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Norwood (SA)

2 km²

Norwood (SA) has far more renters than most areas and a larger-than-average population.

Beyond that, it has a somewhat younger age profile and household incomes a little above the norm.

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📍 Norwood (SA), Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population6,354▲ +9.5%since 2011 Median age40 yrs▲ +5.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.6%People aged 65 and over21.3%Children under 1511.9%

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Norwood (SA), the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 32%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Seniors (65+) (21%).

Young adults (25–44)32.2%

Older adults (45–64)23.4%

Seniors (65+)21.3%

Children (0–14)11.9%

Youth (15–24)11.2%

Marital status

In Norwood (SA), the largest group is Never married at 43%, followed by Married (38%) and Divorced (12%).

Never married43%
Married38%
Divorced12%
Widowed4%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Norwood (SA), the largest group is Australia at 79%, followed by England (6%) and China (5%).

Australia64.7%

England5.0%

China3.7%

India2.8%

Italy2.0%

New Zealand1.0%

South Africa0.7%

Vietnam0.7%

Philippines0.6%

Nepal0.5%

Language

People using another language at home22.9%

Language used at home

In Norwood (SA), the largest group is English only at 84%, followed by Mandarin (5%) and Italian (3%).

English only72.6%

Mandarin4.6%

Italian2.8%

Greek2.2%

Cantonese1.3%

Hindi1.0%

Vietnamese0.8%

Punjabi0.5%

Arabic0.3%

Tagalog0.1%

Religion

People with no religion49.2%

Religious affiliation

In Norwood (SA), the largest group is No religion at 52%, followed by Christianity (40%) and Hinduism (3%).

No religion52%
Christianity40%
Hinduism3%
Buddhism2%
Islam2%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1275.8%

Highest year of school

In Norwood (SA), the largest group is Year 12 at 80%, followed by Year 11 (10%) and Year 10 (6%).

Year 1275.8%

Year 119.1%

Year 105.8%

Year 9 or below3.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,002▲ +31.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,752▲ +31.8%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,411▲ +19.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week18.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week24.6%

Household income distribution

In Norwood (SA), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 30%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and Under $650 (17%).

$1,500–$2,99928.8%

$650–$1,49925.5%

Under $65016.2%

$4,000 or more15.3%

$3,000–$3,9999.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.4%People with a mental health condition9.5%People needing help with daily activities4.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Norwood (SA), the largest group is Mental health at 20%, followed by Other condition (20%) and Arthritis (17%).

Mental health9.5%

Other condition9.2%

Arthritis8.1%

Asthma7.3%

Heart disease4.0%

Cancer3.2%

Diabetes3.2%

Lung condition1.2%

Stroke0.7%

Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.6%People providing unpaid care12.5%People caring for children unpaid21.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families11.9%

Family composition

In Norwood (SA), the largest group is Couples with children at 46%, followed by Couples without children (40%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children46%
Couples without children40%
One-parent families12%
Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$390▲ +30.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,000→ 0.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting44.3%Homes owned outright30.7%Separate (detached) houses34.5%

How homes are owned or rented

In Norwood (SA), the largest group is Rented at 45%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Owned with a mortgage (21%).

Rented45%
Owned outright31%
Owned with a mortgage21%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Norwood (SA), the largest group is Townhouse / semi-detached at 50%, followed by Separate house (35%) and Flat or apartment (15%).

Townhouse / semi-detached50%
Separate house35%
Flat or apartment15%
Other dwelling0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Norwood (SA), the largest group is Car (driver) at 56%, followed by Worked at home (17%) and Walked (9%).

Car (driver)47.6%

Worked at home14.6%

Walked7.5%

Bus7.3%

Bicycle4.4%

Car (passenger)3.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years51.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.5%Labour-force participation64.2%Employed full-time59.9%

Industries people work in

In Norwood (SA), the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Professional & technical (15%) and Education & training (11%).

Health care & social assistance16.6%

Professional & technical14.5%

Education & training10.7%

Accommodation & food8.3%

Retail trade7.4%

Public administration & safety7.1%

Construction5.7%

Finance & insurance4.1%

Manufacturing3.9%

Administrative & support3.1%

Occupations people work in

In Norwood (SA), the largest group is Professionals at 40%, followed by Managers (16%) and Clerical & administrative (12%).

Professionals39.8%

Managers16.2%

Clerical & administrative11.8%

Community & personal service10.4%

Sales workers7.2%

Technicians & trades7.1%

Labourers4.1%

Machinery operators & drivers2.2%

Nearby areas

Stepney Rose Park Maylands (SA)Kent Town Toorak Gardens Beulah Park Kensington (SA)College Park

👥 Demographics & Identity