under this framework suggests a slight overall contraction, with the suburb of Norwood (Tas.) expected to decline by 7 persons by 2041. Nevertheless, certain demographics are set to expand, most prominently the 85 and over age cohort, which is forecast to increase by 146 people.
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Residential construction in the locality remains minimal, registering an average of 3 approvals per year (totalling 18 approvals over five years). Such constrained building activity highlights the rural nature of the district, where construction tends to be stimulated by discrete local housing requirements rather than broader market demand. Because approval volumes are so modest, annual growth rates and comparisons can fluctuate substantially depending on individual builds. Norwood records substantially less building activity than Rest of Tas., with construction volumes also falling short of national benchmarks. In addition, recent dwelling additions have consisted entirely of detached houses, catering to family households seeking open space and a rural lifestyle.
A ratio of 2489 people in the area per dwelling approval underscores the calm, subdued development conditions present in the locality. With demographic forecasts indicating stable or shrinking resident numbers, Norwood could see subdued housing demand, which may present advantageous conditions for prospective purchasers.
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Development applications around Norwood (Tas.)
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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 Norwood (Tas.), worth an estimated $2 million. A further 33 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.62 billion. 11 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, retail and sports & recreation. 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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Community performance is substantially shaped by updates to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified 8 key initiatives positioned to influence the area, prominently including Kings Meadows Land Release, Peacehaven Aged Care Redevelopment, Residential dwelling and vegetation removal - 38 Casuarina Dr, Summerhill, and Dwelling and Shed - 18 Casuarina Dr, Summerhill 7250.
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Kings Meadows Community Health Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Kings Meadows Community Health Centre, including the demolition of the Joan Marshall building and construction of a new 18-bay Renal Health Unit. Supported by a $10 million Australian Government investment, the modern facility will meet growing demand for renal dialysis services in Northern Tasmania.
Dwelling and Shed - 18 Casuarina Dr, Summerhill 7250
Development application DA0397/2025 proposes the construction of a new single dwelling and an outbuilding (shed) on a 1,300 square metre residential lot at 18 Casuarina Drive, Summerhill. The site forms part of a newer subdivision in Launceston's western suburbs and is currently vacant residential land following its sale in 2024. The project will deliver one additional detached home, associated shed and site works within an established low density residential area.
Residential dwelling and vegetation removal - 38 Casuarina Dr, Summerhill
Development application to construct a new single detached dwelling and remove vegetation on a large residential lot at 38 Casuarina Drive, Summerhill. The proposal is lodged with the City of Launceston as DA0379/2025 and designed by Design To Live Pty Ltd. Works will replace or upgrade existing improvements to deliver a contemporary low density home.
Kings Meadows Land Release
A major residential land release initiative by Homes Tasmania delivering approximately 104 new housing lots on a 10.46 hectare site at Techno Park Drive, Kings Meadows. The Launceston City Council approved the development application in February 2026. Approximately 85% of lots will be available for affordable home purchase through the MyHome shared equity program. A civil works tender will be released, and land parcels are expected to be ready for sale in 2027. The project aims to address Tasmania's housing shortage and create inclusive communities.
Kings Meadows Heavy Vehicle Driver Rest Area
Formalisation and upgrade of an existing informal rest area into a dedicated facility for heavy vehicle drivers to take mandatory rest breaks, check loads, and reduce fatigue. The project is currently finalising design, with construction expected to commence before the end of 2025.
Oakden Park Residential Estate
One of Launceston's largest residential subdivisions featuring 216 residential lots on a 21-hectare site. The development includes generous flat blocks with mountain views, restored historic Oakden House homestead, realigned Kings Meadows Rivulet with native waterway parkland, bushland reserves, and walking tracks. Located minutes from Launceston CBD and Kings Meadows shopping precinct with excellent access to schools, airport, and amenities. Final stages (14 and 16) currently being sold.
Gudvar Street Residential Development
Residential development offering 78 homes and units with 2-4 bedroom options, featuring premium finishes, European appliances, ducted heating and cooling, and stone bench tops. Units start at $560,000 while houses start at $900,000. Located opposite Connector Park with easy access to Launceston CBD (5 minutes), Launceston Airport (7 minutes), Kings Meadows shopping precinct, local schools, and Kate Reed Nature Area. All homes are built on completely flat blocks creating a spacious and attractive community.
Launceston General Hospital Redevelopment
The Launceston General Hospital Redevelopment is a $364 million capital improvement program delivered by the Tasmanian Department of Health. Guided by the LGH Precinct Masterplan, the multi-stage initiative includes the new Northern Health Complex, expanded Emergency Department, Northern Heart Centre, and a multi-storey carpark with helipad. Construction is actively underway to modernise northern Tasmania's tertiary hospital campus.
1,712 residents of Norwood (Tas.) are employed, from a labour force of 1,754. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 56.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,158, about 86% 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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A qualified local workforce characterizes Norwood, supported by strong representation across essential service industries and a low jobless rate of 2.4%, according to aggregated statistical boundaries evaluated by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,712, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.6% lower than the 3.9% recorded across Regional Tas., while labor force participation aligned closely with the regional figure of 58.7%. Census data indicated that 8.0% of workers performed their duties from home, though this figure was likely influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Local workers are primarily employed across health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.
Health care & social assistance displays a particularly heavy concentration, engaging workers at 1.2 times the rate seen across the region. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for merely 1.5% of local employment, well below the 8.4% observed throughout Regional Tas.. Given the difference between resident workers and local employment tallies, this predominantly residential community offers comparatively few jobs within its own borders. Aggregated SALM and ABS figures examined by AreaSearch for the twelve months to March 2026 indicate that the local workforce shrank by 1.5% and total employment fell by 1.3%, bringing a 0.2 percentage point decline in the jobless rate. In contrast, Regional Tas. experienced a 1.8% rise in employment and a 1.7% increase in the labor force alongside a slight dip in unemployment. Future local employment trends can also be assessed via Jobs and Skills Australia projections from Mar-26. Projected nationally at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, employment growth varies widely across sectors; applying these weighted sectoral trends to Norwood's industry profile indicates potential local gains of 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (though this simple weighting does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Norwood (Tas.) is $1,440 a week (about $75,000 a year), with median personal income at $691 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,005 a year against an average of $60,375. 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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Postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of Norwood had a median income of $48,005 and an average income of $60,375. These figures track below national averages and compare with $49,689 (median) and $59,358 (average) across Regional Tas.. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, estimated earnings as of March 2026 stand at roughly $53,262 for the median and $66,986 for the average. In the 2021 Census, Norwood ranked modestly across household, family, and individual incomes, placing between the 26th and 32nd percentiles.
The single largest income group comprises 31.4% of residents (1,159 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to the 28.5% share across the surrounding region. Housing costs leave residents retaining 88.1% of their income, though disposable earnings sit in the 37th percentile and the area places in the 5th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Norwood (Tas.) had 1,503 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 5% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,343 a month. Rent absorbs 22.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.5%. 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 latest Census, the local housing stock in Norwood consisted of 88.3% separate houses and 11.7% alternative dwelling types (comprising semi-detached homes, units, and other structures), compared with 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings throughout Regional Tas.. Outright ownership in Norwood stood significantly higher than the regional benchmark at 45.6%, while 35.4% of homes were mortgaged and 19.1% were rented. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,343 and weekly median rent was $320, exceeding the Regional Tas. figures of $1,274 and $250. Across Australia, however, Norwood's repayments are noticeably lower than the nationwide mortgage median of $1,863 and rental median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Norwood (Tas.) counted 1,503 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 67.9%, comprising couples without children (30.7%), couples with children (25.1%), and single parent households (10.5%). Non-family residences make up the remaining 32.1%, encompassing lone-person households at 29.8% and group households at 2.3%. Average household occupancy sits at 2.3 people, matching the Regional Tas. benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.6% of adults in Norwood (Tas.) hold a university qualification, including 16.9% with a bachelor degree and 5.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,105 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 968 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment among Norwood residents trails nationwide figures, with 24.6% of individuals aged 15+ holding a higher education degree compared to 30.4% nationally, pointing to scope for further educational and professional development. Within this cohort, 16.9% hold bachelor degrees, 5.3% possess postgraduate credentials, and 2.4% have graduate diplomas. Technical and vocational qualifications are widely held, with 32.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 10.6% with advanced diplomas and 21.5% with certificates. A significant share of the local population is engaged in study, with 25.6% of residents attending an educational institution.
This proportion includes 8.8% enrolled in primary schools, 8.5% attending secondary education, and 3.3% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Norwood (Tas.) reaches 24 stops on 75 routes, timetabled for about 4,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local public transit infrastructure in Norwood includes 24 active stops serving a variety of bus connections. These locations are connected to 75 separate routes that deliver a combined 4,928 passenger services weekly. Accessibility across the network is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances to a stop averaging 196 meters. Reflecting its residential character, most working residents travel outside the suburb, with private motor vehicles serving as the primary commute mode at 93%. Households maintain an average of 1.5 vehicles, while 8.0% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census (which may reflect conditions during COVID-19).
Transit services maintain an average volume of 704 departures per day across the network, translating to roughly 205 services each week at each individual stop.
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60.7% of residents in Norwood (Tas.) report no long-term health condition. 9.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 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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Assessment of mortality statistics and chronic illness rates by AreaSearch indicates notable health considerations for Norwood, with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older cohorts, alongside a relatively moderate private health insurance coverage rate of approximately 51% of residents (~1,886 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the leading reported medical issues in Norwood, affecting 11.3% and 8.5% of the local population respectively, whereas 60.7% of residents reported no chronic ailments compared with 62.0% across Regional Tas.. Working-age locals display a higher-than-average incidence of long-term conditions. The community includes 1,048 people aged 65 and over (28.4% of the population), outpacing the 25.1% share in Regional Tas., with national health standings tracking broadly in line with broader benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Norwood (Tas.) is largely Australian-born, at 87.8% of residents, with 5.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.6%) and English (33.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Norwood sit below broad averages, with 87.8% of the community born in Australia, 92.4% holding Australian citizenship, and 94.4% using only English at home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 52.1% of residents. Meanwhile, Judaism shows the most noticeable overrepresentation, accounting for 0.1% of the population compared to 0.1% across Regional Tas.. Regarding parental ancestry, the most prevalent backgrounds reported in Norwood are Australian at 34.6%, English at 33.9%, and Scottish at 7.8%. Notable differences also emerge across other heritages: Dutch ancestry accounts for 1.9% locally (against 1.7% regionally), Polish represents 0.7% (against 0.4%), and Australian Aboriginal background comprises 1.9% (against 4.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Norwood (Tas.) is 48, older than 88% of areas nationally. 20.7% 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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Norwood aligns closely with Regional Tas. across major age categories, with the widest disparity across any cohort being 3.4 percentage points. The median age remains estimated at 48, matching the 2021 Census level, which sat 3 years above the Regional Tas. median of 45 and well above the Australian median of 38 at the same Census. Since then, residents aged 65 and over have shifted from 31.5% of the community down to an estimated 28.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, older and retiree demographics are projected to drive the bulk of local growth by expanding by 100 residents (10%) to reach 1,149, while young-to-middle-aged adults, youth, and children are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Norwood (Tas.)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Nov 2025 10 months ago 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 Nov 2025. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 6 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,869 at the 2021 Census → 3,693 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 Aug 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 (SAL60464). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.