Normanton

Population

Total Population: The total usual resident population for the locality of Normanton was 1,391 people.
 
Percentage of Women: 49.2%
 
Percentage of Men: 50.8%

Average Age

Median Age in the Region: The median age for people in Normanton was 31 years. This is significantly lower than the Queensland median age of 38, indicating a much younger population profile, heavily influenced by its large Indigenous population and associated younger age structure.

Income (Weekly Household)

The median weekly household income for Normanton was $1,691 AUD, which is just slightly higher than the Queensland median of $1,675. This high figure is driven by the employment base of government administration and high-wage skilled trades serving the remote region.

Due to the small size of the locality, detailed percentage breakdowns for all specific household income brackets are not published. However, based on the median income, the three largest brackets are likely to be:

$2,000 – $2,499 per week: This bracket is a high-ranking cluster, reflecting high government wages and skilled trade salaries.
 
$1,500 – $1,749 per week: Aligned closely with the median income for the area.
 
$3,000 – $3,499 per week: This bracket would contain the highest-earning managerial and professional employees.

Industry

Public Administration and Safety: This is the dominant employment sector in Normanton, reflecting its status as the Shire of Carpentaria administrative centre and the base for state government agencies (police, health, education) serving the region.
 
Health Care and Social Assistance: Driven by the need for local medical services and community support.
 
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing: Reflecting the importance of surrounding cattle grazing and the fishing industry in the nearby Gulf of Carpentaria.