Northern Grampians Shire Council
Norval
Norval at a glance
Population
40
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Norval.
Norval (3377) sits in the Northern Grampians region of Victoria.
Norval has roughly 40 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Norval's population at 40, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (150% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (108% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
40
Median age
55
Family households
108%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
150%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
40
Median age: 55
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Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Norval.
Local schools for Norval
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Government School Catchment
Ararat West Primary School
Ararat Secondary College
Ararat North Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Norval.
- What is the Norval postcode?
- Norval is in the 3377 postcode, in VIC, in the Northern Grampians Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Norval?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Norval?
- There are 6 schools serving Norval on this page, including Ararat West Primary School, Ararat Secondary College, Ararat North Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Norval?
- Norval is close to Armstrong, Cathcart, Ararat, Ararat East, Rocky Point.
- What is the population of Norval?
- Norval has approximately 40 residents. The median age is 55.
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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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