Norwood (Tas.)

An assessment of population growth drivers in Norwood reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Norwood's population was approximately 3,935 as of November 2025. This figure represents a decrease of 96 people from the 2021 Census total of 4,031. The change is inferred from ABS estimates: the resident population was 3,931 in June 2024 and there were 6 additional validated addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 986 persons per square kilometer, similar to averages observed across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration primarily drove recent population growth in Norwood.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and post-2032 age group growth estimates, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are adopted, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods. Based on projected demographic shifts, non-metropolitan areas are expected to have lower quartile growth nationally by 2041. Norwood is anticipated to grow by 15 persons, reflecting a total gain of 0.3% over the 17 years from its latest annual ERP population numbers.

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

Norwood has had 18 dwelling approvals over five years, averaging three annually. This low development level is typical of rural areas with modest housing needs and limited construction activity due to local demand and infrastructure capacity. Yearly growth figures can vary significantly based on individual projects due to such low approval numbers.

Norwood's development activity is much lower than Rest of Tas. and below national averages. Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, reflecting the rural character where larger properties are common. The area has approximately 3960 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Norwood is projected to grow by 11 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should meet demand comfortably, benefiting buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Norwood has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 7thth percentile nationally

Eight projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Dwelling and Shed at 18 Casuarina Drive, Summerhill 7250; Residential dwelling and vegetation removal at 38 Casuarina Drive, Summerhill; Peacehaven Aged Care Redevelopment; Kings Meadows Land Release.

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While Norwood retains a healthy unemployment rate of 2.5%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Norwood has an unemployment rate of 2.5% as of September 2025, with 1,784 residents employed. This is 1.3% lower than Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation in Norwood is similar to Rest of Tas., at 55.7%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade, with a notable concentration in health care & social assistance at 1.3 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 1.6% of Norwood's workforce compared to 8.4% in Rest of Tas.. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Norwood's labour force decreased by 3.0%, employment declined by 3.3%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.3 percentage points.

In comparison, Rest of Tas. recorded employment growth of 0.7% and a fall in unemployment by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. State-wide, as of 25-Nov-25, TAS employment contracted by 0.35%, losing 2,010 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.1%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3% and employment grew by 0.14%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Norwood's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 indicates that Norwood SA2 had an income below the national average, with a median of $48,561 and an average of $61,074. This contrasts with Rest of Tas., which had a median income of $47,358 and an average of $57,384. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Norwood SA2 would be approximately $55,277 (median) and $69,521 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Norwood rank modestly, between the 28th and 33rd percentiles. Income brackets show that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 32.0% of residents (1,259 people), consistent with broader regional trends at 28.5%. Housing costs are manageable with 88.2% retained, but disposable income is below average at the 38th percentile and the area'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 87.8% houses and 12.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Tas. had 82.1% houses and 17.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Norwood was at 45.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.8% and rented ones at 18.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Norwood was $1,372, higher than Non-Metro Tas.'s figure of $1,300. The median weekly rent in Norwood was recorded at $320, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $280. Nationally, Norwood's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 67.7% of all households, including 25.7% couples with children, 30.4% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.3%, with lone person households at 29.9% and group households comprising 2.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which matches the average for the Rest of Tas.

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

The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 25.8% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Rest of Tas. average of 19.3%. This reflects the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees are most common at 17.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%).

Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 31.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (21.0%). Educational participation is high at 26.2%, including primary education (9.1%), secondary education (8.6%), and tertiary education (3.4%).

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

Transport analysis indicates 25 active transport stops in Norwood. These stops are served by buses only. There are 73 unique routes operating, facilitating a total of 5,690 weekly passenger trips.

Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 195 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 812 trips daily across all routes, translating to around 227 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 substantial health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% (~1,967 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (11.1%) and mental health issues (8.5%), while 61.2% report no medical ailments, compared to 63.9% in Rest of Tas.. Norwood has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 29.2% (1,148 people), compared to 19.9% in Rest of Tas.. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but perform better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Norwood, surveyed in June 2016, had a predominantly Australian-born population with 87.2% born there. Citizenship was high at 92.3%, and English was the primary language spoken at home by 93.9%. Christianity was the dominant religion, practiced by 51.7%.

Judaism, however, was slightly overrepresented compared to regional averages, comprising 0.3% of Norwood's population. Ancestry-wise, Australian (34.3%), English (33.7%), and Scottish (7.7%) were the most prevalent groups. Dutch (1.9%), Polish (0.7%), and Australian Aboriginal (1.9%) populations showed notable divergences from regional averages.

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

Norwood has a median age of 47, which is higher than the Rest of Tas. figure of 45 and significantly above Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of Tas., Norwood has an over-representation of the 85+ cohort (5.9% locally) and an under-representation of the 25-34 year-olds (8.6%). Between 2021 and present, the proportion of people aged 75 to 84 increased from 10.8% to 11.6%, while those aged 65 to 74 decreased from 13.6% to 11.6%. By 2041, demographic projections show a significant increase in the 85+ age cohort, with an additional 184 people expected (a 79% increase from 232 to 417). The senior residents aged 65 and above will contribute to 69% of population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for those aged 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 years.