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Norfolk Island

39 km²

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📍 Norfolk Island, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population2,188—since 2011Median age50 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.1%People aged 65 and over25.2%Children under 1516.1%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4110110

Age structure

In Norfolk Island, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 32%, followed by Seniors (65+) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)32.1%
Seniors (65+)25.2%
Young adults (25–44)18.7%
Children (0–14)16.1%
Youth (15–24)8.4%

Marital status

In Norfolk Island, the largest group is Married at 43%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (15%).

  • Married43%
  • Never married31%
  • Divorced15%
  • Widowed6%
  • Separated5%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In Norfolk Island, the largest group is Australia at 76%, followed by New Zealand (18%) and England (3%).

Australia61.5%
New Zealand14.7%
England2.6%
Philippines1.6%
South Africa0.3%
India0.2%
China0.2%

Language

People using another language at home36.0%

Language used at home

In Norfolk Island, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Tagalog (2%) and Mandarin (1%).

English only52.4%
Tagalog0.8%
Mandarin0.5%
Cantonese0.2%
Greek0.2%

Religion

People with no religion36.2%

Religious affiliation

In Norfolk Island, the largest group is Christianity at 57%, followed by No religion (43%) and Hinduism (0%).

  • Christianity57%
  • No religion43%
  • Hinduism0%
  • Buddhism0%
  • Other religions0%

Education

Completed Year 1247.5%

Highest year of school

In Norfolk Island, the largest group is Year 12 at 54%, followed by Year 10 (31%) and Year 11 (9%).

Year 1247.5%
Year 1026.7%
Year 117.7%
Year 9 or below5.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$736—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,184—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,630—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week5.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week8.1%

Household income distribution

In Norfolk Island, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 37%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and Under $650 (25%).

$650–$1,49935.0%
$1,500–$2,99927.6%
Under $65023.3%
$3,000–$3,9995.8%
$4,000 or more2.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.9%People with a mental health condition5.2%People needing help with daily activities4.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Norfolk Island, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Other condition (17%) and Asthma (15%).

Arthritis8.1%
Other condition7.2%
Asthma6.4%
Mental health5.2%
Heart disease4.8%
Diabetes3.5%
Cancer3.4%
Lung condition1.7%
Dementia1.1%
Stroke0.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers29.0%People providing unpaid care12.8%People caring for children unpaid24.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1—since 2011One-parent families12.6%

Family composition

In Norfolk Island, the largest group is Couples with children at 46%, followed by Couples without children (40%) and One-parent families (13%).

  • Couples with children46%
  • Couples without children40%
  • One-parent families13%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$240—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011Households renting29.0%Homes owned outright41.1%Separate (detached) houses95.5%

How homes are owned or rented

In Norfolk Island, the largest group is Owned outright at 42%, followed by Rented (30%) and Owned with a mortgage (24%).

  • Owned outright42%
  • Rented30%
  • Owned with a mortgage24%
  • Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In Norfolk Island, the largest group is Separate house at 98%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (1%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

  • Separate house98%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached1%
  • Flat or apartment1%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years37.1%

How people get to work

In Norfolk Island, the largest group is Car (driver) at 79%, followed by Worked at home (9%) and Walked (7%).

Car (driver)63.4%
Worked at home7.3%
Walked5.8%
Car (passenger)2.7%
Bicycle0.6%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate2.8%Labour-force participation63.7%Employed full-time50.7%

Industries people work in

In Norfolk Island, the largest group is Accommodation & food at 17%, followed by Retail trade (14%) and Public administration & safety (11%).

Accommodation & food16.4%
Retail trade13.7%
Public administration & safety10.2%
Construction9.6%
Health care & social assistance9.5%
Administrative & support6.9%
Education & training6.1%
Professional & technical3.6%
Other services3.3%
Transport & warehousing2.8%

Occupations people work in

In Norfolk Island, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 18%, followed by Managers (17%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Technicians & trades17.5%
Managers16.4%
Community & personal service13.9%
Clerical & administrative13.8%
Professionals12.7%
Labourers9.9%
Sales workers9.8%
Machinery operators & drivers4.0%

Areas within Norfolk Island

Norfolk Island Block 1Norfolk Island Block 2Norfolk Island Block 3Norfolk Island Block 4Norfolk Island Block 5Norfolk Island Block 6Norfolk Island Block 7Norfolk Island Block 8

Nearby areas

Lord Howe IslandByron BayLennox Head - Skennars HeadBallinaBrunswick Heads - Ocean ShoresKingscliff - Fingal HeadBanora PointTweed Heads South