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Norwood, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Norwood is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 3,587. Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,587 Population 24/sq mi density
203 ft Elevation 62 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
28.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone
$23,356 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$23,356 median income, 4.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$180,200 home value, $901/mo rent

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About Norwood

Norwood is a residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Launceston in the Launceston LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south-east of the town of Launceston. The 2016 census recorded a population of 3734 for the state suburb of Norwood.
It is a suburb southeast of the Launceston CBD. The minor suburb of Queechy is also included as part of Norwood. The area was opened up for development in the 1960s with considerable growth in the 1970s to 1980s and contains a mix of large, older-style family homes with patches of more modern homes, mostly in the central-eastern portion of the suburb. Norwood is located on a 60-80m high, relatively flat-topped alluvial plateau with the valley of the North Esk River to the east, the Punchbowl Reserve to the north and the Carr Villa Flora Reserve, Carr Villa Cemetery and the Kings Meadows Golf Course to the west.

People

Population3,587
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density24/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,356
Per Capita$23,356
Unemployment4.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$180,200
Rent$901
Ownership81.0%
Housing Units1,435

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain28.1 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Population3,587
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Coordinates-41.4592°, 147.1808°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation28.1 inches (714 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,356
Median Age48.0 years

About Norwood

Norwood is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 3,587. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.

Norwood has a population of 3,587 with a density of 24 people per square mile, spread across 149.4 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,587
Total Population
24
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above Australia avg
149.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Norwood vs Australia Average

The median household income in Norwood is $23,356, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,356 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $449, 69% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 341 business establishments.

Income: Norwood vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,356
69% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,356
Avg Weekly Wage$449

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)341

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Norwood is $180,200, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $901 (23% below the national average of $1,163). 81.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,435 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,200
36% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$901
23% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership81.0%
Owner-Occupied81.0%
Renter-Occupied19.0%
Housing Units1,435

Property Tax

Climate in Norwood

Norwood has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jan (17.9°C), the coldest is Jul (6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 608 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.9°C / 64°F 10.5° / 25.3° 29.1
Feb 17.8°C / 64°F 10.8° / 24.9° 28.4
Mar 15.7°C / 60°F 8.9° / 22.5° 52.6
Apr 12.3°C / 54°F 6.2° / 18.4° 48.8
May 9.4°C / 49°F 3.9° / 14.8° 49.6
Jun 7.1°C / 45°F 1.9° / 12.3° 49.1
Jul 6.8°C / 44°F 1.7° / 11.9° 65.7
Aug 7.6°C / 46°F 2.4° / 12.9° 75.3
Sep 9.4°C / 49°F 4° / 14.9° 61.6
Oct 11.2°C / 52°F 5.1° / 17.4° 45.5
Nov 14°C / 57°F 7.4° / 20.5° 51.6
Dec 15.8°C / 60°F 8.7° / 22.8° 51.0
Norwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 301 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 28.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above Australia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Area149.4 sq mi (386.8 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates-41.4592°N, 147.1808°W
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.1"
26% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 12, 2013.

Jun 15, 2002 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia M4.7 86 km
Aug 23, 1997 21 km S of Sheffield, Australia M4.0 70 km
Jan 12, 2013 9 km NE of Wynyard, Australia M3.4 128 km
Jul 22, 2002 47 km NE of Scottsdale, Australia M3.2 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
February 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 58°F (15°C) 1.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.3 in
June 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in Coldest
July 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
August 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in Wettest
September 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
December 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in

Norwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 45°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Norwood

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Queechy High School
Norwood Primary School
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Radio Stations near Norwood

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
7WAY 105.3 Way FM - Launceston, TAS christian, faith MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Norwood

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
'Sotherton'
City Park Radio Museum
Interpretation Centre (Duck Reach Power Station)
Launceston Tramway Museum
National Automobile Museum
Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery
Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery
Woolmers Historic Estate

Libraries in Norwood

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Launceston Library0.0
libraries Tansania0.0
Lilydale Library0.0
Longford Library0.0
Ravenswood Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Norwood

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Evandale Sunday Markets
Evandale Sunday Markets
Launceston Harvest Market

Restaurants in Norwood

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Apricus Restraunt

Clinics in Norwood

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Norwood Medical Centre

Train Stations in Norwood

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

St Leonards

Stadiums & Teams in Norwood

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Norwood

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ben Lomond 0.0 $0

Airports Near Norwood

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Launceston AirportLSTMedium Airport
Avoca AirportSmall Airport
Boobyalla AirfieldSmall Airport
Bridport 2nd AirstripSmall Airport
Campbell Town AirportSmall Airport
Cranbourn AirfieldSmall Airport
Eagles Nest (Scottsdale)Small Airport
Flinders Island Aviation (Bridport)Small Airport
George Town AirportGEESmall Airport
Long Hill AirportSmall Airport
Longdown AirportSmall Airport
Lost Farm Golf Course (Barnbougle)Small Airport
North Campbell Town AirfieldSmall Airport
Original Barnbougle AirstripSmall Airport
Rostella AirportSmall Airport
Stony Head Military Area AirstripSmall Airport
Tomahawk AirstripSmall Airport
Tunbridge AirportSmall Airport
Valley Field AirportSmall Airport
Woodbury AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Norwood

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Norwood Newsagency & Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Norwood

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Norwood

What is the population of Norwood?

Norwood has a population of 3,587 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 149.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Norwood expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,356, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $180,200 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $901 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Norwood?

Norwood has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.1 inches.

How is the job market in Norwood?

Norwood has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $449. There are 341 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Norwood?

The median home value in Norwood is $180,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $901. The homeownership rate is 81.0%.

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