Norwood, Australia
Tasmania · Australia
Norwood is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 3,869. Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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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
Climate
| Population | 3,869 |
| Population Density | 26 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Coordinates | -41.4592°, 147.1808° |
| Timezone | Australia/Hobart |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Tasmania |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.1 inches (714 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Norwood
Norwood is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 3,869. 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.
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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 149.4 sq mi (386.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4592°S, 147.1808°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Hobart |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
Schools in Norwood
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queechy High School | - | - | - | - |
| Norwood Primary School | - | - | - | - |
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| libraries Tansania | 0.0 | |||||
| Lilydale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Longford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ravenswood Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Norwood
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evandale Sunday Markets | |||||
| Evandale Sunday Markets | |||||
| Launceston Harvest Market |
Restaurants in Norwood
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Norwood
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Norwood
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Norwood
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
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.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Launceston Airport | LST | Medium Airport |
| Avoca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boobyalla Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bridport 2nd Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Campbell Town Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cranbourn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eagles Nest (Scottsdale) | - | Small Airport |
| Flinders Island Aviation (Bridport) | - | Small Airport |
| George Town Airport | GEE | Small Airport |
| Long Hill Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Longdown Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lost Farm Golf Course (Barnbougle) | - | Small Airport |
| North Campbell Town Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Original Barnbougle Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rostella Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Stony Head Military Area Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tomahawk Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tunbridge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Valley Field Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Woodbury Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Norwood
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Norwood Newsagency & Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Norwood
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Norwood?
Norwood has a population of 3,869 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 149.4 square miles.
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. Annual rainfall totals 28.1 inches.
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