Esperance
Norseman
Norseman at a glance
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
562
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Norseman.
Norseman (6443) sits in the Esperance region of Western Australia.
Norseman has roughly 562 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Norseman scores 16/100 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Norseman's population at 562, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (50%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
562
Median age
52
Family households
50%
Lone person
50%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
562
Median age: 52
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Getting around
Walkability.
16
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
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Education
Schools in Norseman.
Local schools for Norseman
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Government School Catchment
Norseman District High School
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Frequently asked
About Norseman.
- What is the Norseman postcode?
- Norseman is in the 6443 postcode, in WA, in the Esperance region.
- What is the average rent in Norseman?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Norseman?
- There are 1 schools serving Norseman on this page, including Norseman District High School.
- How walkable is Norseman?
- Norseman has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Norseman?
- Norseman is close to Dundas, Higginsville.
- What is the population of Norseman?
- Norseman has approximately 562 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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