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Norah Head NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Norah Head, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Norah Head NSW is 1,149 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Norah Head is $811 per week ($42,172 per year). Median rent in Norah Head is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Norah Head has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Norah Head has a population density of 270.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Norah Head is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Malayalam. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Norah Head is $2,167.

There were 14 recorded offences in Norah Head in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).

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Norah Head Population

residents (Census 2021)

Median Income

$811/wk

$42,172/yr

Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733/mo

Median Age

51yrs

National: 38

Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Household size: —

Norah Head Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Weekly Income

$811/wk

$42,172 per year

#3416 of 14,663

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Median Weekly Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Housing

$2,167/mo mortgage

Avg household size: —

Norah Head Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (565) Female 50.9% (585)

Population Density

270.4

people per km²

1,149 people · 4.2 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,103

Family income/wk

Norah Head 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Norah Head Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

59.6% 199 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.4% 135 dwellings

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

Norah Head Country of Birth

Australia

96.7%

England

2.4%

India

1.0%

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

Norah Head Religion

No Religion

37.5%

Catholic

28.4%

Anglican

19.2%

Not stated

7.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.4%

Christian (other)

2.1%

Uniting Church

1.7%

Baptist

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Norah Head Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.7%

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

Norah Head Languages Spoken at Home

Malayalam

23.8%

Greek

19.0%

Italian

19.0%

Spanish

19.0%

Other

19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Norah Head Employment

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Employed full-time

29.8% 257 people

⏰

Employed part-time

19.7% 170 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.0% 17 people

🏠

Not in labour force

48.6% 419 people

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

Norah Head Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.2%

Bachelor Degree

23.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.3%

Postgraduate Degree

7.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.1%

Certificate I/II

2.2%

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

Norah Head Occupation

Professionals

28.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.9%

Managers

15.3%

Clerical & Administrative

13.0%

Community & Personal Service

11.8%

Sales Workers

5.8%

Labourers

3.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.9%

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

Norah Head Field of Study

Engineering

20.6%

Management & Commerce

16.3%

Health

15.0%

Education

13.8%

Architecture & Building

13.4%

Society & Culture

9.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.8%

Creative Arts

3.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.5%

Agriculture & Environment

0.9%

Information Technology

0.9%

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

Norah Head Dwelling Types

Separate house

94.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.5%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Norah Head Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.0%

$300-$399/wk

1.8%

$400-$499/wk

5.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

5.5%

$800-$999/wk

7.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.4%

$4,000+/wk

15.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Norah Head Marital Status

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Married

53.2% 519

↔️

Separated

3.2% 31

📋

Divorced

9.7% 95

🕊️

Widowed

9.9% 97

👤

Never married

23.9% 233

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Norah Head Ancestry

Australian

34.0%

English

32.2%

Irish

9.9%

Scottish

8.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.8%

Other

3.5%

Italian

2.6%

German

2.5%

Maltese

1.2%

Russian

0.8%

Greek

0.6%

Indian

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Norah Head School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

25.7%

Secondary — Catholic

16.6%

Primary — Government

16.0%

Vocational Education

11.2%

Secondary — Government

11.2%

Pre-school

9.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.7%

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

Norah Head Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.3% 204

✅

No need for assistance

90.7% 1,998

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

Norah Head Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.4% 144

—

Not a volunteer

84.6% 792

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Norah Head Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

10.4%

$800-$999/mo

6.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

15.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Norah Head How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.7%

Did not go to work

22.8%

Car (passenger)

4.4%

Truck

1.8%

Walked only

1.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.0%

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

Norah Head Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.1%

1 vehicle

31.1%

2 vehicles

39.2%

3 vehicles

17.0%

4+ vehicles

9.6%

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

Norah Head Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.2%

2 bedrooms

10.5%

3 bedrooms

35.4%

4 bedrooms

39.3%

5 bedrooms

11.7%

6+ bedrooms

1.0%

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

Norah Head Population Mobility

16.4%

moved in the last year

33.0%

moved in the last 5 years

2.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Norah Head Indigenous Population

5.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

115

Indigenous residents

2,102

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Norah Head Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

104

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Norah Head Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.5%

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

5.3%

$300-$399/wk

6.1%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

8.6%

$800-$999/wk

14.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.4%

$3,500+/wk

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Norah Head Family Structure

Couple — no children

34.3%

Couple — children under 15

31.8%

Couple — no children under 15

20.6%

One parent — children under 15

7.4%

One parent — no children under 15

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Norah Head Military Service

🏅

Previously served

2.5% 23

👤

Never served

97.5% 898

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Norah Head Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.4% 115

—

Did not provide

87.6% 815

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Norah Head Children Ever Born

No children

21.9%

1 child

5.7%

2 children

41.2%

3 children

20.0%

4 children

9.5%

5+ children

1.7%

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

Norah Head When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Norah Head Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.5%

5–14 hours

27.6%

15–29 hours

17.1%

30+ hours

11.0%

Did not do domestic work

25.9%

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

Norah Head Household Size

1 person

22.9%

2 persons

36.7%

3 persons

15.9%

4 persons

16.7%

5 persons

5.6%

6+ persons

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Norah Head Where Residents Moved From

Same address

925

Moved from NSW

119

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Norah Head Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.4%

Step family — no other children

14.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Norah Head Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 14 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Assault

Property Damage

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Norah Head Schools

schools nearby

government

962

avg ICSEA score

1,039

total students

St Mary's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 545 students

1034

ICSEA

Toukley Public School Government

Primary · P-6 · 494 students

889

ICSEA

Aspect Central Coast School, Noraville Independent

Primary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Norah Head Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,711/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.4%

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

If you earn X in Norah Head

Your weekly income

≈ $7,414/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $1,311/wk

Rent share 23.4%

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Norah Head vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,292 Income: $1,196/wk Rent: $393/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Norah Head

What is the population of Norah Head NSW?

The population of Norah Head NSW is 1,149 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 270.4 people per km².Norah Head is ranked #3,773 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Norah Head?

The median personal income in Norah Head NSW is $811 per week, or $42,172 per year.The median household income is $1,711 per week.Family income is $2,103 per week.Norah Head is ranked #3,416 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Norah Head?

Median rent in Norah Head NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 23.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Norah Head ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Norah Head?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Norah Head NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Norah Head?

The median age in Norah Head NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Norah Head a good suburb to live in?

Norah Head is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,149.The median income is $811/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12983. All dollar figures in AUD.