NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
Norah Head, NSW, 2263
Desirability index
#86 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Norah Head is a small locality in the Central Coast (NSW) area, home to around 1,149 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,717 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-6%), roughly 2364.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $570 (flats $450, houses $600), strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 1,149
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $1,711
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 61 of 477
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 52%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 31 / 24 / 10
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $450
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $570
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 230
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 2,717
- Against the person
- 859
- Against property
- 848
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 2,364.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 1 residents
- State safety percentile
- 47.7th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -6.4%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order193
- Breach Bail Conditions442
- Domestic Violence Related Assault201
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment344
- Malicious Damage To Property238
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
32 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bungary Rd Before Henderson St
- Denison St At Bungary Rd
- Denison St At Dyson Dr
- Wilfred Barrett Dr Before Bungary Rd
- Wilfred Barrett Dr Opp Noraville Cemetery
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
60 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
June 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Business identification sign; Hours of operation and trading; Supporting Development40 BUSH STREET NORAH HEAD 2263Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure28 BUNGARY ROAD NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
March 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 VIEW STREET NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool14 BUNGARY ROAD NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
2025· 6 proposals
November 2025
- Subdivision8 BUSH STREET NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
October 2025
- Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 MITCHELL STREET NORAH HEAD 2263Additional Information Requested
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home10 SOLDIERS POINT DRIVE NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
August 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure28 MAITLAND STREET NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure30 BUNGARY ROAD NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Business identification sign; Hours of operation and trading; Supporting Development40 BUSH STREET NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
2024· 10 proposals
December 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool7 MATHEWS STREET NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 BELLEVISTA CLOSE NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
September 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure48 SOLDIERS POINT DRIVE NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
August 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Business identification sign; Hours of operation and trading; Supporting Development40 BUSH STREET NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
July 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure38 SOLDIERS POINT DRIVE NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 MEREDITH CLOSE NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
June 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure48 SOLDIERS POINT DRIVE NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
May 2024
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure2 Young Street, Norah HeadDetermined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool25 BUNGARY ROAD NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 KENDALL CRESCENT NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
2023· 11 proposals
November 2023
- Temporary building, structure or use; Retail Premise; Market32 VICTORIA STREET NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 CLIFF STREET NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
August 2023
- Secondary dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development28 BUNGARY ROAD NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
- Dwelling; Demolition25 BUNGARY ROAD NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces6 BARTON STREET NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
July 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing10 MATHEWS STREET NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
June 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development8 HENDERSON STREET NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
May 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development16 VICTORIA STREET NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
February 2023
- Dwelling5 LAWSON STREET NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
January 2023
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision of land; Other25 SOLDIERS POINT DRIVE NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development37 KENDALL CRESCENT NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
2022· 10 proposals
December 2022
- Other40 BUSH STREET NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
November 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces6 BUSH STREET NORAH HEAD 2263Withdrawn
September 2022
- Other40 BUSH STREET NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
July 2022
- Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development38 SOLDIERS POINT DRIVE NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
June 2022
- Dwelling4 BALD STREET NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development9 BALD STREET NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
May 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development5 MEREDITH CLOSE NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
April 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing15 BAYNTON STREET NORAH HEAD 2263Determined
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision of land2 YOUNG STREET NORAH HEAD 2263Withdrawn
2021· 16 proposals
16 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 3 proposals
3 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
41 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Norah Head PatisserieBakery
69 Bungary Road, Norah Head
- Norah Head Beauty CentreBeauty salon
69 Bungary Road, Norah Head
- Bench (5)
- Bungary Rd at Paterson StBus stop
- Bungary Rd at View StBus stop
- Bungary Rd before Henderson StBus stop
- Bungary Rd before Maitland StBus stop
- Bungary Rd opp Denison StBus stop
- Bungary Rd opp Henderson StBus stop
- Denison St after Kendall CresBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Brush Street ReservePark
- Mazlin ReservePark
- Toukley Lions ParkPark
- Young Street ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Norah Head Lightstation PrecinctBush Street, Norah HeadSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 12
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 90.0/100
- Cohort rank
- #86 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Bungary Rd Before Henderson Sttransport
- Denison St At Bungary Rdtransport
- Denison St At Dyson Drtransport
- Wilfred Barrett Dr Before Bungary Rdtransport
- Wilfred Barrett Dr Opp Noraville Cemeterytransport
- Norah Head Lightstation PrecinctheritageBush Street, Norah HeadSHR
- Brush Street Reservegovernmentpark
- Mazlin Reservegovernmentpark
- Toukley Lions Parkgovernmentpark
- Young Street Reservegovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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