West Coast Council
New Norfolk
New Norfolk at a glance
Median house
$480,000
Median unit
$448,000
Walk score
78
Very walkable
Population
6,037
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about New Norfolk.
New Norfolk (7140) sits in the West Coast region of Tasmania. The median house here is $480,000, below the Tasmania median of around $650K.
New Norfolk has roughly 6,037 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
New Norfolk scores 78/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 22°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 586mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Hobart (Ellerslie Road) station, 6.7km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put New Norfolk's population at 6,037, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,037
Median age
40
Family households
68%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $480,000 on a typical sale, below the Tasmania median. Units come in around $448,000, roughly 7% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $96,000. Prices are below the Tasmania median, which keeps New Norfolk on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$480,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $448,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
$480,000
$448,000
6,037
Median age: 40
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.93% (median rent $270/wk against a $480,000 price tag). Units yield 3.37% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 31% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.93%
Based on $480,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.37%
Based on $448,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202666%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
78
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in New Norfolk.
Local schools for New Norfolk
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
New Norfolk Primary School
New Norfolk High School
Fairview Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
586 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
21.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Hobart (Ellerslie Road) (7 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About New Norfolk.
- What is the median house price in New Norfolk?
- The median house price in New Norfolk, TAS 7140 is $480,000. The median unit price is $448,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the New Norfolk postcode?
- New Norfolk is in the 7140 postcode, in TAS, in the West Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in New Norfolk?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $290.
- What schools are in New Norfolk?
- There are 5 schools serving New Norfolk on this page, including St Brigid's Catholic School, New Norfolk Primary School, New Norfolk High School.
- How walkable is New Norfolk?
- New Norfolk has a Walk Score of 78 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near New Norfolk?
- New Norfolk is close to Boyer, Lawitta, Magra, Malbina, Sorell Creek.
- What is the population of New Norfolk?
- New Norfolk has approximately 6,037 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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