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QLD · Brisbane Council
Norman Park, 4170
Est. population · Jun 2025
7,399
Growth (1 yr)
+1.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.4%
Median age
35
Median income
$2,879/wk
Employment rate
75.9%
Languages at home
10.1%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Spanish, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
In Brisbane Council, Norman Park is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. School and preschool provision is plentiful within the local area.
Fitness and outdoor sport options are a real part of local life, not just a distant club trip away. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Daily life works well on foot, with buses and trains also serving the suburb.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
Against similar metro suburbs, community and employment stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with safety less decisive.
At a glance
Norman Park snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$745/wk
Population (ERP)
7,399
+1.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#104
among Metro Brisbane · Established
Safety
44th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
44th
percentile in QLD
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
89th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 60.0/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 15% of Queensland's suburbs
- National rank
- 1017th in Australia
- State rank
- 226th in QLD
- Peer rank
- #104 among Metro Brisbane · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #150 among Metro Brisbane suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Mar 2026)
- $745
Median weekly rent from Queensland RTA rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- RTA bond statistics — Residential Tenancies Authority (Queensland) · Mar 2026 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
7,399(June 2025)
+1.0% annual · +6.4% over 5 years · 44th percentile in QLD
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.0%
- 5-year growth
- +6.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +74
- Change in 5 years
- +444
- Growth rank in QLD
- 44th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~7,850), extrapolated at +1.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 6,842
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $2,879
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 221 of 2,756
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Employment rate
- 75.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,744 / 269 / 515
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2026 to Aug 2026)
- 299
- Against the person
- 39
- Against property
- 184
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 40.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 175 residents
- State safety percentile
- 43.5th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate, partial year)
- +6.4%
Most common offence types
- Drug Offences179
- Other Property Damage75
- Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)495
- Traffic And Related Offences84
- Unlawful Entry103
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- QPS Online Crime Map — Queensland Police Service · Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Aug 2026; Jan 2026 to Aug 2026 · Updated · Calendar-year aggregates
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 10
- Median school ICSEA (10 schools)
- 1,119.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 89th
School list
- Norman Park State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1119 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 29% · 364 students · Top SEA quarter 47% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Brisbane School of Distance EducationCombined · Government · ICSEA 1038 · 63th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 3,100 students · Top SEA quarter 22% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Coorparoo Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1032 · 61th percentile · LBOTE 33% · 407 students · Top SEA quarter 20% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Anglican Church Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1170 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 1,901 students · Top SEA quarter 69% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Lourdes Hill CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1120 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 1,225 students · Top SEA quarter 47% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Seven Hills State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1123 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 487 students · Top SEA quarter 51% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- St Thomas' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1156 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 325 students · Top SEA quarter 62% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Coorparoo State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1132 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 36% · 809 students · Top SEA quarter 54% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Queensland Pathways State CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 964 · 31th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 384 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Morningside State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1075 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 475 students · Top SEA quarter 38% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Avenues Early Learning Centrekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
29 public transport stops in this suburb
- McIlwraith Ave at Katherine Street, stop 28
- McIlwraith Ave at Katherine Street, stop 28
- McIlwraith Ave near Bennetts Rd, stop 26
- McIlwraith Ave near Bennetts Rd, stop 26
- Perth St at St Thomas Primary, stop 31
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
117 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 restaurants · 6 cafes · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 bakeries · 1 places of worship · 4 playgrounds · 1 dog parks
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 10 parks mapped in suburb, 4 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 29 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 15 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 88/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.88
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.32
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.46
Food & drink(9)
- Golden K BakeryBakery
- Dovetail on OverendCafe
85 Overend Street
- Grumpy Monkey's Coffee NookCafe
- Happy CafeCafe
130 Bennetts Road, Norman Park
- Hello GarryCafe
Unit 1 112 Bennetts Road, Norman Park
- Sip n' ScoopCafe
- The Koffee CoCafe
- Chang Rai ThaiRestaurant
- Red Galanga Asian CuisineRestaurant
Unit 3 112 Bennetts Road, Norman Park
Shopping(3)
- Star MartConvenience store
- FoodworksSupermarket
Community(2)
- Avenues Early Learning CentreKindergarten
- Norman Park State SchoolSchool
Health & services(3)
- Norman Park Specialist CentreClinic
126 McIlwraith Avenue, Norman Park
- Bennetts Road Family PracticeMedical clinic
- healthSAVEPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(25)
- Dog park
- Club LimeGym
- Beak Street ParkPark
- Brisbane City CouncilPark
- Donaldson Street ParkPark
- Overend Street ParkPark
- Park (2)
- Pattison ParkPark
- Rollo ParkPark
15 Scott Street, Norman Park
- Vectis Street ParkPark
- Wilson ParkPark
- Playground (4)
- Club LimeSports centre
- David Wilson FieldSports field
- Field 2Sports field
- Field 3Sports field
- Field 4Sports field
- Smith Field 1Sports field
- Smith Field 2Sports field
- Smith Field 3Sports field
- Sports field
Entertainment(1)
- Viewpoint
Transport(17)
16 bus stops · 1 train stations
Other(31)
- CellarbrationsAlcohol
Unit 5 183 Bennetts Road, Norman Park
- ArtWorld Studio GalleryArt
- Bbq (2)
- Bench (6)
- Bicycle Parking
- Hoppy's Car WashCar wash
- Hoppy's Hand WashCar wash
- Drinking water (4)
- Poppy RoseFlorist
- Frank Street StoreGift
- BarberholicHairdresser
- Epic Hair DesignsHairdresser
- Integrity HairHairdresser
181 Bennetts Road, Norman Park
- Krop HairHairdresser
- 4cyte PathologyLaboratory
- Norman Park LaundromatLaundry
- KindredMidwife
- Norman Park Central NewsNewsagent
- Norman Park park 'n' rideParking
- Parking (6)
- CaltexPetrol station
164 Bennetts Road, Norman Park
- Norman Park Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box (4)
- Norman ParkPost office
- Public toilets
- Rugby Union ClubPublic toilets
- Shelter (9)
- Wynnum Rd at Balmoral Street, stop 21Shelter
- Telephone (2)
- Vending machine (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
7 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Beak Street ParkPark
- Donaldson Street ParkPark
- Overend Street ParkPark
- Pattison ParkPark
- Rollo ParkPark
- Vectis Street ParkPark
- Wilson ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 12
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Norman Park Uniting Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 5
- Nearest hospital
- Saint Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane (2.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- 4cyte PathologyLaboratory
- Bennetts Road Family PracticeDoctor
- KindredMidwife
- Norman Park Specialist CentreMcIlwraith AvenueClinic
- healthSAVEPharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 122
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 16.5
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 28° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 493 mm · ~62 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 343 mm · ~43 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 144 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 249 mm · ~31 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Heritage
3 heritage places
- Brisbane City Council Tramway Substation No 9 (former)State heritage place
- EulaliaState heritage place
- Norman Park State SchoolState heritage place
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Queensland Bushfire Prone Area mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Griffith
- Member of Parliament
- Renee COFFEY (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 123,916
- Turnout (2025)
- 90.1%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.9 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 34.1%Labor 65.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.3 km away).
Coalition 34.0%Labor 66.0%
Similar Labor lean to the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Norman ParkLabor 64.1% · Coalition 35.9% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- Norman Park SouthLabor 64.8% · Coalition 35.2% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
- Seven HillsLabor 68.6% · Coalition 31.4% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- CoorparooLabor 76.2% · Coalition 23.8% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- Morningside SouthLabor 67.8% · Coalition 32.2% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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