Norseman Postcode
Western Australia
Located in Western Australia, Norseman is a locality approximately 558 kilometres from Perth. The postcode for Norseman is 6443, and residents use the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Norseman has a population of 562 (301 males, 258 females). The median age is 52 years.
The median weekly household income in Norseman is $771, with a median personal income of $537 per week.
The median weekly rent is $150 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $600.
In terms of birthplace, 85% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (26), Thailand (14), and Other countries (11).
75.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.0% speak another language.
The employment rate in Norseman shows 198 people employed (118 full-time, 56 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 9.6%.
The most common occupations are professionals (18), community & personal service (14), and technicians & trades (11).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Norseman has an IRSAD score of 823 placing it in decile 1 (most disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Norseman covers an area of 14290.2 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 0 persons per km².
Statistically, Norseman sits within the Wheat Belt - South area, part of the broader Western Australia - Wheat Belt region. It falls under the Esperance local government area.
The federal electorate for Norseman is Durack.
Norseman Details
| Postcode | 6443 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 562 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income | $771/week |
| Median Personal Income | $537/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $150 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $600 |
| Average Household Size | 1.8 persons |
| Area | 14290.2 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 238 |
| Completed Year 12 | 22.6% |
| Australian Citizens | 74.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 96 (17.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (most disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -32.1978 |
| Longitude | 121.7789 |
| Distance from Perth | 558 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Wheat Belt |
| Area (SA3) | Wheat Belt - South |
| Local Government | Esperance |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 59 (10.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 52 (9.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 110 (19.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 200 (35.6%) |
| 65+ years | 132 (23.5%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 48 (8.6%) |
| Arthritis | 28 (5.0%) |
| Asthma | 25 (4.5%) |
| Diabetes | 23 (4.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 23 (4.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 22 (3.9%) |
| Cancer | 8 (1.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 22 (10.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 99 (47.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 59 (28.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 28 (13.5%) |