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Norway NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Norway NSW is 58 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Norway is $741 per week ($38,532 per year). Median rent in Norway is $200 per week ($867 per month). Norway has a median age of 65 years, older than the national median of 38. Norway has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Norway is $2,167.

There were 1 recorded offences in Norway in 2024-25, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Norway Population

residents (Census 2021)

Norway Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$741/wk

$38,532 per year

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

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Median Age

65years

27 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 1.7 · 0.6 per bedroom

Norway Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.1% (33) Female 45.9% (28)

Population Density

1.2

people per km²

58 people · 48.2 km²

Households

1.7

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,875

Family income/wk

Norway Age Distribution

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Norway Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

87.5% 21 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

12.5% 3 dwellings

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

Norway Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Norway Religion

Catholic

32.9%

Anglican

20.5%

No Religion

17.8%

Not stated

15.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

9.6%

Uniting Church

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Norway Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

57.9%

Year 12 or equivalent

26.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.9%

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

Norway Employment

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Employed full-time

52.4% 22 people

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Not in labour force

47.6% 20 people

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

Norway Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

53.3%

Certificate III/IV

46.7%

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

Norway Occupation

Managers

71.4%

Professionals

28.6%

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

Norway Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

45.5%

Health

27.3%

Management & Commerce

27.3%

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

Norway Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Norway Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

26.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

21.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

21.1%

$4,000+/wk

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Norway Marital Status

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Married

62.0% 31

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Divorced

8.0% 4

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Widowed

8.0% 4

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Never married

22.0% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Norway Ancestry

English

33.8%

Australian

32.3%

Irish

15.4%

Scottish

12.3%

German

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Norway Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 96

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

Norway Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.3% 7

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Not a volunteer

85.7% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Norway Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Norway How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

62.5%

Truck

37.5%

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

Norway Car Ownership

1 vehicle

25.0%

2 vehicles

28.6%

3 vehicles

46.4%

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

Norway Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

30.8%

3 bedrooms

46.2%

4 bedrooms

23.1%

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

Norway Population Mobility

17.0%

moved in the last year

27.1%

moved in the last 5 years

3.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Norway Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Norway Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

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

Norway Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk

9.4%

$650-$799/wk

18.8%

$800-$999/wk

21.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

18.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

18.8%

$3,500+/wk

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Norway Family Structure

Couple — no children

55.2%

Couple — no children under 15

34.5%

Couple — children under 15

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Norway Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.6% 5

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Did not provide

89.4% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Norway Children Ever Born

2 children

71.4%

3 children

28.6%

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

Norway Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

5.8%

5–14 hours

36.5%

15–29 hours

26.9%

30+ hours

15.4%

Did not do domestic work

15.4%

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

Norway Household Size

1 person

72.0%

2 persons

12.0%

3 persons

16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Norway Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

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

Norway Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Norway Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2020

2024

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

Norway Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,062/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.8%

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

If you earn X in Norway

Your weekly income

≈ $4,602/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $862/wk

Rent share 18.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $636/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $25/wk

Holbrook

Income: $628/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $15/wk

Lockhart

Income: $600/wk Rent: $195/wk Save: $5/wk

Batlow

Income: $602/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Coolah

Income: $595/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $30/wk

Hay (NSW)

Income: $669/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $25/wk

Malabar

Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $50/wk

Trangie

Income: $711/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Norway vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Ballalaba

Pop: 29 Income: $575/wk Rent: $255/wk

Berry Mountain

Pop: 29 Income: $1,281/wk Rent: $660/wk

Budawang

Pop: 29 Income: $749/wk Rent: $330/wk

Camerons Creek

Pop: 29 Income: $575/wk Rent: $175/wk

Canonba

Pop: 29 Income: $900/wk

Carlaminda

Pop: 29 Income: $833/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Norway

What is the population of Norway NSW?

The population of Norway NSW is 58 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Norway?

The median personal income in Norway NSW is $741 per week, or $38,532 per year.The median household income is $1,062 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Norway?

Median rent in Norway NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 18.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Norway?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Norway 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 Norway?

The median age in Norway NSW is 65 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Norway a good suburb to live in?

Norway is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 58.The median income is $741/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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