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Norfolk Island Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Norfolk Island Compares
Norfolk Island vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Norfolk Island | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,184 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $240 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 50 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Norfolk Island is a very remote community in New South Wales, with postcode 2899. It lies roughly 1674 km from Sydney, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Unincorp. Other Territories.
According to the 2021 Census, Norfolk Island has a population of 2,188 with a median age of 50. The median weekly household income is $1,184, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 23 (1.1% of residents).
Housing in Norfolk Island includes a median weekly rent of $240, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 898 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 69.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Norfolk Island scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Norfolk Island is part of the Norfolk Island statistical area in New South Wales.
Norfolk Island Details
| Postcode | 2899 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 2,188 |
| Median Age | 50 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,184/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $736/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $240 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 38.7 km² |
| Population Density | 57/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 898 |
| Australian Citizens | 79.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 23 (1.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -29.0338625 |
| Longitude | 167.9525864 |
| Distance from Sydney | 1674 km |
| Region (SA4) | Other Territories |
| Area (SA3) | Norfolk Island |
| Local Government | Unincorp. Other Territories |
| Federal Electorate | Bean |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 348 (15.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 184 (8.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 404 (18.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 706 (32.3%) |
| 65+ years | 543 (24.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 177 (8.1%) |
| Asthma | 139 (6.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 106 (4.8%) |
| Diabetes | 76 (3.5%) |
| Cancer | 74 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 37 (1.7%) |
| Dementia | 23 (1.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 23 (2.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 334 (38.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 334 (38.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 178 (20.5%) |
Suburbs Near Norfolk Island
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.