Norman Park
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Norman Park's population is around 7362 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 505 people (7.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6857 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7357 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 10 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3272 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Norman Park's 7.4% growth since census positions it within 1.5 percentage points of the national average (8.9%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 56.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Considering the projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth of Australian statistical areas is anticipated, with the area expected to grow by 163 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, with an increase of 2.1% in total over the 17 years.

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 has averaged approximately 17 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 86 homes. As of FY26, 5 approvals have been recorded. On average, 5.3 people moved to the area each year for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating demand significantly outpaces supply. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $791,000, targeting the premium market with high-end developments.

In FY26, $335,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Norman Park shows substantially reduced construction, with 52.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. The area's new development consists of 85.0% detached dwellings and 15.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving its suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests, indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures.

Norman Park indicates a mature market with around 492 people per approval. Looking ahead, Norman Park is expected to grow by 158 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Norman Park has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

AreaSearch has identified 23 projects that are likely to impact the area, with Norman Park Ferry Terminal Upgrade, Backflow Device Maintenance at New Farm Park, New Farm Park Playground Re-decking, and Social Housing Development on Wellington Road East Brisbane being key among them. The following list details those most relevant:.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Norman Park performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Norman Park has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.5% in June 2025, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.6%. As of June 2025, 4,914 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.5% below Greater Brisbane's and workforce participation at 78.3%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Professional & technical jobs are particularly notable, being 1.6 times the regional average.

Manufacturing is under-represented, with only 3.4% of Norman Park's workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 3.6%, while labour force grew by 2.9%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.7 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4% and a smaller decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Norman Park's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 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

Norman Park had a median taxpayer income of $70,009 and an average income of $95,608 based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is notably high compared to Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $79,803 (median) and $108,984 (average), considering a 13.99% growth in wages since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, Norman Park's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 95th and 96th percentiles. Income analysis shows that 34.6% of the community earns $4,000 or more (2,547 individuals), contrasting with regional levels where earnings between $1,500 and $2,999 dominate at 33.3%. The substantial proportion of high earners (49.1% above $3,000/week) suggests strong economic capacity within the suburb. Housing expenses account for 13.9% of income, while residents' disposable incomes place them in the 96th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Norman Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

As of the latest Census evaluation, dwelling structures in Norman Park consisted of 69.5% houses and 30.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 52.7% houses and 47.3% 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, surpassing Brisbane metro's average of $2,500. Median weekly rent in the area was recorded at $450, slightly higher than Brisbane metro's figure of $440. 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 higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 72.2% of all households, including 36.0% couples with children, 26.0% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 27.8%, consisting of 20.9% lone person households and 6.9% group households. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.4.

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

Educational attainment in Norman Park is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 50.6% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationally. 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% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 13.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.0% in primary education, 8.5% in tertiary education, and 7.7% pursuing secondary education. Norman Park State School provides local educational services within Norman Park, enrolling 393 students as of a recent report. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with an ICSEA score of 1124, indicating significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement. Secondary options are available in surrounding areas. Local school capacity is limited, with only 5.3 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 13.5, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Norman Park has 31 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 34 different routes that facilitate 3,184 weekly passenger trips in total. The transport accessibility is rated as excellent with residents located an average of 185 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 454 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 102 weekly trips per individual stop.

Norman Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results in Norman Park, with younger age groups experiencing very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 69% of Norman Park's total population of 5,101 has private health cover, compared to 73.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 8.3% and 7.2% of residents respectively.

A total of 76.2% of Norman Park residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 74.9% across Greater Brisbane. The area has 10.3% of residents aged 65 and over, equating to 760 people. While health outcomes among seniors in Norman Park are strong, they require more attention than the broader 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 population, born in Australia, was 79.0%, with 90.1% being citizens and 90.3% speaking English only at home, closely matching the wider region's averages. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 49.1%. While Judaism represented 0.2%, this was not significantly different from Greater Brisbane's average.

The top three parental ancestry groups were English (28.2%), Australian (22.5%), and Irish (12.1%). Notably, German ancestry was slightly overrepresented at 4.5% compared to the region's 4.1%. Scottish ancestry remained steady at 8.7%, mirroring regional figures, while French ancestry was slightly underrepresented at 0.6% compared to the region's 0.8%.

Norman Park's population is younger than the national pattern

At 35 years, Norman Park's median age is nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36. This figure 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 (14.7%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (2.9%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 13.4% to 14.2%. Conversely, the population aged 5-14 has declined from 13.0% to 12.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Norman Park. The strongest projected growth is in the 45-54 age group, with an increase of 16%, adding 168 residents to reach a total of 1,248. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups.