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Norville

QLD 4670 • Rest of QLD

2,476
Population (2021)
$30,160
Median Income
3.62 km²
Area
$280/wk
Median Rent
AffordableRegionalQuietSuburbanRetiree-Friendly

About Norville

Norville is an inner suburb of Bundaberg in the Bundaberg Region of Queensland, located approximately 3.5 km southeast of the Bundaberg CBD and 366 km north of Brisbane. With a population of around 2,476, it is a well-established residential area within the city's urban footprint. The suburb has a median age of 44 and predominantly Australian-born residents (83%), reflecting its long-settled character. Incomes sit below the national median, with a postcode median taxable income around 2,000.

Norville offers an affordable, relaxed lifestyle typical of regional Queensland. The suburb features St Anne's Anglican Church (dedicated 1965) and is within easy reach of Bundaberg's shops, schools and services. Residents benefit from proximity to the Burnett River, Bundaberg Botanic Gardens, and the city's renowned rum distillery. The area attracts retirees, families, and workers in agriculture and related industries, drawn by low housing costs and a warm subtropical climate.

Norville falls under postcode 4670 and is governed by Bundaberg Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bundaberg electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4670
Urban Area
Bundaberg - City
LGA / Council
Bundaberg
Federal Electorate
Hinkler
State Electorate
Bundaberg
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-24.89°, 152.34°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
3.62 km²
Elevation
27m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bundaberg
3.5 km
42 mins

Bus Services

  • Route 3 — Bundaberg CBD via Thabeban 15 mins
  • Route 1 — Bundaberg CBD circuit 10 mins

Commute to Bundaberg CBD

Distance
3.5 km
By Bus
10-15 mins
By Car (Peak)
5-8 mins
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 mins

🛣️ Brisbane is 366 km south (4.5 hrs drive or 4 hrs by rail via Spirit of Queensland tilt train)

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Residential streets with some footpaths; basic shops accessible but most services require a short drive to Bundaberg CBD

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$280
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,130
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
44 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
3.8%

36 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,409
Census 2021
2,476
▲ 2.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,740
Income 2021
$30,160
▲ 17.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,063
Born Overseas 240

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 53
  • 2. England 49
  • 3. Philippines 21
  • 4. India 11
  • 5. Netherlands 10
  • 6. Italy 9
  • 7. Papua New Guinea 9
  • 8. Taiwan 7
  • 9. Canada 6
  • 10. Nepal 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,087
Australian 1,052
Scottish 257
Irish 222
German 215
Australian Aboriginal 119
Italian 63
Filipino 45
Dutch 30
Chinese 17

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,762
Both parents born in Australia
296
Both parents born overseas
256
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
48.5%
No Religion
41.3%
Buddhism
0.9%
Hinduism
0.7%
Islam
0.5%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
116 (4.7%)
5-14 years
291 (11.8%)
15-19 years
135 (5.5%)
20-24 years
146 (5.9%)
25-34 years
292 (11.8%)
35-44 years
255 (10.3%)
45-54 years
284 (11.5%)
55-64 years
363 (14.7%)
65-74 years
305 (12.3%)
75-84 years
198 (8.0%)
85+ years
89 (3.6%)

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