New Norfolk, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

New Norfolk is a small city in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 6,153. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

6,153 Population
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
34.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone

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About New Norfolk

New Norfolk

New Norfolk is a riverside town located on the River Derwent in southeastern Tasmania, Australia. Established in 1807, it is Tasmania’s fourth-oldest European settlement and ranks as the twelfth oldest in Australia. Initially founded by evacuees from Norfolk Island,
New Norfolk has a population of 6,153 as of 2021 and serves as the main township of the Derwent Valley region. It lies 32 kilometres (20 mi) northwest of Hobart, along the Lyell Highway, and is encompassed within the Greater Hobart statistical area.

People

Population6,153

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Population6,153
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates-42.7826°, 147.0587°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation34.1 inches (867 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (2 cm)

About New Norfolk

New Norfolk is a small city in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 6,153. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.

Climate in New Norfolk

New Norfolk has an average annual temperature of 12°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jan (17.4°C), the coldest is Jul (6.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 519 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.4°C / 63°F 10.2° / 24.7° 37.3
Feb 17.3°C / 63°F 9.9° / 24.7° 31.2
Mar 15.1°C / 59°F 8° / 22.2° 34.5
Apr 12.1°C / 54°F 5.6° / 18.6° 37.5
May 9.2°C / 49°F 3.6° / 14.8° 35.2
Jun 6.9°C / 44°F 1.7° / 12.1° 42.9
Jul 6.7°C / 44°F 1.4° / 12° 49.3
Aug 7.8°C / 46°F 1.9° / 13.6° 62.8
Sep 9.8°C / 50°F 3.8° / 15.7° 54.6
Oct 12°C / 54°F 5.6° / 18.3° 47.2
Nov 14°C / 57°F 7.6° / 20.5° 44.8
Dec 16°C / 61°F 9.1° / 22.8° 41.8
New Norfolk experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above Australia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates42.7826°S, 147.0587°E
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Oct 8, 2024.

Jun 15, 2002 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia M4.7 67 km
Oct 8, 2024 82 km SW of Geeveston, Australia M4.3 124 km
Aug 23, 1997 21 km S of Sheffield, Australia M4.0 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in Warmest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
June 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in Coldest
July 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
August 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
December 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in

New Norfolk has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 43°F in June to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in New Norfolk

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Fairview Primary School - - - -
St Brigids School - - - -
New Norfolk District High School - - - -
New Norfolk Primary School - - - -
Indie School New Norfolk - - - -
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Radio Stations near New Norfolk

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC Local Radio 936 Hobart AAC - AAC+ 56 kbps
Anthony Borghesi - AAC+ 56 kbps
ABC Radio Hobart - AAC+ 56 kbps

Museums in New Norfolk

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apple Museum
Channel Museum
Claremont War Memorial Hall
Matron's Quarters
Museum of Old and New Art (MONA)
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Tasmanian Transport Museum

Libraries in New Norfolk

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bridgewater Library0.0
Glenorchy Library0.0
Glenorchy Library0.0
Huonville Library0.0
New Norfolk Lbrary0.0

Hotels in New Norfolk

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Explorers Lodge
Rosie's Inn
The Shingles
Tynwald
Woodbridge on the Derwent

Restaurants in New Norfolk

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dingding's Noodle Shop
Mama's Meals
Martin Cash Pizza
New Norfolk RSL Sub Branch
Shanghai

Cafes in New Norfolk

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Black Swan
brewtique on blair
Number 10
Patchworks Cafe
Shot

Train Stations in New Norfolk

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

New Norfolk

Gas Stations in New Norfolk

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mood Food New Norfolk
Shell
Tas Petroleum
United Petroleum New Norfolk
Woolworths Petrol

Banks in New Norfolk

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank
MyState

Gyms in New Norfolk

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Freedon Health and Wellness
Zap Fitness

Golf Courses in New Norfolk

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

New Norfolk Golf Club

Breweries in New Norfolk

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Plenty Cider
Two Metre Tall Farmhouse Ale & Cider

Stadiums & Teams in New Norfolk

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near New Norfolk

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Mawson 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near New Norfolk

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hobart International AirportHBALarge Airport
Bothwell Airport-Small Airport
Bruny Island Airport-Small Airport
Cambridge Aerodrome-Small Airport
Glendevie Airport-Small Airport
Jericho Airport-Small Airport
Sandfly Airport-Small Airport
Tunbridge Airport-Small Airport
Windrush International Airport-Small Airport
Woodbury Airfield-Small Airport
YDNA-Small Airport

Post Offices in New Norfolk

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
New Norfolk Post Office

Treatment Centers in New Norfolk

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Hopkins Street Medical Clinic
Millbrook Rise Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in New Norfolk

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Back River Chapel
Seventh Day Adventist Church
St Matthews Church
St Pauls Uniting Church
St Peters Catholic Church

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near New Norfolk

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near New Norfolk.

Name Description
Adams Falls Height: 30
Marriotts Falls

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Hobart

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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New Norfolk has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches.

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