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Norong VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Norong VIC is 130 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Norong is $911 per week ($47,372 per year). Median rent in Norong is $210 per week ($910 per month). Norong has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Norong has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Norong is $1,517.

There were 7 recorded offences in Norong in 2025-25, a rate of 54 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Norong Population

residents (Census 2021)

Norong Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$911/wk

$47,372 per year

#2004 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$210/wk

$910 per month

#7231 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Norong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.1% (74) Female 43.9% (58)

Population Density

1.3

people per km²

130 people · 102.6 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,299

Family income/wk

Norong 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

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Norong Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

54.1% 20 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.9% 17 dwellings

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

Norong Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Norong Religion

No Religion

42.7%

Catholic

23.1%

Anglican

17.1%

Not stated

14.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Norong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

17.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.8%

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

Norong Employment

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Employed full-time

56.5% 48 people

⏰

Employed part-time

28.2% 24 people

🏠

Not in labour force

15.3% 13 people

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

Norong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

44.0%

Bachelor Degree

32.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.0%

Postgraduate Degree

8.0%

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

Norong Occupation

Professionals

20.0%

Managers

18.2%

Labourers

16.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.4%

Sales Workers

9.1%

Community & Personal Service

9.1%

Clerical & Administrative

5.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.5%

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

Norong Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.3%

Engineering

18.6%

Education

16.3%

Agriculture & Environment

14.0%

Society & Culture

11.6%

Architecture & Building

9.3%

Health

7.0%

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

Norong Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Norong Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

7.5%

$650-$799/wk

12.5%

$800-$999/wk

10.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

22.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

17.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.5%

$4,000+/wk

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Norong Marital Status

💍

Married

46.2% 48

↔️

Separated

4.8% 5

📋

Divorced

11.5% 12

👤

Never married

37.5% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Norong Ancestry

Australian

37.7%

English

35.8%

Scottish

11.3%

Irish

10.6%

German

2.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Norong School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

26.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

20.0%

Vocational Education

16.7%

Pre-school

13.3%

Primary — Catholic

13.3%

Primary — Government

10.0%

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

Norong Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.8% 4

✅

No need for assistance

98.2% 218

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

Norong Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.9% 18

—

Not a volunteer

81.1% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Norong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

50.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Norong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.4%

Car (passenger)

6.8%

Did not go to work

6.8%

Walked only

5.1%

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

Norong Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.1%

2 vehicles

31.7%

3 vehicles

31.7%

4+ vehicles

19.5%

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

Norong Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

7.7%

3 bedrooms

48.7%

4 bedrooms

25.6%

5 bedrooms

17.9%

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

Norong Population Mobility

10.4%

moved in the last year

27.9%

moved in the last 5 years

1.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

73.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Norong Indigenous Population

1.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

233

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Norong Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

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

Norong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.7%

$150-$299/wk

4.0%

$500-$649/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

13.3%

$800-$999/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

20.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Norong Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.1%

Couple — no children

31.4%

Couple — no children under 15

20.6%

One parent — no children under 15

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Norong Military Service

🏅

Previously served

4.3% 4

👤

Never served

95.7% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Norong Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

22.3% 21

—

Did not provide

77.7% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Norong Children Ever Born

No children

36.4%

2 children

30.3%

3 children

33.3%

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

Norong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.3%

5–14 hours

36.2%

15–29 hours

18.1%

30+ hours

3.2%

Did not do domestic work

20.2%

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

Norong Household Size

1 person

26.1%

2 persons

23.9%

3 persons

6.5%

4 persons

19.6%

5 persons

23.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Norong Where Residents Moved From

Same address

103

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

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

Norong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Norong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 7 total

Theft

Assault

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Norong Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,875/wk

Median Rent $210/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.2%

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

If you earn X in Norong

Your weekly income

≈ $8,125/month

Median rent $210/wk

Left after rent $1,665/wk

Rent share 11.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

St Helena

Income: $925/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $47/wk

Norong vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Montgomery

Pop: 65 Income: $392/wk Rent: $240/wk

Addington

Pop: 65 Income: $483/wk Rent: $150/wk

Broughton (Vic.)

Pop: 65 Income: $661/wk

Bungador

Pop: 65 Income: $820/wk Rent: $200/wk

Fumina South

Pop: 65 Income: $374/wk Rent: $230/wk

Gerang Gerung

Pop: 65 Income: $1,025/wk Rent: $110/wk

Compare Norong

Norong vs Montgomery →Norong vs Addington →Norong vs Broughton (Vic.) →Norong vs Bungador →

Frequently Asked Questions About Norong

What is the population of Norong VIC?

The population of Norong VIC is 130 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².Norong is ranked #8,172 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Norong?

The median personal income in Norong VIC is $911 per week, or $47,372 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,299 per week.Norong is ranked #2,004 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Norong?

Median rent in Norong VIC is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 11.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Norong ranks #7,231 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Norong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Norong 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 Norong?

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

Is Norong a good suburb to live in?

Norong is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 130.The median income is $911/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.2% 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: 21962. All dollar figures in AUD.