Located in Western Australia, New Norcia sits 127 km from Perth CBD, around 1 hour 35 minutes by car. The locality has 57 residents, a median age of 57, and a median household income of $58,500 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 40% nationally. Population fell 43.6% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $106 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,650. The area shows no recorded bushfire exposure and no recorded flood exposure. Walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 57. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Short-Stay Rentals
No active Airbnb listings.
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Schools
Walkability
New Norcia is very car-dependent on foot — at 13/100, nearly all errands require a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in New Norcia.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 14
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Victoria Plains: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
New Norcia is home to 57 residents, with a median age of 57 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $58,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
57
Median Age
57
Median Household Income
$58,500/yr
Census Median Rent
$106/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,650/mo
Avg Household Size
2.1
Median Personal Income
$35,100/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
0.0%
Total Dwellings
16
Owner-Occupier Rate
—
Houses
81.2%
Rental Stress
9.4%
Mortgage Stress
33.8%
Work From Home
21.7%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 43.9%
- English Spoken at Home
- 63.2%
- Employment Rate
- 45.1%
- Completed Year 12
- 38.6%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Climate & Setting
from Walebing, 34.8 kmDry climate.
- Elevation
- 223 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 347 mm
- 45 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 6509, 0 of 182 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 4.4% (8 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 4.4%.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $800,000.
Cap is $800,000 SOUTH of the 26th parallel (which includes all of metropolitan Perth) and $1,000,000 NORTH of it. We store the southern figure because that is where almost every buyer is; the northern cap is higher, so the stored value never overstates eligibility. The southern cap rose from $750,000 on 7 May 2026 in the 2026-27 Housing Taxation Package. The same package moved the first home owner RATE OF DUTY thresholds, which is a different scheme and lives in the web repo's app/stamp_duty.py.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Melissa Price Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Melissa Price | 39.9% | 60.1% | -5.5 |
| 2022 | Melissa Price | 45.7% | 54.3% | -9.2 |
| 2019 | Melissa Price | 35.2% | 64.8% | +3.7 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Lachlan Hunter The Nationals WA
Next state election: 10 March 2029.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lachlan Hunter NP | 73.3% |
| 2021 | Mia Davies NP | 60.7% |
| 2017 | Mia Davies NP | 72.6% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2023, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Western Australian Electoral Commission.
Looking at a specific address in New Norcia?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 57 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Common questions about New Norcia
Is New Norcia a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in New Norcia is low (11/100, ranked against other WA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect New Norcia?
New Norcia has no recorded bushfire history. No mapped flood overlay applies. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of New Norcia?
New Norcia, WA had a population of 57 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for New Norcia, WA?
The postcode for New Norcia, WA is 6509.
How far is New Norcia from Perth?
New Norcia is 127 km from Perth CBD by road, about 94 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in New Norcia?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in New Norcia was $58,500 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in New Norcia?
There are too few current rental listings in New Norcia for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $106, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in New Norcia?
The median age of residents in New Norcia was 57 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is New Norcia walkable?
New Norcia scores 13/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in New Norcia?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to New Norcia, Walebing (34.8 km away), 347 mm of rain a year over 45 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in New Norcia?
First-home buyers in WA may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $800,000. The grant is administered by Department of Finance WA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does New Norcia belong to?
New Norcia sits within the Victoria Plains local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
Which federal electorate is New Norcia in?
New Norcia sits within the federal Division of Durack, currently held by Melissa Price (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2023–24
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2025
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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