Lower Norton VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lower Norton, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Lower Norton VIC is 236 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lower Norton is $952 per week ($49,504 per year). Median rent in Lower Norton is $248 per week ($1,075 per month). Lower Norton has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Lower Norton has a population density of 2.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lower Norton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lower Norton is $1,517.

There were 23 recorded offences in Lower Norton in 2024-24, a rate of 97 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (16 offences).

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Lower Norton Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Lower Norton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$952/wk
$49,504 per year
#1593 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$248/wk
$1,075 per month
#6541 of 14,663
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Lower Norton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.5% (125) Female 47.5% (113)

Population Density

2.1
people per km²
236 people · 113.3 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,399
Family income/wk

Lower Norton Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Lower Norton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
43.9% 29 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
56.1% 37 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Lower Norton Country of Birth

Australia
96.4%
England
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Lower Norton Religion

No Religion
33.9%
Uniting Church
15.5%
Not stated
14.6%
Catholic
13.7%
Anglican
9.9%
Lutheran
9.0%
Christian (other)
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lower Norton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
28.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Lower Norton Employment

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Employed full-time
47.0% 79 people
Employed part-time
26.2% 44 people
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Not in labour force
26.8% 45 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Lower Norton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
58.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
26.7%
Bachelor Degree
10.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Lower Norton Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
24.7%
Professionals
22.1%
Managers
15.6%
Clerical & Administrative
13.0%
Labourers
11.7%
Community & Personal Service
7.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Lower Norton Field of Study

Engineering
22.2%
Architecture & Building
16.0%
Management & Commerce
14.8%
Society & Culture
12.3%
Health
12.3%
Education
9.9%
Agriculture & Environment
8.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Lower Norton Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lower Norton Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
8.1%
$650-$799/wk
6.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
12.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
12.2%
$4,000+/wk
21.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lower Norton Marital Status

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Married
59.0% 115
↔️
Separated
4.1% 8
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Divorced
5.1% 10
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Widowed
4.1% 8
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Never married
27.7% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lower Norton Ancestry

Australian
40.6%
English
39.5%
Scottish
9.3%
Irish
4.3%
German
3.9%
Italian
1.4%
Dutch
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lower Norton School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
33.3%
Primary — Government
27.1%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
10.4%
Primary — Catholic
10.4%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
6.3%
Pre-school
6.3%
Vocational Education
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Lower Norton Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
0.7% 3
No need for assistance
99.3% 415

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Lower Norton Volunteering

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Volunteer
32.0% 57
Not a volunteer
68.0% 121

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lower Norton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.5%
$450-$599/mo
10.0%
$800-$999/mo
10.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
10.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
12.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lower Norton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
81.4%
Did not go to work
12.7%
Car (passenger)
2.9%
Walked only
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Lower Norton Car Ownership

1 vehicle
7.4%
2 vehicles
45.7%
3 vehicles
27.2%
4+ vehicles
19.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Lower Norton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.6%
3 bedrooms
35.4%
4 bedrooms
46.2%
5 bedrooms
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Lower Norton Population Mobility

7.4%
moved in the last year
24.5%
moved in the last 5 years
1.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
67.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lower Norton Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
437
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lower Norton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
20
Arthritis
15
Lung condition
8
Asthma
5
Heart disease
5
Diabetes
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Lower Norton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.8%
$1-$149/wk
8.8%
$150-$299/wk
5.1%
$300-$399/wk
4.4%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
5.9%
$800-$999/wk
11.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.8%
$3,500+/wk
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lower Norton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
39.2%
Couple — no children
28.6%
Couple — no children under 15
19.1%
One parent — no children under 15
7.0%
One parent — children under 15
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lower Norton Military Service

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Previously served
3.4% 6
👤
Never served
96.6% 170

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lower Norton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.3% 18
Did not provide
89.7% 157

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lower Norton Children Ever Born

No children
22.9%
1 child
4.3%
2 children
47.1%
3 children
25.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Lower Norton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.0%
5–14 hours
25.3%
15–29 hours
17.1%
30+ hours
17.1%
Did not do domestic work
20.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Lower Norton Household Size

1 person
12.0%
2 persons
41.0%
3 persons
15.7%
4 persons
21.7%
5 persons
4.8%
6+ persons
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lower Norton Where Residents Moved From

Same address
199
Moved from VIC
11
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Lower Norton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lower Norton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 23 total

Justice Procedures
16
Assault
4
Weapons
2
Public Order
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2023
2024

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Lower Norton Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,295/wk
Median Rent $248/wk
Rent-to-Income 10.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Lower Norton

≈ $9,945/month
Median rent $248/wk
Left after rent $2,047/wk
Rent share 10.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Lower Norton vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Norton

What is the population of Lower Norton VIC?

The population of Lower Norton VIC is 236 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.1 people per km².Lower Norton is ranked #6,546 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lower Norton?

The median personal income in Lower Norton VIC is $952 per week, or $49,504 per year.The median household income is $2,295 per week.Family income is $2,399 per week.Lower Norton is ranked #1,593 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lower Norton?

Median rent in Lower Norton VIC is $248 per week ($1,075 per month).Rent represents 10.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lower Norton ranks #6,541 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lower Norton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lower Norton VIC is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lower Norton?

The median age in Lower Norton VIC is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lower Norton a good suburb to live in?

Lower Norton is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 236.The median income is $952/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21546. All dollar figures in AUD.