Lower Norton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
236
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Lower Norton.
The postcode for Lower Norton is 3401 (VIC).
Lower Norton (3401) sits in the Northern Grampians region of Victoria.
Lower Norton has roughly 236 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Lower Norton scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lower Norton's population at 236, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (91% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
236
Median age
45
Family households
91%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$248/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
236
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
0
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lower Norton.
Local schools for Lower Norton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Natimuk Primary School
Non-Government Schools
St Michael and John's Primary School
St Brigid's College
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Frequently asked
About Lower Norton.
- What is the Lower Norton postcode?
- Lower Norton is in the 3401 postcode, in VIC, in the Northern Grampians Shire Council region.
- Where is Lower Norton?
- Lower Norton is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3401, in the Northern Grampians Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lower Norton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $248.
- What schools are in Lower Norton?
- There are 3 schools serving Lower Norton on this page, including Natimuk Primary School, St Michael and John's Primary School, St Brigid's College.
- How walkable is Lower Norton?
- Lower Norton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lower Norton?
- Lower Norton is close to Quantong, Noradjuha, Noradjuha, Vectis, Natimuk.
- What is the population of Lower Norton?
- The population of Lower Norton is approximately 236 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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