The Crown Estate owns the most land in Norfolk (around 33,700 acres), followed by the Forestry Commission, but Italian aristocrat Count Luca Padulli is a significant private owner, holding vast estates like Barton Bendish and Saxlingham, owning roughly 1% of the county's total area, with holdings comparable to the King's private estates. Other major landowners include traditional gentry like the Coke (Holkham), Birkbeck, and Le Strange families, plus entities like the Ministry of Defence and National Trust.
The British Royal Family is often described as the world's largest landholder, with King Charles III overseeing vast assets managed through the Crown Estate. Reports estimate that land linked to the monarchy covers around 16% of the Earth's surface, about 6.6 billion acres across multiple continents.
The largest single privately owned station is Anna Creek Station in South Australia, but the largest private landowner overall in Australia by total hectares is mining magnate Gina Rinehart, controlling over 9 million hectares through various companies like Hancock Agriculture and after acquiring S. Kidman & Co, with massive stations like Clifton Hills and a vast pastoral portfolio under her belt as of 2021-2025.
Burnham Market – Stylish, Seaside and Sought-After
Known by some as “Chelsea-on-Sea”, Burnham Market is one of the most affluent places to live in Norfolk. It's a picturesque village, close to the beach, with boutiques, delis and gastro pubs in Georgian buildings.
Meet Count Luca Padulli - major Norfolk landowner and Italian aristocrat.
The Earl of Iveagh, who is the owner of the Elveden Hall estate on the Norfolk-Suffolk border, is also among the richest people in the country with a fortune of £916m.
Reflecting the Norfolk Islanders' desire for self-governance, Islanders do not pay any Federal taxes, including goods and services (GST), income, or company tax. There are, however, a range of local (indirect) taxes and imposts levied by the Norfolk Island Government which are used to fund services and infrastructure.
Comparing Norfolk's larger towns and cities, and using Crime Risk Scores - which are calculated by taking severity of each crime type into account - Great Yarmouth is the most dangerous. The next most dangerous is Thetford, and King's Lynn comes in as third most dangerous.
Famous Faces in Norfolk
Holt in north Norfolk named among poshest towns in Britain. A town in north Norfolk has been named one of the poshest places in Britain.
Topping the list is Australia's richest person, Gina Rinehart, whose agricultural assets – through S Kidman and Co and Hancock Agriculture – are now valued around $2 billion. According to The Australian's recent rich list, Rinehart has a wealth of about $46.34 billion.
Wealth among the wealthiest growing 'much faster'
According to 2024 statistics from the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) and UNSW, the wealthiest 10 per cent of households in Australia own 44 per cent of all wealth, with an average of $5.2 million per household.
In total Ms Rinehart's Hancock Agriculture and S. Kidman & Co pastoral enterprises own more than 20 properties across Australia, spanning about 3.5 million hectares with a herd of more than 150,000 head, making it one of the country's largest producers of Wagyu and commercial cattle.
The House of Saud, which is the ruling royal family of Saudi Arabia, is reportedly the wealthiest family of the globe. Surpassing the combined fortunes of high-profile billionaires like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Adani, Narayana Murthy combined.
The only land held by the Commonwealth consists of land in the Northern Territory (surrendered by South Australia), the Australian Capital Territory, Jervis Bay Territory, and small areas acquired for airports, defence and other government purposes.
Here's a look at who owns the most land in the world, as identified by Madison Trust.
Pirates of the Caribbean actor Johnny Depp has bought a mansion in the UK. The Sun has reported that Depp has bought a 13-bedroom mansion in Norfolk which also features a coach house and stables plus 12 bathrooms. A source said: "Johnny has been after a English country pad for years.
New figures have revealed that Burnham Market is the most expensive village to buy a home in Norfolk. The north Norfolk village remains at the top of the list from 2022, with an average sale price of £990,192, over the 12-month period to May 2023.
Personal life
Colman and Sinclair married in August 2001 and have three children. The couple moved from Peckham, south London, to rural Norfolk, during the COVID-19 lockdowns.
1. Wroxham. Wroxham, together with Hoveton, is known as the capital of the Norfolk Broads. Thanks to its riverside setting, it's an excellent place for those seeking a boating holiday in Norfolk.
Purple flag status. Norwich has been recognised for having a safe, fun and well-managed city centre at night.
For centuries Norfolk's wide open skies has inspired poets, artists and writers. And underneath those skies are miles of unspoilt coastline, beautiful countryside, forests and heathland, internationally-important nature reserves, easy-going walking, the unique man-made Broads and much more.
No, standard Centrelink payments (like JobSeeker, Age Pension, etc.) are the same for Aboriginal and non-Indigenous Australians with identical circumstances, but Indigenous Australians have access to specific, targeted programs and extra support, like enhanced child care subsidies and dedicated services, that can provide additional financial or service benefits.
Around 80,000 Australians had over $2 million in superannuation as of 2019-2020 data, with estimates suggesting this number might be higher now due to asset growth, potentially affecting around 80,000 people with balances over $3 million by 2025. While most with high balances are older, some young individuals (under 30) also hold over $2 million in super.
Medical treatment on Norfolk Island is covered by Australian Medicare, emergency medical treatment will be covered by Medicare. Please bring your Medicare, Pensioner, and/or Healthcare cards with you to the island.