Full-time 22.5%Part-time 10.4%Unemployed 3.2%Not in labour 63.9%
Dwelling Types
Norseman
House 98.3%Semi-detached 1.7%
Commute Mode
Norseman
Car 67.5%Bicycle 5.6%Walk 21.3%WFH 5.6%
Country of Birth
Australia
62.8%
New Zealand
4.6%
England
4.1%
Philippines
0.5%
South Africa
0.5%
Language at Home
English only
92.6%
Spanish
0.9%
Frequently Asked Questions about Norseman
Is Norseman safe?
Norseman has a safety score of 5/100, which is well below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Kambalda East (61/100), Kambalda West (46/100), Coolgardie (WA) (7/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Norseman?
Median weekly rent in Norseman is $250/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Kambalda East ($370/wk), Kambalda West ($400/wk), Coolgardie (WA) ($410/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Norseman?
Norseman has a school rating of 15/100 across 1 schools, which is well below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Norseman District High School (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Norseman affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Norseman is $120K, up 14.0% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $665K. For renters, median weekly rent is $250/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Kambalda East ($180K), Kambalda West ($230K), Coolgardie (WA) ($200K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/norseman
Norseman sits at the western end of the Eyre Highway, the last fuel and sleep before the Nullarbor Plain, or the first breath of WA on the way back. Travellers describe an eerie stillness on its main street at dusk, offset by a surprisingly packed local pub full of characters. Rough around the edges, car-dependent to the extreme, and short on services, it leaves a lasting impression without trying to. Buyers can expect a median price of $120k and rent of $250/week, 88% below the Perth metro median.
Safety is a consideration, with the score of 5/100 trailing the metro average of 52 by 47 points. There are 1 school nearby, rated 15/100 overall and below the Perth average.
With a median age of 52, it is a more established community with a household income of $771/week.