Overall score
Morningside
60.1/100
Norman Park
59.4/100
Morningside vs Norman Park, QLD Suburb Comparison
Morningside for value; Norman Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MorningsideNorman Park
Crime rate
Morningside
66.2 / 1k
Norman Park
66.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Morningside
200
Norman Park
121
Population
Morningside
11,755
Norman Park
6,842
Metric leadMorningside 6Norman Park 33 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNorman Park
- Best for familiesNorman Park
- Best for investmentNorman Park
- Best for best valueMorningside
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Morningside | Norman Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.1/100 | 59.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.7/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.2 / 1k | 66.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 58 | 29 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 200 | 121 |
| Green cover | 3.6% | 6.8% |
| Population | 11,755 | 6,842 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Morningside reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Norman Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Morningside pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, whereas Norman Park is the better pick for parks and reserves.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Morningside, while Norman Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.