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Lower Norton

VIC 3401 • Victoria

236
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
113.26 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Lower Norton

Lower Norton is a rural locality in the Wimmera region of Victoria, situated in the Hindmarsh Shire approximately 36.9°S, 141.9°E, near the South Australian border. Covering a vast 113 square kilometres with a population of around 236 residents, it is a sparsely settled farming community dominated by dry-land cropping, sheep grazing, and cereal grain production typical of the Wimmera plains. The locality sits within the broader Kaniva district, surrounded by flat agricultural land and sparse native vegetation.

Lower Norton offers a quiet rural lifestyle typical of the Victorian Wimmera, where community life centres around local sporting clubs, the CFA, and agricultural pursuits. The nearest town is Kaniva, approximately 15 kilometres to the west, which provides basic services including a school, supermarket, and sporting facilities. Residents value the wide open spaces, strong community ties, and the affordability of rural living, while larger regional centres such as Horsham are within about 90 minutes drive.

Lower Norton falls under postcode 3401 and is governed by the Horsham Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3401
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Horsham
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Lowan (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.88°, 141.94°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
113.26 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3401

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3401, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,317
Median 2023–24
$57,082
▲ 23.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,520

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3401; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Kaniva Railway Station
15 km
N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
380 km
By Train
Overland service from Kaniva (infrequent); approx 5 hours
By Car (Peak)
4-5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
3.5-4.5 hours

🛣️ Car essential; accessed via Western Highway (A8)

Walkability Car-Dependent

Extremely rural locality with no public transport or footpaths; car essential for all trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
236
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Horsham Local Government Area, which contains Lower Norton. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
185.9 / 100k
2yr Down 55.0% 10yr Down 63.8%
Motor vehicle theft
83.2 / 100k
2yr Down 15.5% 10yr Down 44.9%
Non-FV assault
528.4 / 100k
2yr Up 18.0% 10yr Down 24.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
4.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
288.7 / 100k
2yr Up 54.3% 10yr Down 36.2%
View all offence subgroups for Horsham →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lower Norton VIC located? +

Lower Norton is a rural locality in the Hindmarsh Shire in Victoria's Wimmera region, approximately 380 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, near the town of Kaniva and the South Australian border.

What is the population of Lower Norton? +

Lower Norton has a population of approximately 236 residents, spread across a large farming area of about 113 square kilometres.

What is the nearest town to Lower Norton? +

Kaniva is the nearest town to Lower Norton, approximately 15 kilometres to the west, offering a school, supermarket, and basic services.

What type of farming is common in Lower Norton? +

Lower Norton and the surrounding Wimmera district are known for dry-land cropping, wheat and cereal grain production, and sheep grazing.

Is Lower Norton a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Lower Norton is part of the Horsham LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.