Norman Park

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, Norman Park's population is estimated at around 7,365 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 523 people (7.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,842 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 7,347 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 10 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,347 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Norman Park's 7.6% growth since census positions it within 2.1 percentage points of the national average (9.7%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 56.99999999999999% 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. Moving forward with demographic trends, lower quartile growth of national areas is anticipated, with the Norman Park statistical area (Lv2) expected to grow by 167 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 2.0% 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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Norman Park had approximately 17 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, about 86 homes were approved, with an additional 11 approved in FY-26 to date. This results in an average of 5.3 people moving to the area per dwelling built over these years.

The high demand relative to supply may put upward pressure on prices and increase competition among buyers. Developers focus on the premium market, constructing new properties at an average cost of $914,000. Commercial approvals this financial year totalled $335,000, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Norman Park has significantly less development activity, being 52.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction may reinforce demand and pricing for existing dwellings.

Nationally, development activity in Norman Park is also lower, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints. New building activity comprises 82.0% detached houses and 18.0% medium to high-density housing, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes. With around 467 people per dwelling approval, Norman Park indicates a developed market. Population forecasts estimate an increase of 145 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond projections.

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 has identified 21 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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Employment conditions in Norman Park demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Norman Park has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.8% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 1.2%.

As of September 2025, 4,863 residents were employed, below Greater Brisbane's 4.0% unemployment rate and above its 64.5% workforce participation rate at 78.4%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Professional & technical employment is notably concentrated, at 1.6 times the regional average, while manufacturing is lower at 3.6% compared to the region's 6.4%. Local employment opportunities appear limited due to Census working population vs resident population counts.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.2%, labour force by 1.0%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a 0.5 percentage point drop in unemployment. As of 25-Nov-25, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Norman Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Norman Park has high incomes nationally. The median income is $69,401 and the average is $95,276. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimates for September 2025 are approximately $76,279 (median) and $104,718 (average). According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Norman Park rank highly nationally, between the 94th and 95th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 33.8% of residents earn over $4,000 weekly. A significant 48.5% earn above $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 14.0% of income and residents rank high in disposable income, at the 95th percentile. 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 in Norman Park, 69.0% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 31.0% comprising semi-detached, apartments, and other dwelling types. In comparison, Brisbane metro had 52.7% houses and 47.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Norman Park stood at 24.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.2% and rented ones at 34.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, exceeding the Brisbane metro average of $2,500. The median weekly rent in Norman Park was $450, compared to Brisbane metro's $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 71.4% of all households, including 35.3% couples with children, 26.0% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 28.6%, with lone person households at 21.4% and group households comprising 7.3%. The median household size is 2.6 people, 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

Norman Park's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 50.0% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. The area's most common university qualification is the Bachelor degree at 33.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.8% and graduate diplomas at 5.3%. Vocational pathways account for 24.3% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 14.0%.

Educational participation is high in Norman Park, with 31.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.8% in primary education, 8.7% in tertiary education, and 7.5% pursuing secondary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 28 active stops operating within Norman Park. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 37 individual routes servicing these stops, providing a total of 3,298 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 184 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 471 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 117 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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Norman Park, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 65% of the total population (4783 people), compared to 73.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 8.3 and 7.1% of residents respectively.

A total of 76.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.9% across Greater Brisbane. Norman Park has 10.3% of residents aged 65 and over (758 people), which is lower than the 11.3% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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 78.5%, with 89.9% being citizens and 89.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 49.0%. Judaism, at 0.2%, was slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane's 0.2%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (28.3%), Australian (22.2%), and Irish (12.0%). French (0.7%) was notably overrepresented compared to the regional figure of 0.8%. Scottish (8.8%) and German (4.5%) also showed slight overrepresentation compared to their respective regional percentages of 8.7% and 4.1%.

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 years, which is somewhat younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Norman Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 45-54 (14.5%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (2.9%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the 75-84 age group has grown from 2.1% to 2.9% of Norman Park's population. Conversely, the 5-14 age cohort has declined from 12.8% to 12.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Norman Park. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 15%, adding 164 residents and reaching a total of 1,232. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 5-14 age cohorts.