Norwood
TAS 7250 • Rest of TAS
About Norwood
Norwood is a residential suburb on the southern outskirts of Launceston, Tasmania's second largest city, situated approximately 5 kilometres south of the Launceston CBD within the Launceston City Council area. The suburb has a population of around 3,869, with a notably mature demographic — the median age is 48 — reflecting its appeal to established families and older residents. Predominantly Anglo-Australian in heritage, Norwood has a settled, community-oriented character with a median household income of around $1,440 per week.
Norwood offers a quiet suburban lifestyle with easy access to Launceston's amenities, including major retail centres along the Southern Outlet corridor and the broader Launceston CBD. The suburb is served by Metro Tasmania bus routes connecting residents to the city centre and surrounding areas. Families are well catered for with local primary schools, parks, and sporting facilities nearby, while Launceston's cultural attractions — including the iconic Cataract Gorge — are just a short drive away.
Norwood falls under postcode 7250 and is governed by Launceston Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bass (Launceston) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Metro Tasmania Route 30-series — Launceston CBD 15-20 min
Commute to Launceston CBD
🛣️ Easy access via Southern Outlet arterial road; bus services available to city centre
Most daily errands require a car, though bus connections to Launceston CBD are available
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Cnr Abbott & Mary Streets
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53 Howick Street
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107-119 Paterson Street
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40A Ravenswood Road
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Punchbowl Road
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55 Bourke Street
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74 Elphin Road
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4 Invermay Road
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10 Lyttleton Street
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31-37 Tudor Avenue
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30 Cypress Street
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Norwood Avenue
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161 Penquite Road
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Ralph Street
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452A West Tamar Road
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354 West Tamar Road
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Cleghorn Avenue
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Prossers Forest Road
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38 Station Road
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 121
- 2. India 52
- 3. Germany 19
- 4. Nepal 19
- 5. Netherlands 17
- 6. New Zealand 17
- 7. Philippines 17
- 8. Scotland 16
- 9. South Africa 16
- 10. China 12
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)