Noranda
Noranda's population has been essentially flat over the past decade (-1.0%), and is projected to shrink slightly to 8,353 by 2031, an unusual trajectory for a Perth suburb. Italian ancestry at 1,233 residents makes it the second-largest heritage group after English (2,037), giving the suburb one of Perth's strongest European-Mediterranean identities. Nearly half of residents (47.4%) own their homes outright, and the estimated $460,000 median house price sits well below Perth's inner-ring average. Real income declined 5.6% over the decade, the steepest fall in this analysis, while the median age of 45 sits 5 years above national, confirming an aging-in-place pattern.
Population
8,002
Median Age
45.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,632/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
15
Median House
$460K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At an estimated $460,000, Noranda is accessible for buyers wanting a SEIFA IRSD decile 6 suburb with established trees and infrastructure. Mortgage repayments of $1,907/month at 27.0% of income are moderate but approaching the stress zone, partly because household income sits only in the 56th percentile ($1,632/week). Stock is 82.4% separate houses with 63.1% having 4+ bedrooms. Semi-detached at 16.8% provides downsizer alternatives. Three schools serve the area: Noranda Primary (ICSEA 1,020, 352 students), Camboon Primary (1,019, 322 students), and Morley Senior High School (1,008, 1,013 students), all above but close to the 1,000 benchmark. Car dependency at 88.9% is typical for Perth's middle ring.
For Buyers
At an estimated $460,000, Noranda is accessible for buyers wanting a SEIFA IRSD decile 6 suburb with established trees and infrastructure. Mortgage repayments of $1,907/month at 27.0% of income are moderate but approaching the stress zone, partly because household income sits only in the 56th percentile ($1,632/week). Stock is 82.4% separate houses with 63.1% having 4+ bedrooms. Semi-detached at 16.8% provides downsizer alternatives. Three schools serve the area: Noranda Primary (ICSEA 1,020, 352 students), Camboon Primary (1,019, 322 students), and Morley Senior High School (1,008, 1,013 students), all above but close to the 1,000 benchmark. Car dependency at 88.9% is typical for Perth's middle ring.
For Investors
The 16.8% renter share and 5.3% vacancy rate suggest a slightly soft rental market. Weekly rent of $350 on a $460,000 estimated price gives a gross yield of roughly 4.0%, competitive for Perth's northern suburbs. Development activity at 12 DAs in 12 months is moderate. The population decline (-0.06% annually, -5 persons/year) is a demand concern. Overseas migration adds 96 people/year, but internal migration drains 20, and natural decrease from the aging population adds further drag. The SEIFA IER decile of 8 (score 1,044) means tenants have moderate economic resources, better than lower-decile areas. Rent grew only 6.1% over the decade, the weakest growth in this analysis.
Development Activity
Total DAs
15
Last 12 Months
15
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Noranda iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Noranda Primary School
K-6 · 352 students
Camboon Primary School
K-6 · 322 students
Morley Senior High School
7-12 · 1013 students
Demographics
Italian ancestry at 1,233 is the second-largest group after English (2,037), and Chinese (675) rounds out the top heritage communities. Born-overseas at 40.1% (18.5 points above national) makes Noranda notably diverse. Italian (182 speakers), Cantonese (88), Mandarin (80), Greek (63), and Arabic (58) are the top non-English languages. University education at 36.4% sits 6.3 points above national. The median age of 45 is 5 years above national, and couples without children at 27.8% outnumber the national average, reflecting empty-nesters and retirees. The 84.1% residential stability rate is high. Christianity (4,467) dominates, with Buddhism (397) and Islam (297) the next largest religions.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
82.4%
Houses
16.8%
Townhouse
0.7%
Apartment
Tenure
At an estimated $460,000 median, Noranda sits in Perth's more affordable tier. Outright owners lead at 47.4%, ahead of mortgage holders at 35.8% and renters at 16.8%. The high outright-ownership rate reflects the older population that has paid down loans. Stock is 82.4% separate houses with 16.8% semi-detached and minimal apartments (0.7%). The 63.1% four-plus-bedroom share is high relative to the household size of 2.6, suggesting many aging residents occupy homes larger than they need, creating potential for future downsizer-driven turnover. Mortgage stress at 27.0% is moderate, while rent stress at 21.4% is comfortable.
Mortgage / mo
$1,907
Rent / wk
$350
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$715
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.3%
Unoccupied
168
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
27.8%
Couples, no children
6,720
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare (16.0%), Education (12.3%), Professional/Tech (10.1%), Construction (10.0%), and Public Admin (7.9%) are the top 5 employers. Unlike many Perth suburbs, mining is absent from the top 5. Professionals lead occupations at 848, followed by Clerical/Admin (600) and Managers (442). Unemployment at 6.3% is above the Perth average. The participation rate of 58.2% is moderate, pulled down by the aging population. Real income declined 5.6% over the decade, the sharpest negative figure in this analysis, meaning Noranda residents lost purchasing power even as Perth's mining-adjacent suburbs gained. This income erosion is consistent with the suburb's non-mining employment base missing the resources boom.
Unemployment
2.8%
Labour Force
4,874
Unemployed
136
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.7%
Part-time
32.0%
Participation
58.2%
Employed
3,677
Occupations
Top Industries
University
36.4%
Postgraduate
6.9%
Born Overseas
40.1%
Dwellings
2,984
Transport to Work
Three schools, all marginally above ICSEA 1,000: Noranda Primary (government, 1,020, 352 students), Camboon Primary (government, 1,019, 322 students), and Morley Senior High School (government, 1,008, 1,013 students). The scores cluster tightly, indicating consistent but not exceptional educational outcomes. Public transport at 4.1% is moderate for Perth. Car usage at 88.9% is standard. SEIFA IRSAD decile 6 places Noranda in the middle band nationally. The volunteering rate of 14.1% is moderate. Need-for-assistance at 6.1% is slightly above average, consistent with the aging population. The 84.1% stability rate reflects strong community attachment despite the demographic challenges.
Drive
88.9%
Public Transport
4.1%
Walk / Cycle
0.9%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
-0.06%/yr
(-5 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation is essentially stagnant at -0.06% annually (-5 persons/year), projected to reach 8,353 by 2031 from 8,567 in 2025, an actual decline. Over the past decade, population fell 1.0%. Net overseas migration adds 96 people/year, but internal outflow (-20/year) and natural aging drag offset this. The aging trajectory is severe: seniors share up 8.4 points, working share down 5.0 points. Real income fell 5.6%. The gentrification score of 0 and no gentrification signals confirm a suburb that is aging in place rather than renewing. Rent grew only 6.1% over the decade, the weakest in this analysis, suggesting limited demand pressure.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+96
Net Internal / yr
-20
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Noranda compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Noranda a good suburb to live in?
Noranda offers established suburban living with an estimated $460,000 median, affordable for Perth. SEIFA IRSAD decile 6 places it in the middle band. Three schools sit above the ICSEA 1,000 benchmark. The main concerns are declining real income (-5.6% over the decade) and an aging population (median 45, 5 years above national).
What is the median house price in Noranda?
The estimated median is $460,000 (2025, rent-derived), one of the more affordable options in Perth's middle ring. Monthly mortgage of $1,907 at 27.0% of income is moderate. The 82.4% separate-house stock and 63.1% four-plus-bedroom share mean most properties are large family homes.
What schools are in Noranda?
Three schools: Noranda Primary (government, ICSEA 1,020, 352 students), Camboon Primary (government, ICSEA 1,019, 322 students), and Morley Senior High School (government, ICSEA 1,008, 1,013 students). All score above the 1,000 national ICSEA benchmark, with tight clustering indicating consistent outcomes.
Is Noranda safe?
Crime data is not separately available for Noranda. The suburb's profile is moderate: SEIFA IRSD decile 6, 47.4% outright homeownership (highest in this analysis group), 84.1% residential stability, and 14.1% volunteering. The established, older-resident character and low-density layout (1,619/sq km) are generally associated with lower crime.
Is Noranda good for property investment?
Cautious outlook. Gross yield of about 4.0% ($350/week on $460,000) is reasonable. However, population is declining (-5 people/year), real income fell 5.6% over the decade, and rent grew only 6.1% (weakest in this analysis). The 5.3% vacancy rate is slightly soft. The 12 DAs in 12 months show moderate activity.
How is Noranda's population changing?
Stagnant to declining: -0.06% annually (-5 people/year), projected to reach 8,353 by 2031 from 8,567 in 2025. Population fell 1.0% over the past decade. The aging trajectory is severe: seniors share up 8.4 points, working share down 5.0 points. Overseas migration (+96/year) is the only growth source, offset by internal outflow and natural aging.
What languages are spoken in Noranda?
With 40.1% born overseas (18.5 points above national), Noranda is culturally diverse. Italian (182 speakers), Cantonese (88), Mandarin (80), Greek (63), and Arabic (58) are the top non-English languages. Italian ancestry (1,233) is the second-largest group, giving the suburb one of Perth's strongest Mediterranean community identities.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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