Norwood

TAS 7250 · Launceston

3,869 (2021) → 3,619 est. (2025) · Stable

Overall score

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

3,869

Population

Limited sales data

Median price

Data not available

Safety score

Transport score

Norwood is a stable suburb in Launceston, TAS 7250, about 159km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Norwood are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 30/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Norwood has an overall score of 62/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

158.7 km

To Hobart CBD

4.8 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

Demographics

3,869

Population

Median age

2.3

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,440

vs NSW median-22.2%

Bachelor degree or higher38.8%

Born in Australia84.8%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,324 / 69 / 107

Top countries of birth: England (3.13%), India (1.34%), Germany (0.49%), Nepal (0.49%), Netherlands (0.44%)

Top languages: Nepali (0.49%), Mandarin (0.41%), Punjabi (0.41%), Spanish (0.36%), German (0.26%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

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Residential

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

Schools

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

Within 10km2 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 999 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Norwood Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 997
Queechy High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 946

Nearby (within 10km)

Larmenier Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1010
Scotch Oakburn CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1117
Punchbowl Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1020
St Leonards Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 955
OneSchool Global - Hobart CampusCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 973
Tamar Valley Steiner SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1046
OneSchool Global - Launceston CampusCombined · Independent · 1.9km
Kings Meadows High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 962
St Thomas More's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1031
Newstead Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1051
Youngtown Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 965
The Launceston Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1145

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

22Bus

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

24.0°C

Summer max

12.6°C

Winter max

660mm

Rainfall/yr

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.

102 in suburbSupermarkets

51 in suburbCafes/Rest.

103 in suburbParks

92 in suburbPlaygrounds

454 in suburbPools

100 in suburbGyms

1Dog parks

11 in suburbGPs

30 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

8717 in suburbSports fields

1Vets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalLaunceston General Hospital (3.6 km)

Nearest vet2.1 km

Nearest airportLaunceston (9.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

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.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

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

A few good options

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

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.52

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.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

Long Day Care

OSHC

Total services2

Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated

Services per 1,000 residents0.52

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate-1.66%

Projected population 20414,022

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Launceston

PunchbowlData not available32transport Kings MeadowsData not available31transport NewsteadData not available33transport YoungtownData not available32transport South LauncestonData not available42transport East LauncestonData not available46transport

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Frequently asked questions about Norwood

How far is Norwood from Hobart CBD?

Norwood is about 158.7 km from Hobart CBD.

What schools are in Norwood?

Norwood has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 972 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Norwood?

Norwood has a transport score of 30/100 and 22 bus stops.