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Norseman, Australia

Western Australia · 🇦🇺 Australia

Norseman is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 640. Elevation: 932 ft (284 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
640 Population 0/sq mi density
932 ft Elevation 284 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
11.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 35.0%
4% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.2%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.1%
14% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.0%
92% lower than US avg

People

Population640
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density0/mi²
Male / FemaleN/A

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$65,058
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty1.0%

Health

Obesity30.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking9.6%
Depression11.7%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
AQI10 (Good)
Rain11.9 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation932 ft (284 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband97.1%
Population640
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation932 ft (284 m)
Coordinates-32.1977°, 121.7787°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation11.9 inches (303 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age37.5 years

Is Norseman a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Norseman receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Norseman offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Norseman enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. With 314 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 11.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 10.

Norseman has a population of 640 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 5,512.9 square miles. The median age is 37.5 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. 17.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

640
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
37.5yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
5,512.9mi²
Land Area

Race & Ethnicity

Norseman vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Norseman vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Norseman is N/A. Per capita income is $65,058 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 89.6, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Norseman vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$65,058

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above US avg
Poverty Rate1.0%
92% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living89.60 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Norseman, 30.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.9% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 29.3% have high blood pressure. 9.6% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 11.2% report binge drinking. 89.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 11.7% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Norseman vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.2%
6% below US avg
Diabetes5.9%
High Blood Pressure29.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.6%
31% below US avg
Binge Drinking11.2%
Physical Inactivity89.0%
Depression11.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Norseman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 11.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 10 — among the cleanest air in the country. 93% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 932 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.9 inches
69% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median10.0
RatingGood
Good Days %92.9%

Geography

Elevation932 ft (284 m)
Area5,512.9 sq mi (14,278.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-32.1977°N, 121.7787°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in
March 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 1.2 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in Wettest
July 51°F (11°C) 1.0 in Coldest
August 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in
September 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in

Norseman has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F — from 51°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.3") and January the driest (0.8").

35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 97.1% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.0%
4% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density0/sq mi
Total Area5,512.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.1%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Norseman

What is the population of Norseman?

Norseman has a population of 640 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 5,512.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.5 years.

Is Norseman expensive to live in?

Norseman is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 89.6 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Norseman?

Norseman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 10.

How is the job market in Norseman?

Norseman has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Norseman?

35.0% of adults in Norseman hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Norseman?

The obesity rate in Norseman is 30.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 9.6% of adults are smokers. 89.0% are physically inactive. 11.7% of residents report depression.

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