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Norwell QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Norwell, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Norwell QLD is 189 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Norwell is $694 per week ($36,088 per year). Median rent in Norwell is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Norwell has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Norwell has a population density of 7.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Norwell is $1,997.

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Norwell Population

residents (Census 2021)

Norwell Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$694/wk

$36,088 per year

#5604 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,997/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Norwell Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.3% (101) Female 45.7% (85)

Population Density

7.5

people per km²

189 people · 25.3 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,875

Family income/wk

Norwell 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Norwell Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.8% 21 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.2% 13 dwellings

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

Norwell Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Norwell Religion

No Religion

39.3%

Catholic

18.0%

Othr Christian

10.1%

Not stated

8.4%

Lutheran

7.3%

Anglican

7.3%

Uniting Church

6.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Norwell Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

15.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.5%

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

Norwell Employment

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Employed full-time

34.8% 49 people

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Employed part-time

29.8% 42 people

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Not in labour force

35.5% 50 people

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

Norwell Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.0%

Bachelor Degree

20.0%

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

Norwell Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.7%

Labourers

18.2%

Managers

15.9%

Community & Personal Service

13.6%

Clerical & Administrative

11.4%

Professionals

11.4%

Sales Workers

6.8%

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

Norwell Field of Study

Management & Commerce

30.6%

Engineering

27.8%

Health

11.1%

Society & Culture

11.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.1%

Architecture & Building

8.3%

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

Norwell Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Norwell Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

4.4%

$800-$999/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

10.3%

$4,000+/wk

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Norwell Marital Status

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Married

40.6% 63

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Separated

5.2% 8

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Divorced

6.5% 10

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Widowed

5.8% 9

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Never married

41.9% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Norwell Ancestry

Australian

33.3%

English

31.3%

German

19.3%

Irish

6.4%

Maltese

2.8%

South African

2.8%

Italian

2.0%

Scottish

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Norwell School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.0%

Secondary — Government

37.0%

Primary — Catholic

14.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.1%

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

Norwell Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.1% 18

✅

No need for assistance

94.9% 334

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

Norwell Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

9.9% 14

—

Not a volunteer

90.1% 127

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Norwell Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

33.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Norwell How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.3%

Walked only

14.6%

Truck

8.5%

Did not go to work

4.9%

Car (passenger)

3.7%

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

Norwell Car Ownership

1 vehicle

34.0%

2 vehicles

20.8%

3 vehicles

17.0%

4+ vehicles

28.3%

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

Norwell Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

19.0%

3 bedrooms

44.8%

4 bedrooms

25.9%

5 bedrooms

10.3%

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

Norwell Population Mobility

11.0%

moved in the last year

18.9%

moved in the last 5 years

2.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Norwell Indigenous Population

2.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

347

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Norwell Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Kidney disease

Cancer

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

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

Norwell Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.7%

$1-$149/wk

2.4%

$150-$299/wk

7.9%

$300-$399/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$800-$999/wk

14.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Norwell Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.3%

Couple — no children

25.4%

Couple — no children under 15

23.9%

One parent — children under 15

5.1%

One parent — no children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Norwell Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.9% 16

—

Did not provide

89.1% 131

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Norwell Children Ever Born

No children

38.2%

1 child

18.2%

2 children

14.5%

3 children

29.1%

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

Norwell When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Norwell Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.4%

5–14 hours

24.1%

15–29 hours

13.8%

30+ hours

9.7%

Did not do domestic work

31.0%

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

Norwell Household Size

1 person

23.0%

2 persons

36.1%

3 persons

11.5%

4 persons

16.4%

5 persons

8.2%

6+ persons

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Norwell Where Residents Moved From

Same address

153

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Norwell Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.4%

Step family — no other children

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Norwell Schools

schools nearby

government

1027

avg ICSEA score

1,691

total students

Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 794 students

1056

ICSEA

Ormeau State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 897 students

998

ICSEA

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

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Norwell Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,562/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.2%

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

If you earn X in Norwell

Your weekly income

≈ $6,769/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,262/wk

Rent share 19.2%

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Income: $608/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $20/wk

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Norwell vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Boodua

Pop: 95 Income: $880/wk Rent: $277/wk

Ellangowan (Qld)

Pop: 95 Income: $912/wk Rent: $100/wk

Farnsfield

Pop: 95 Income: $778/wk Rent: $230/wk

Mount Stuart (Qld)

Pop: 95 Income: $1,404/wk

Nindooinbah

Pop: 95 Income: $612/wk Rent: $210/wk

Pierces Creek

Pop: 95 Income: $687/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Norwell

What is the population of Norwell QLD?

The population of Norwell QLD is 189 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.5 people per km².Norwell is ranked #7,108 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Norwell?

The median personal income in Norwell QLD is $694 per week, or $36,088 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.Norwell is ranked #5,604 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Norwell?

Median rent in Norwell QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 19.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Norwell ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Norwell?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Norwell QLD is $1,997. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Norwell?

The median age in Norwell QLD is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Norwell a good suburb to live in?

Norwell is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 189.The median income is $694/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.2% 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: 32191. All dollar figures in AUD.