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, as of November 2025, Norman Park's estimated population is around 7,354. This reflects an increase of 512 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,842. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 7,348 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 10 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,342 persons per square kilometer, placing Norman Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Norman Park's 7.5% growth since census positions it within 1.4 percentage points of the national average (8.9%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing 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 Norman Park expected to grow by 167 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain 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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data indicates Norman Park has seen approximately 17 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 86 homes were approved, with an additional 5 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, suggesting demand outpaces supply, which typically influences prices upwards and intensifies competition among buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $914,000, indicating developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, $81,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, predominantly reflecting residential focus. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Norman Park has significantly less development activity, at 52.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction often reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. Nationally, this activity is also lower, potentially indicating market maturity or 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 suited to buyers seeking space. With approximately 467 people per dwelling approval, Norman Park demonstrates a developed market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is projected to grow by 156 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones 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 2.6% in June 2025, below Greater Brisbane's 4.1%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.6%. Workforce participation was high at 78.4%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key employment industries included health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Professional & technical services had notably high representation, at 1.6 times the regional average.

Conversely, manufacturing showed lower representation at 3.6% versus the regional average of 6.4%. The area's predominantly residential nature may limit local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.6%, labour force grew by 2.8%, and unemployment decreased by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 4.4% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a 0.4 percentage point drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall 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 employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations 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 data for financial year 2022 shows Norman Park's median income at $69,399 and average income at $95,265. This is higher than Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520. By September 2025, estimates based on a 13.99% Wage Price Index growth suggest median income will be approximately $79,108 and average income around $108,593. The 2021 Census ranks Norman Park's household, family, and personal incomes between the 94th and 95th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 33.8% of individuals earn over $4,000 weekly, compared to surrounding regions where 33.3% earn between $1,500 and $2,999. A significant 48.5% earn above $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 14.0% of income, with residents ranking in the 95th 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Norman Park, as per the latest Census, 69.0% of dwellings were houses while 31.0% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Brisbane's metropolitan area which 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, higher than Brisbane's average of $2,500. Weekly rent median was $450 compared to Brisbane'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 constitute 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 account for 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, 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. Specifically, 50.0% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% across Australia. This educational advantage is primarily driven by bachelor degrees (33.9%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.8%) and graduate diplomas (5.3%). Vocational pathways account for 24.3%, with advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 14.0%.

Educational participation is high, 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. Norman Park State School serves the local area, enrolling 393 students as of a recent count. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with an Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) score of 1124. Secondary educational options are available in surrounding areas due to limited local capacity (5.3 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 13.5).

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

The analysis of public transportation in Norman Park shows that there are currently 28 operational transport stops. These include a combination of train and bus services. A total of 34 different routes serve these stops, collectively facilitating 3,184 weekly passenger journeys.

The accessibility of the transport system is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing just 184 meters away from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 454 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 113 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, with very low prevalence rates for common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover stands at approximately 65%, covering 4776 people, compared to Greater Brisbane's 73.8%. Nationally, this figure is 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 8.3% and 7.1% of residents respectively. A total of 76.4% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Brisbane's 74.9%. Norman Park has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 10.3%, with 757 people, compared to Greater Brisbane's 11.3%. Health outcomes among seniors in Norman Park are strong and align 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 was found to have cultural diversity roughly in line with the wider region, with 78.5% born in Australia, 89.9% being citizens, and 89.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 49.0% of Norman Park's population. The most significant overrepresentation was found in Judaism, which made up 0.2% of the population compared to the region's 0.2%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (28.3%), Australian (22.2%), and Irish (12.0%). Notably, French ethnicity was slightly overrepresented at 0.7%, Scottish at 8.8%, and German at 4.5% compared to regional averages of 0.8%, 8.7%, and 4.1% respectively.

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. It 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 (14.5%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (2.9%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population proportion of those aged 75-84 has grown from 2.1% to 2.9%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 5-14 has declined from 12.8% to 12.1%. By 2041, Norman Park's population is forecasted to undergo significant demographic changes. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 16%, adding 165 residents and reaching a total of 1,232. In contrast, the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are projected to decrease in population.