Norwell · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Norwell

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

A shift towards larger family homes is evident in Norwell, where every single dwelling is now a separate house. While the area has a high number of homeowners, typical mortgage payments are a little above the Queensland figure.

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📍 Norwell, Suburb / Locality

Where Norwell sits — Median rent (weekly)

$300 ▲ +197.0%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Norwell — higher than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Norwell$300
4208, QLD $445
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,997, which is higher than most similar areas. In contrast, weekly rents are $300, a figure that is well below the national average of $375.

$300 ▲ +197.0%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $101
  • 2016: $250
  • 2021: $300

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,997 ▼ -23.2%

Higher than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,600
  • 2016: $1,690
  • 2021: $1,997

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Norwell, the largest group is $350–$549 at 37%, followed by Under $200 (32%) and $200–$349 (32%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Norwell, $1,800–$2,999 is the majority at 67%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 33%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 33.9% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the Queensland figure. Renters make up 27.4% of households, a proportion that is well below both state and national levels.

27.4% ▼ -38.5%

Higher than 75% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 44.6%
  • 2016: 43.9%
  • 2021: 27.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

33.9% ▲ +18.0%

Lower than 70% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 28.7%
  • 2016: 30.3%
  • 2021: 33.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Norwell, the largest group is Owned outright at 36%, followed by Rented (29%) and Owned with a mortgage (22%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 100% of the housing stock, which is far above the national figure of 72.3%. These homes are often large, with 75.8% having three or more bedrooms.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

100.0% ▲ +6.3%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 94.1%
  • 2016: 97.0%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

75.8% ▼ -0.3%

Lower than 60% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 76.0%
  • 2016: 75.8%
  • 2021: 75.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Norwell, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Norwell, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 4 bedrooms (26%) and 2 bedrooms (19%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Norwell [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32191/norwell/topic/housing-dwellings