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Normanton, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Normanton is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,555. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,555 Population 4/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
33.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$25,350 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$25,350 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$95,800 home value, $479/mo rent

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About Normanton

Normanton

Normanton is an outback town and coastal locality in the Shire of Carpentaria, Queensland, Australia. At the 2021 census, the locality of Normanton had a population of 1,391 people, and the town of Normanton had a population of 1,326 people.

People

Population1,555
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,350
Per Capita$25,350
Unemployment9.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,800
Rent$479
Ownership27.6%
Housing Units622

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain33.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population1,555
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates-17.6718°, 141.0772°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average86°F (30°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation33.7 inches (856 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,350
Median Age31.0 years

About Normanton

Normanton is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,555. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 86°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Normanton has a population of 1,555 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 386.9 square miles. The median age is 31.0 years, 20% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,555
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
31.0yrs
Median Age
20% below Australia avg
386.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Normanton vs Australia Average

The median household income in Normanton is $25,350, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,350 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $488, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 148 business establishments.

Income: Normanton vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,350
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,350
Avg Weekly Wage$488

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.6%
167% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)148

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Normanton is $95,800, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $479 (59% below the national average of $1,163). 27.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 622 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,800
66% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$479
59% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership27.6%
Owner-Occupied27.6%
Renter-Occupied72.4%
Housing Units622

Property Tax

Climate in Normanton

Normanton has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is Nov (31.4°C), the coldest is Jul (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 29.6°C / 85°F 25.3° / 33.9° 0.0
Feb 29.4°C / 85°F 25.1° / 33.8° 0.0
Mar 29.5°C / 85°F 24.7° / 34.3° 0.0
Apr 28.9°C / 84°F 22.9° / 34.9° 0.0
May 25.7°C / 78°F 19.5° / 31.9° 0.0
Jun 23.2°C / 74°F 16.7° / 29.8° 0.0
Jul 23.1°C / 74°F 16.1° / 30.1° 0.0
Aug 24.2°C / 76°F 16.7° / 31.6° 0.0
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 20° / 34.8° 0.0
Oct 30°C / 86°F 23.3° / 36.6° 0.0
Nov 31.4°C / 89°F 25.6° / 37.2° 0.0
Dec 31.2°C / 88°F 26° / 36.5° 0.0
Normanton has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 86°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

86°F Jan (30°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above Australia avg
January Average86°F (30°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area386.9 sq mi (1,002.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-17.6718°N, 141.0772°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.7"
11% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.21"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 18, 1996.

Jun 18, 1996 53 km SW of Normanton, Australia M4.2 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Owen (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Owen Category 1 208 km
2018 Nora Category 1 259 km
2011 Yasi Category 1 260 km
2006 Larry Category 1 289 km
1996 Barry Category 1 76 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 86°F (30°C) 9.2 in Wettest
February 85°F (29°C) 8.9 in
March 84°F (29°C) 5.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.0 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
October 85°F (29°C) 0.6 in
November 87°F (31°C) 1.9 in
December 87°F (31°C) 5.5 in Warmest

Normanton has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 71°F in July to 87°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.2") and August the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Normanton

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Normanton State School
Gulf Christian College
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Radio Stations near Normanton

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Normanton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Karumba Library0.0
Normanton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Normanton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Karumba Point Seafood Market

Hotels in Normanton

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Albion Hotel
Purple Pub

Cafes in Normanton

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Norman County
Normanton Bakery

Clinics in Normanton

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Normanton Community Health Centre

Train Stations in Normanton

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Normanton
Normanton

Gas Stations in Normanton

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #8879005670
BP
Norman County
Top Service Station

Banks in Normanton

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Westpac

Golf Courses in Normanton

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Normanton Golf Club

Airports Near Normanton

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Normanton AirportNTNMedium Airport
Delta Downs AirportDDNSmall Airport
Inverleigh AirportSmall Airport
Karumba AirportKRBSmall Airport
Lotus Vale AirportLTVSmall Airport
Normanton homestead airstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Normanton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Normanton Post Office

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Normanton

What is the population of Normanton?

Normanton has a population of 1,555 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 386.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 31.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Normanton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,350, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $95,800 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $479 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Normanton?

Normanton has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 86°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.7 inches.

How is the job market in Normanton?

The job market in Normanton faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $488. There are 148 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Normanton?

The median home value in Normanton is $95,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $479. The homeownership rate is 27.6%.

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