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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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Norwood (Tas.) has an estimated 3,846 residents, down from 4,031 at the 2021 Census — a change of 185 people, or 4.6%. The population has thinned by an average 1.2% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. That puts 964 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that Norwood has an estimated population of 3,846 people as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 4,031 people, this represents a reduction of 185 people (4.6%). This trend is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population count of 3,844 alongside 6 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. With 963 persons per square kilometer, population density sits near benchmark levels across comparable locations evaluated by AreaSearch. Inbound international migration served as the primary and practically exclusive contributor to local population additions over recent timeframes.
Population forecasts for each SA2 district rely on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia data referencing 2022 as its baseline. For locations outside this scope and for post-2032 age-specific projections, figures incorporate 2022 Tasmanian State Government Regional/LGA releases based in 2021, adjusted by weighting LGA population trends down to the SA2 tier. Based on this methodology, the broader demographic trajectory points toward a mild contraction, reducing the community by 14 persons by 2041. In contrast, older demographics will expand, highlighted by the 85 and over cohort, which is modeled to gain 144 people. Further breakdown is available in the age section.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential building volumes remain subdued in Norwood, recording an average of 1 new dwellings approved annually and totaling 8 approvals over five years. Such restrained building numbers typify non-metropolitan locations where residential requirements are modest and building activity is restricted by local demand and infrastructure capacity. Because absolute approvals are minimal, year-on-year rates of change can fluctuate widely depending on individual projects. Building volumes in Norwood remain markedly lower than in Rest of Tas., as well as trailing nationwide benchmarks. Furthermore, new building activity has consisted entirely of detached houses, matching local preferences for detached suburban living, space, and privacy.
The presence of roughly 2926 people per dwelling approval underscores a mature, fully established residential market. Given that demographic forecasts point toward steady or declining headcounts, construction requirements should stay low, reducing demand competition 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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Norwood (Tas.). A further 46 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.77 billion. 14 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, environmental & disaster management and retail. 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 economic and social outcomes are substantially shaped by capital works, urban planning updates, and public infrastructure delivery. AreaSearch has pinpointed 8 active initiatives likely to influence the local area. Prominent works include Dwelling and Shed - 18 Casuarina Dr, Summerhill 7250, Residential dwelling and vegetation removal - 38 Casuarina Dr, Summerhill, Peacehaven Aged Care Redevelopment, and Kings Meadows Land Release, with detailed analysis provided for those of greatest importance.
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Peacehaven Aged Care Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the aged care facility (formerly Masonic Peace Memorial Haven) including the completed 16-bed Wellington Wing. The new wing was designed to modern standards with private ensuites, nurse call systems, natural lighting, hydronic in-slab heating, and a building management system. The overall redevelopment was planned in multiple stages, with this being the first major upgrade in some 20 years. The facility is operated by Respect Aged Care.
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.
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.
Cedar Grove Estate - Stage 4, St Leonards
Stage 4 is a 48 lot release within Cedar Grove Estate, a 21 stage masterplanned community at St Leonards in Launceston. The wider estate is planned to deliver more than 500 homes with a central market place, urban farm, parks, walking and cycling paths, and future neighbourhood retail and services. Stage 4 land is DA approved and under construction, offering fully serviced lots from about 485 to 944 square metres in a semi rural setting about 7 minutes from Launceston CBD.
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.
1,790 residents of Norwood (Tas.) are employed, from a labour force of 1,833. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, 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 3,274, about 85% 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 is well qualified with strong representation across public and community services, maintaining an unemployment rate of 2.3%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,790, while local unemployment sits 1.6% lower than the 3.9% recorded across Regional Tas., alongside labor participation rates that generally track the 58.7% regional benchmark. Census data showed only 8.3% of workers based at home, though broader conditions surrounding Covid-19 restrictions must be factored in. Local jobs are largely concentrated across health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Norwood exhibits notable specialization in health care & social assistance, where the local concentration is 1.3 times the regional average.
Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.6% of employment, well under the 8.4% regional share. Given the disparity between Census working population numbers and the resident headcount, this residential suburb appears to provide few local employment options. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS figures, the period ending March 2026 saw the labour force shrink by 1.6% alongside a 1.3% drop in employment, which led to a 0.2 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. This trend differs from that in Regional Tas., where employment climbed by 1.8%, the labour force expanded by 1.7%, and unemployment declined slightly. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment outlooks originating from Mar-26 may provide additional clarity regarding anticipated future demand in Norwood. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid with local employment data to project growth trajectories. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, although expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific growth rates are applied to Norwood's current employment composition, local employment is estimated to rise by 6.8% over five years and by 14.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Norwood (Tas.) is $1,463 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $699 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,602 a year against an average of $64,267. 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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Taxpayer income metrics compiled by AreaSearch from ATO records for financial year 2023 place the Norwood SA2 below nationwide benchmarks. Median taxpayer earnings stand at $51,602 with an average of $64,267, outperforming the Regional Tas. benchmarks of $49,689 and $59,358. Factoring in Wage Price Index expansion of 10.95% since financial year 2023, updated figures as of March 2026 are modeled at approximately $57,252 (median) and $71,304 (average). According to 2021 Census data, local household, personal, and family earnings all place moderately between the 28th and 33rd percentiles. The single largest earnings bracket encompasses 32.0% of local residents (1,230 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional proportion of 28.5%.
Housing affordability remains solid with 88.2% of income retained after shelter costs, though overall disposable income sits below national norms at the 38th percentile, placing the district in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Norwood (Tas.) had 1,563 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 5% apartments. 36% 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 $1,372 a month. Rent absorbs 21.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.6%. 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, the local housing profile consists of 87.8% separate houses alongside 12.2% semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other residential structures, compared with 89.9% houses and 10.1% alternative dwellings across Regional Tas.. Rates of full home ownership in Norwood reach 45.6%, substantially higher than the broader region, with 35.8% of residences carrying a mortgage and 18.6% rented. Typical housing costs include a median monthly mortgage obligation of $1,372 and a median weekly rent of $320, above the regional medians of $1,274 and $250. Across Australia as a whole, however, local housing remains relatively economical against national figures of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Norwood (Tas.) counted 1,563 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 30% 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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Family units constitute the bulk of the community at 67.7% of all households, featuring couples without children (30.4%), couples with children (25.7%), and single parent families (10.6%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 32.3%, comprising lone person households at 29.9% and group households at 2.2%. The typical household size sits at 2.3 people, matching the average across Regional Tas..
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.8% of adults in Norwood (Tas.) hold a university qualification, including 17.4% with a bachelor degree and 5.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.0% 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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Higher learning credentials are well represented locally, with 25.8% of individuals aged 15+ possessing university degrees compared to 19.3% across Rest of Tas.. Attainment is led by bachelor degrees at 17.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational education is similarly widespread, with 31.3% of residents aged 15+ holding technical certifications, encompassing advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (21.0%). A significant share of the population is actively studying, with 26.2% of residents enrolled in an educational institution. This breaks down into 9.1% attending primary school, 8.6% in secondary education, and 3.4% enrolled in higher education programs.
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Public transport in Norwood (Tas.) reaches 25 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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The local transit system includes 25 active transport stops within Norwood offering bus operations. A network of 75 individual routes services these locations, delivering a total of 4,928 weekly passenger trips. Commuter accessibility is strong, with typical walking distances of 195 meters to the nearest transport stop. Due to the area's residential character, most residents commute outward, with private vehicles accounting for 94% of trips and households maintaining 1.5 motor vehicles on average. Only 8.3% worked from home at the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by pandemic conditions. Across all transit lines, trip frequencies average 704 trips per day, providing roughly 197 weekly trips at each individual stop.
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61.2% of residents in Norwood (Tas.) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 83% of areas nationally. 9.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.5 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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Public health metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate notable medical headwinds in Norwood across mortality figures and chronic conditions across both younger and older cohorts, while private healthcare coverage covers approximately 51% of residents (~1,969 people). Across Regional Tas., this metric stands at 49.1%. Arthritis and mental health concerns represent the most frequently reported health challenges, diagnosed in 11.1% and 8.5% of local residents, while 61.2% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 62.0% across Regional Tas.. Working-age cohorts show higher-than-average rates of chronic ailments. With 28.0% of the population aged 65 and over (1,074 people) exceeding the 25.1% regional mark, health outcomes for older residents present particular complexities that rank above general population benchmarks nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Norwood (Tas.) is largely Australian-born, at 87.2% of residents, with 6.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.3%) and English (33.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity in Norwood remain below broader averages, with 87.2% of residents born in Australia, 92.3% holding citizenship, and 93.9% using exclusively English in domestic settings. Christianity forms the dominant religious faith, adhered to by 51.7% of the population. Notably, Judaism demonstrates a higher local share at 0.3% relative to 0.1% across Regional Tas.. Looking at parental background and heritage, the leading ancestral lines recorded in Norwood are Australian (34.3%), English (33.7%), and Scottish (7.7%). Other distinct cultural representations include Dutch background at 1.9% (compared to 1.7% regionally), Polish lineage at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%), and Australian Aboriginal heritage at 1.9% (versus 4.1% across the region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Norwood (Tas.) is 47, older than 84% of areas nationally. 20.8% 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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Age distributions in Norwood align closely with Regional Tas. across major demographics, showing a maximum variance of 3.2 percentage points. The median age remains at an estimated 47, unchanged from the 2021 Census result and 2 years higher than the Regional Tas. median of 45 recorded at that time, while Australia overall registered a Census median of 38. The proportion of residents in older brackets (65+) has reduced from 30.9% at the Census to an estimated 27.9%. By 2041, senior cohorts are expected to see the strongest growth, adding 95 (9%) to reach 1,170, whereas young to middle-aged adults, along with children and young adults, are projected 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 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) | 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 | Oct 2025 11 months ago all 1 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 Oct 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 (4,031 at the 2021 Census → 3,846 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 (602011043). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.