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New Norfolk has an estimated 7,852 residents, up from 7,293 at the 2021 Census — a change of 559 people, or 7.7%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. 342 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 73.2% of that increase. That puts 124 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of New Norfolk stands at approximately 7,852 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 559 residents (7.7%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 7,293 people. This population shift is calculated from the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 7,713 combined with 342 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 124 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and potential capacity for future growth. The 7.7% population expansion since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (1.1%) as well as the SA4 region, establishing the locality as a regional leader in growth.
The main driver of this growth was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 73.2% of the total population increase during recent timeframes, though overseas migration and natural increase also made positive contributions. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. In cases where SA2 data is unavailable, and to calculate age group trends beyond 2032, population projections from the Tasmania State Government published in 2022 using 2021 as a base year are applied, adjusting the figures via a weighted aggregation of growth from the LGA to the SA2 level. Future trends point to a population growth rate slightly under the median for Australian statistical areas, with the local population projected to increase by 633 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, representing a total rise of 6.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
296 new dwellings have been approved in New Norfolk over the past five years, an average of 59 a year. That places the area in the 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 43 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 98% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 65, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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The locality has registered a yearly average of approximately 59 new residential approvals, representing a total of 296 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 60 approvals have been documented. Given an average of 1.8 new occupants moving in per new dwelling annually over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, residential supply and demand appear balanced, supporting market stability, while new dwellings are built with a mean construction cost of $232,000. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $8.2 million have been logged during the current financial year, which reinforces the residential focus of the locality.
Relative to Greater Hobart, construction activity per capita in New Norfolk is 80.0% higher, giving purchasers more opportunities, even though the pace of development has slowed down lately. The new construction is composed of 98.0% detached houses and 2.0% medium and high-density dwellings, preserving the local tradition of low-density living with an emphasis on family-oriented housing for buyers seeking space. The area records approximately 202 people per residential approval, pointing to an expanding marketplace. Future demographic projections show that New Norfolk is set to add 494 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, the supply of dwellings should comfortably satisfy demand, establishing positive conditions for buyers and potentially allowing growth to outstrip current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside New Norfolk, worth an estimated $139 million. A further 53 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.96 billion. 14 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and urban planning policies are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 9 projects that are expected to impact the local community. Major initiatives include The Mills Precinct containing the Noble Life New Norfolk Resort, the Derwent Valley Health and Wellbeing Hub, the expansion of The Agrarian Kitchen, and the Campus7140 Education Centre, with details on the most significant developments listed below.
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Campus7140 Education Centre
Adaptive reuse of the former Royal Derwent Hospital nurses quarters within The Mills precinct into Campus7140, a proposed education, training and conferencing centre targeting universities, registered training organisations, corporate education providers and government agencies. Public information indicates the concept remains in the planning phase while broader activity continues across the wider Mills precinct.
Willow Court Heritage Precinct Redevelopment
Adaptive reuse of Australia's oldest continually operated asylum site. Includes heritage interpretation centre, tourism facilities, hospitality venues, and potential museum development. Multiple buildings undergoing restoration.
New Norfolk Distillery Expansion
Adaptive reuse and expansion of heritage buildings at the historic Willow Court precinct into Tasmania's first dedicated rum distillery since 1838. The multi-stage master plan incorporates an expanded micro-distillery, visitor tasting bar, commercial kitchen, and community event venue.
New Norfolk Market Redevelopment
Redevelopment of High Street market facilities to enhance tourist appeal and support local producers. Part of broader town centre revitalization efforts.
Noble Life New Norfolk Resort
Noble Life New Norfolk Resort is a $75 million over-50s lifestyle community set on 9.5 hectares in the Derwent Valley. Following the 2024 administration of the broader Mills Precinct, Noble Life proceeded independently. Construction is actively underway, with the first concrete slabs for Stage One poured in March 2026. Stage One delivers 26 two- and three-bedroom homes built in partnership with Wilson Homes, with the first residents expected by late 2026. Upon completion, the gated resort will feature 186 homes, a clubhouse, heated indoor pool, cinema, library, and gym.
Health Hub on The Avenue
A $11.7 million landmark redevelopment and restoration of two 1930s hospital buildings on The Avenue in New Norfolk, developed by Corumbene Care. The two buildings - Esperance House and Derwent House - have been linked by an atrium and transformed into a 2000 square metre health and wellbeing precinct. Tenants include the University of Tasmania Centre for Rural Health, Hobart Pathology, New Norfolk Health Centre (GP Collective), Next Level Wellness and Recovery Centre, Corumbene Rural Primary Health, and a cafe.The hub was officially opened in May 2024 by the Governor of Tasmania.
The Agrarian Kitchen Expansion
Expansion of the award-winning Agrarian Kitchen restaurant and cooking school within the Willow Court heritage precinct in New Norfolk. The cooking school relocated into a newly-constructed wing in 2022, joining the existing restaurant and kiosk (opened 2020) under one roof, centred on a one-acre walled kitchen garden. The venue was named Restaurant of the Year at the 2024 Gourmet Traveller Annual Restaurant Awards, the first Tasmanian restaurant to win the award in its 45-year history, and retained its Tasmanian State Winner title in 2025.
Incat Boyer Ferry Manufacturing Facility
New 12-hectare shipbuilding facility at the Boyer Mill site for constructing hulls and decks for electric ferries. Features a 240x120m production facility capable of constructing three large vessels simultaneously before transport down the River Derwent. Expected to create 500 new jobs and double Incat's workforce.
3,264 residents of New Norfolk are employed, from a labour force of 3,573. Unemployment sits at 8.6%, with participation at 56.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,196, about 92% 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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The local workforce displays a balanced mix of professional and manual occupations, with significant representation in essential service sectors, alongside a general unemployment rate of 8.6%. As of March 2026, there are 3,264 employed residents, while the unemployment rate is 4.2% higher than the Greater Hobart level of 4.4%, highlighting potential for economic progress. Furthermore, workforce participation is considerably lower at 56.2% compared to 63.8% in Greater Hobart. According to Census records, a low proportion of residents (5.3%) worked from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
Resident employment is primarily centered in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The local labor force shows a strong concentration in the construction sector, employing workers at 1.6 times the regional average rate. By contrast, the professional & technical sector has a minimal footprint, employing 2.4% of the workforce compared to 6.6% across the region. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests that local job opportunities are relatively scarce. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics indicates that for the year ending March 2026, the local workforce grew by 0.2% while total employment fell by 0.6%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point rise in unemployment. This compares to Greater Hobart, where employment fell by 0.1%, the workforce expanded by 0.2%, and unemployment grew by 0.3 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context regarding future labor demand in New Norfolk. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local job mix indicates that employment in New Norfolk could grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, representing a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in New Norfolk is $1,178 a week (about $61,000 a year), with median personal income at $601 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,238 a year against an average of $54,457. 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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Income levels in the New Norfolk SA2 are positioned below the national average, based on financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch. Taxpayers in the New Norfolk SA2 earn a median income of $49,238 and a mean income of $54,457, compared to $54,577 and $65,190 in Greater Hobart. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.95% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated values would stand at roughly $54,630 for the median and $60,420 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics show that household, family, and individual incomes in New Norfolk are positioned in the 11th and 11th percentiles nationally.
Regarding distribution, 29.4% of the population, representing 2,308 people, earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which aligns with regional patterns where 32.2% fall in this range. Affordability pressures are high, with residents keeping only 83.9% of their income, placing the area in the 13th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
New Norfolk had 2,807 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 2% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $290 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,200 a month. Rent absorbs 24.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, housing types in New Norfolk consisted of 92.3% stand-alone houses and 7.7% other dwellings like apartments, townhouses, and alternative structures, compared to 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings in metropolitan Hobart. Home ownership rates in New Norfolk were slightly below the metropolitan Hobart level at 33.0%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (39.1%) or rented (27.9%). The median mortgage payment in the area was $1,200 per month, which is below the Hobart metro average of $1,517, while the median rent was $290 per week, compared to $350 in metropolitan Hobart.
On a national level, New Norfolk's mortgage costs are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
New Norfolk counted 2,807 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,022 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 28% 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 the majority of local households at 69.6%, consisting of couples with children at 24.3%, couples without children at 28.3%, and single parent households at 16.1%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 30.4%, with single-person households representing 28.4% and group homes making up 1.9% of the total. The median size of households is 2.4 people, matching the average for Greater Hobart.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.9% of adults in New Norfolk hold a university qualification, including 6.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 95% of areas nationally. A further 31.2% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,131 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 922 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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The locality exhibits low rates of higher education, with only 9.9% of residents holding a university qualification compared to the SA4 region average of 32.8%. This gap presents an opportunity for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 6.7%, followed by postgraduate studies at 2.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 38.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 7.0% and certificates at 31.2%. Engagement in learning is high, with 27.0% of the local population currently undertaking formal studies.
This enrollment consists of 12.0% of residents in primary schools, 7.6% in secondary schools, and 2.2% in tertiary institutions.
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Getting around New Norfolk means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 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.
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59.2% of residents in New Norfolk report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 8.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.0 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality rates and chronic illness indicators highlight significant health issues in New Norfolk, affecting both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance is low, covering approximately 47% of the population, which equates to about 3,674 individuals. This rate is lower than the Greater Hobart level of 51.7% and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Psychological health concerns and arthritis are the most prevalent conditions locally, affecting 12.0% and 11.5% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 59.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 65.5% in Greater Hobart.
Chronic health issues are particularly notable among the working-age cohort. Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.9% of the local population, totaling 1,641 people. Health measurements for this senior group show challenges that are generally consistent with national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
New Norfolk is largely Australian-born, at 92.4% of residents, with 2.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (37.1%) and Australian (35.7%). 4.7% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local population displays low levels of multicultural diversity, with citizens making up 91.4% of residents, 92.4% born within Australia, and 97.5% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion in the area, practiced by 45.7% of the population, which is higher than the Greater Hobart average of 39.8%. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are English at 37.1% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 31.8%, Australian at 35.7%, which is higher than the regional average of 28.0%, and Irish at 7.0%.
There are also differences in other ethnic representations, with Australian Aboriginal residents making up 4.7% of the local population compared to 3.0% across the wider region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of New Norfolk is 40. 24.2% 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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The median age in New Norfolk is 40 years, which is close to the Greater Hobart average of 39 and slightly higher than the Australian median of 38 years. The 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 12.8% compared to Greater Hobart, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 12.4%. Post-2021 Census figures indicate that the 35 to 44 age cohort increased from 12.1% to 13.5% of the population, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 12.9% to 11.6%. Projections for 2041 show notable demographic shifts, led by a 45% increase in the 75 to 84 cohort (an addition of 244 people), growing from 540 to 785.
The combined cohorts aged 65 and over will make up 57% of all population growth, demonstrating the aging trend of the area. By contrast, the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 brackets are projected to experience population decreases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for New Norfolk
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 SA2 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 7 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 — 342 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,293 at the 2021 Census → 7,852 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 (601031020). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.