New Norfolk
TAS 7140 · Derwent Valley
6,037 (2021) → 6,312 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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 5 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 7140 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 930 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Brigid's Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 969
- New Norfolk Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 894
- Fairview Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 889
- New Norfolk High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 881
- Indie School - Glenorchy (New Norfolk Campus)Secondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Molesworth Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.9kmICSEA 984
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: 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 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 908 (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.