SuburbCheck

New Norfolk

TAS 7140 · Derwent Valley

6,037 (2021)6,312 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

43
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

6,037
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
27
Transport score

New Norfolk is a moderate growth suburb in Derwent Valley, TAS 7140, about 24km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in New Norfolk are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 27/100, and is about 11km inland. New Norfolk has an overall score of 43/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

24.2 km
To Hobart CBD
10.9 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)

Demographics

6,037
Population
40
Median age
2.4
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,112
vs NSW median-39.9%
Bachelor degree or higher16.8%
Born in Australia85.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,148 / 67 / 113

Top countries of birth: England (2.47%), New Zealand (0.96%), Scotland (0.31%), Germany (0.27%), Netherlands (0.27%)

Top languages: Mandarin (0.33%), Sinhal (0.31%), Spanish (0.2%), German (0.15%), Polish (0.15%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

9

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

5
Within 10km4 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 930 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Brigid's Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 973
  • New Norfolk Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 922
  • Fairview Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 889
  • New Norfolk High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 888

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Molesworth Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.9kmICSEA 980

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

27
26Bus
CBD commute (est.)84 min (bus)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

21.8°C
Summer max
12.3°C
Winter max
570mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

22 in suburbSupermarkets
1010 in suburbCafes/Rest.
1111 in suburbParks
33 in suburbPlaygrounds
1110 in suburbPools
66 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
11 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
2424 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalRoyal Hobart Hospital (24.7 km)
Nearest vet16.0 km
Nearest airportHobart (36.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

27

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

6
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
24
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

21

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

11
Parks
3
Nature reserves
1
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

20

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
4
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

56

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

5
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.83
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

20

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

2
Long Day Care
3
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.50

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.12%
Projected population 20416,715
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about New Norfolk

How far is New Norfolk from Hobart CBD?

New Norfolk is about 24.2 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 84 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in New Norfolk?

New Norfolk has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 918 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in New Norfolk?

New Norfolk has a transport score of 27/100 and 26 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.