Norman Park

Norman Park has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Norman Park's population was approximately 7,396 as of February 2026, reflecting an increase of 539 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 6,857. This growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,357 in June 2024 and 18 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was 3,287 persons per square kilometer, placing Norman Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Its growth rate of 7.9% since the census is within 2.0 percentage points of the national average of 9.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 56.6% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data for areas not covered by this data or years post-2032.

These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Future population dynamics anticipate lower quartile growth across statistical areas nationwide, with Norman Park expected to increase by 163 persons to reach a total of approximately 7,559 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 1.7% over the 17-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Norman Park recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Norman Park averaged approximately 17 new dwelling approvals annually over recent years. Between FY21 and FY25, 86 homes were approved, with an additional 11 approved in FY26 to date. On average, 5.3 people moved to the area for each dwelling built during these years.

This supply lagged demand significantly, indicating heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction value of new properties was $791,000, suggesting developers focused on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY26, $335,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, predominantly reflecting residential focus. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Norman Park had 52.0% less development activity per person as of recent data. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

New building activity comprised 85.0% detached houses and 15.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. Developers built more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (70.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. Norman Park had approximately 492 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its established status. Population forecasts indicate it will gain 124 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Norman Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified a total of 22 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Norman Park Ferry Terminal Upgrade, Eastbourne Norman Park, Banksii, 169 Wellington Road, and Cross River Rail - Woolloongabba Station. The following list details those most relevant.

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Norman Park ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Norman Park has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.8% in September 2025, below Greater Brisbane's 4.0%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.2%.

As of September 2025, 4,864 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 1.2% below Greater Brisbane's rate. Workforce participation was high at 82.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. Census responses showed 30.5% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.

Professional & technical had notably high concentration with levels at 1.6 times the regional average. Manufacturing had limited presence at 3.4%, compared to 6.4% regionally. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited as indicated by working population vs resident population count. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 1.2% while labour force increased by 1.0%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. This contrasted with Greater Brisbane where employment grew by 3.8%, labour force expanded by 3.3%, and unemployment fell 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Norman Park. Applying these projections to Norman Park's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The Norman Park SA2's income level is among the top percentile nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Norman Park SA2 is $73,091 and the average income stands at $99,548. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's median income is $58,236 and average income is $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $80,334 for median income and $109,413 for average income as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Norman Park rank highly nationally, between the 95th and 96th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 34.6% of the population (2,559 individuals) fall within the $4000+ income range, differing from patterns across the region where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 33.3%. A significant 49.1% earn above $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 13.9% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 96th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Norman Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Norman Park, as per the latest Census evaluation, 69.5% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 30.5% being semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is compared to Brisbane's metropolitan area, which had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Norman Park stood at 24.2%, with mortgaged properties at 41.7% and rented ones at 34.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, exceeding the Brisbane metro average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Norman Park was $450, higher than Brisbane's $380. Nationally, Norman Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Norman Park features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 72.2% of all households, consisting of couples with children (36.0%), couples without children (26.0%), and single parent families (9.0%). Non-family households make up the remaining 27.8%, with lone person households at 20.9% and group households comprising 6.9% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Greater Brisbane average.

Educational achievement in Norman Park places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Norman Park's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 50.6% hold university qualifications, compared to QLD's 25.7% and Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 34.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.9%) and graduate diplomas (5.4%). Vocational pathways account for 23.8%, with advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 13.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.4% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.0% in primary, 8.5% in tertiary, and 7.7% in secondary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis shows 31 operational transport stops in Norman Park. These include a mix of train and bus services, with 37 different routes providing a total of 3,298 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 185 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Car use dominates at 78%, while train and bus usage stands at 8% and 5% respectively. Average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.4.

According to the 2021 Census, 30.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 471 trips daily across all routes, equating to around 106 weekly trips per individual stop.

Norman Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Norman Park shows excellent health outcomes according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 70% of the total population (5,206 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common conditions are mental health issues affecting 8.3% of residents and asthma impacting 7.2%. A significant majority, 76.2%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 10.8% of residents aged 65 and over (795 people), lower than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, with national rankings broadly inline with the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Norman Park records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Norman Park's cultural diversity aligns with the broader area: 79.0% were born in Australia, 90.1% are citizens, and 90.3% speak English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, at 49.1%. Judaism, however, is overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 0.1%.

Top ancestry groups are English (28.2%), Australian (22.5%), and Irish (12.1%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: German (4.5% vs regional 4.2%), Scottish (8.7% vs 7.4%), and French (0.6% vs 0.5%) are overrepresented in Norman Park.

Norman Park's population is younger than the national pattern

Norman Park's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years, which is somewhat younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Norman Park has a higher concentration of residents aged 45-54 (14.8%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (3.3%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 has grown from 2.1% to 3.3%, while those aged 15-24 increased from 13.4% to 14.4%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has declined from 16.6% to 15.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Norman Park. The strongest projected growth is in the 45-54 age cohort, with a 14% increase adding 157 residents to reach 1,248. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 5-14 age cohorts.