Normanville (SA)

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Drawing on census data adjustments and Districts validation of local addresses, the suburb of Normanville (SA) is home to an estimated 1,899 residents as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 66 people (3.4%) compared to the 2021 Census, when the headcount stood at 1,965 people. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 1,885, which was determined by Districts using the June 2025 ABS ERP release alongside post-census address checks. Such a population size results in a density of 109 persons per square kilometer, which translates to generous personal space and capacity for future expansion. Over the last ten years, the suburb of Normanville (SA) has shown stable development with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%, a faster pace than the wider SA4 region. Population expansion was predominantly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 86.0% of the overall population gains in recent times.

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Normanville features an educated labor force across various sectors, boasting an unemployment rate of just 3.6% and a minor 0.7% growth in jobs over the past year. In March 2026, the employed population stood at 753 residents, with unemployment tracking 1.9% below the 5.5% recorded across Regional SA. However, workforce participation is notably lower at 46.7%, compared to 58.4% in Regional SA. Census records show a moderate 14.5% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure reflects some pandemic-era restriction influences.

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Based on tax statistics for the 2023 financial year, Normanville taxpayers recorded a median income of $37,204 and an average of $47,203. These figures sit below national benchmarks and compare to Regional SA averages of $48,920 and $58,933. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, estimated income levels as of March 2026 stand at roughly $40,988 for the median and $52,004 for the average. Census data from 2021 places household, family, and individual incomes in the area between the 3rd and 6th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows 34.7% of residents (658 individuals) earn between $400 - 799 weekly, whereas the wider region is led by the - bracket at . The fact that of earners receive under weekly highlights financial pressures for a large portion of the population. Although housing costs consume a modest portion of earnings, leaving of income retained, overall disposable income remains low, placing in the th percentile nationally.

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At the time of the last Census, residential housing in Normanville was composed of 91.3% standalone houses and 8.8% alternative dwellings like apartments or townhouses, compared to Regional SA where standalone houses comprised 88.5% and alternative options made up 11.5%. Home ownership in the area was high at 56.1%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (27.9%) or tenants renting (16.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,218, which is higher than the Regional SA average of $1,153, while the median weekly rent stood at $300, compared to $220 in Regional SA. On a national scale, mortgage payments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices sit below the national average of $375.

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Families make up 68.9% of households in the area, consisting of couples with children at 14.8%, couples without children at 46.5%, and single parents at 6.6%. The remaining 31.1% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 29.8% and group living situations accounting for 1.6%. The median household size of 2.1 people is lower than the Regional SA average of 2.3.

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Educational attainment levels show that university graduation rates stand at 17.3%, which is lower than the national benchmark of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 11.9%, with postgraduate degrees at 3.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Practical and vocational qualifications are common, with 41.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a trade credential, split between advanced diplomas (13.8%) and certificate qualifications (28.0%).

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Local health trends are positive based on mortality and chronic illness rates, showing low rates of common health conditions across both younger and older cohorts. However, private health insurance uptake is low, covering about 46% of the population (~868 people). This compares to 48.9% in Regional SA and a national average of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity metrics are low, with 79.8% of residents born in Australia, 91.9% holding citizenship, and 98.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 45.0% of the population. The most prominent statistical divergence is in Judaism, which is practiced by no residents, matching the rate of Regional SA.

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With a median age of 61 years, the population is significantly older than the Regional SA average of 47 and the national median of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is heavily represented at 26.0%, compared to a lower presence of 25 - 34 year olds at 3.2%. The 65 - 74 concentration sits well above the national rate of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 6.1% to 8.6% of the population, and the 75 to 84 bracket increased from 11.9% to 13.5%. Conversely, the 25 to cohort fell from to , and the to group decreased from to . By significant changes in age structure are anticipated. The + cohort is projected to expand by people (), rising from to . Seniors aged + will account for of the projected growth, highlighting the aging trend, while the to and to youth cohorts are expected to decrease in size.

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Normanville currently has an estimated 70 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 36 children aged 0-2 and 23 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 10% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 0% by 2041 (to approximately 70 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 146. Birth rates in the area have averaged 6.3 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.