Norwood TAS

Postcode 7250 · Launceston LGA

Norwood is a smaller suburb in Tasmania within the Launceston local government area (postcode 7250). With a population of 3,869, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 48. Households earn a median income of $75K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, clerical & administrative, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Norwood is $625,000, having increased 3.2% over the past year. Units have a median price of $485,000 (+14.7% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $620. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,343.

Norwood is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 976, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 rail stations, 20 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Norwood offers a gross rental yield of 5.2%, rated as high yield. Property prices are near the state median ($625K/$750K). The price-to-income ratio of 8.3x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +3.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.2% High Yield
Price vs State$625K/$750K Near Median
Affordability8.3x Moderate
Price Momentum+3.2% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$56,277
Mean Income$68,584
Earners2,543
YoY Change+6.3%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education6/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$625K
3.2% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$485K
14.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$320
POPULATION
3,869
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age48
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,440
Personal Income /wk$691
Mortgage /mth$1,343
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations2
Bus Stops20
Penquite Rd after Station Rd West
Penquite Rd before Station Rd West
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA976
Total Students990
Government2
Queechy High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 949
Norwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1002
Data: 2024