NSW · The Hills Shire Council
Norwest, NSW, 2153
Desirability index
#133 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Norwest is a smaller suburban community in the The Hills Shire area, home to around 4,688 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 1,426 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025, roughly 304.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $800 (flats $685, houses $870), strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 4,688
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $2,207
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 197 of 1,979
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,823
- Employment rate
- 58.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 110 / 137 / 952
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)
- $685
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $870
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $800
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 382
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)
- 1,426
- Against the person
- 440
- Against property
- 712
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 304.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 11 residents
- State safety percentile
- 19.3th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -0.3%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault108
- Fraud194
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment169
- Malicious Damage To Property138
- Steal From Motor Vehicle82
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
84 public transport stops in this suburb
- Norwest Bvd After Edgewater Dr
- Norwest Bvd Before Solent Cct
- Norwest Bvd Opp Bedford College
- Norwest Station, Platform 1
- Norwest Station, Platform 2
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Check signage. Reduce your speed. This project will transform the existing footpath into a new shared path, improving safety and connectivity for both pedestrians and cyclists travelling through the precinct, including those accessing Norwest Metro Station and nearby business areas.<strong>Lane closures or stop/slow traffic control may cause minor delays and affect travel times.</strong>Norwest Boulevard, Windsor Road14 Apr 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
245 planning-related records
2026· 19 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; High technology industry; Data centre3 BROOKHOLLOW AVENUE NORWEST 2153Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure57 WINDSOR ROAD NORWEST 2153Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; High technology industry; Data centre3 BROOKHOLLOW AVENUE NORWEST 2153Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure57 WINDSOR ROAD NORWEST 2153Rejected
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support28 Banyan Ave, NorwestAdditional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support32 Banyan Avenue, NorwestAdditional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support30 Banyan Avenue, NorwestAdditional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation77 Windsor Road, NorwestAdditional Information Requested
- Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise34 BROOKHOLLOW AVENUE NORWEST 2153Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure27 Banyan Avenue NorwestAdditional Information Requested
April 2026
- Restaurant or cafe; Business premises; Medical centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Shop40-42 SOLENT CIRCUIT NORWEST 2153Under Assessment
- Subdivision69 WINDSOR ROAD NORWEST 2153Under Assessment
- Medical centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia40-42 SOLENT CIRCUIT NORWEST 2153Under Assessment
March 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; High technology industry; Data centre3 BROOKHOLLOW AVENUE NORWEST 2153Determined
February 2026
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Advertising structureBANYAN AVENUE NORWEST 2153Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Advertising structure3 Firewheel Place, Norwest NSW 2153Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Recreation facility (outdoor)7 SPURWAY DRIVE NORWEST 2153Under Assessment
January 2026
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure3 BROOKHOLLOW AVENUE NORWEST 2153Under Assessment
- Office Premise; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia7 MAITLAND PLACE NORWEST 2153Withdrawn
2025· 36 proposals
November 2025
- SubdivisionMACKILLOP DRIVE NORWEST 2153Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation facility (indoor)40-42 SOLENT CIRCUIT NORWEST 2153Determined
- Signage; Restaurant or cafe; Business premises; Medical centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Business identification sign; Shop40 SOLENT CIRCUIT NORWEST 2153Determined
- Subdivision8 MAITLAND PLACE NORWEST 2153Determined
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure15-19 SPURWAY DRIVE NORWEST 2153Determined
October 2025
- Attached dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation89 WINDSOR ROAD NORWEST 2153Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure65-67 Windsor Road, NORWEST NSW 2153Determined
- SubdivisionMACKILLOP DRIVE NORWEST 2153Determined
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation38 HORATIO AVENUE NORWEST 2153Withdrawn
September 2025
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure57 WINDSOR ROAD NORWEST 2153Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation113 STONE MASON DRIVE NORWEST 2153Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Group home; Group home (transitional)54 RIDGEHAVEN PLACE NORWEST 2153Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage12 CENTURY CIRCUIT NORWEST 2153Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure3 FIREWHEEL PLACE NORWEST 2153Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 IRONGUM TERRACE NORWEST 2153Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure105 STONE MASON DRIVE NORWEST 2153Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure61 HORATIO AVENUE NORWEST 2153Determined
June 2025
- Subdivision40 SOLENT CIRCUIT NORWEST 2153Determined
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure8 MAITLAND PLACE NORWEST 2153Determined
May 2025
- Signage; Restaurant or cafe; Business premises; Medical centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Business identification sign; Shop40 SOLENT CIRCUIT NORWEST 2153Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah40 TREFFONE AVENUE NORWEST 2153Determined
2024· 44 proposals
44 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 31 proposals
31 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 32 proposals
32 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 48 proposals
48 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 35 proposals
35 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
120 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Commonwealth BankBank
- NABBank
- WestpacBank
- Mullane's HotelBar
36 Brookhollow Avenue
- Bench (28)
- Bike Shed - Norwest Station, Brookhollow AveBicycle Parking
- Transport for NSWBicycle Parking
- 87 Windsor RdBus stop
- Barina Downs Rd before Evesham CtBus stop
- Barina Downs Rd before Hillsborough WayBus 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
- Evesham Court ReservePark
- Fairway Drive ReservePark
- Horatio ParkPark
- Strangers Creek ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 4
- Emergency department
- On site
- Australian Dental SpecialistsColumbia Courtdentist
- Bella Vista Physiotherapyphysiotherapist
- Lakeview Private Hospitalhospital
- The Hills Medical & Dental Centrecentre
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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)
- 19
- Parks (OSM)
- 11
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
- 81.3/100
- Cohort rank
- #133 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Norwest Bvd After Edgewater Drtransport
- Norwest Bvd Before Solent Ccttransport
- Norwest Bvd Opp Bedford Collegetransport
- Norwest Station, Platform 1transport
- Norwest Station, Platform 2transport
- Australian Dental SpecialistshealthColumbia Courtdentist
- Bella Vista Physiotherapyhealthphysiotherapist
- Lakeview Private Hospitalhealthhospital
- The Hills Medical & Dental Centrehealthcentre
- Evesham Court Reservegovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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