Normanhurst

Normanhurst is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the population of Normanhurst is estimated at around 5,785 people. This reflects an increase of 398 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,387 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 5,707 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 108 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,617 persons per square kilometer, placing Normanhurst in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 7.4% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (5.8%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for Normanhurst was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 92.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Normanhurst is expected to grow by 296 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 3.8% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Normanhurst according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Normanhurst shows approximately 13 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 65 homes. As of FY26, four approvals have been recorded. Each dwelling has accommodated an average of 2.4 new residents per year between FY21 and FY25, reflecting robust demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average value of $751,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

This financial year, $1.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Normanhurst has 14.0% less new development per person and ranks among the 33rd percentile of areas assessed nationally, suggesting limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing dwellings. This is below the national average, indicating the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. New building activity consists of 91.0% standalone homes and 9.0% attached dwellings, preserving Normanhurst's suburban character with an emphasis on detached housing that attracts space-seeking buyers.

With around 504 people per dwelling approval, Normanhurst exhibits a developed market. Future projections estimate Normanhurst to add 218 residents by 2041 based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Normanhurst has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

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Employment performance in Normanhurst has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Normanhurst has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate was 6.4% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.0% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. In December 2025, 2,734 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.2% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Normanhurst was at 62.6%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Census responses indicated that 58.4% of residents worked from home, with Covid-19 lockdown impacts considered. Employment among residents is concentrated in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors. Notably, employment levels in education & training are at 1.6 times the regional average, while retail trade shows lower representation at 6.8% compared to the regional average of 9.3%.

The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in December 2025, employment increased by 1.0%, and labour force also grew by 1.0%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.2% and labour force expand by 2.3%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insights into potential future demand within Normanhurst. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Normanhurst's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localised population projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Normanhurst had a median income among taxpayers of $57,445 with an average level standing at $86,350. This is among the highest in Australia compared to levels of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year ended June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $62,535 (median) and $94,001 (average) as of September 2025. According to the Census conducted in August 2021, household incomes rank at the 92nd percentile ($2,590 weekly). Income analysis shows that the $4000+ earnings band captures 32.3% of the community (1,868 individuals), contrasting with the region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. The district demonstrates considerable affluence with 45.3% earning over $3,000 per week. High housing costs consume 16.1% of income, however strong earnings still place disposable income at the 91st percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Normanhurst is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Normanhurst, as per the latest Census, consisted of 79.0% houses and 20.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is compared to Sydney metro's 75.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Normanhurst was higher than that of Sydney metro at 35.6%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (44.7%) or rented (19.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,000, exceeding the Sydney metro average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $550, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Normanhurst's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Normanhurst features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 81.4% of all households, including 48.2% couples with children, 23.5% couples without children, and 9.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 18.6%, consisting of 17.2% lone person households and 1.6% group households. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7 people.

Normanhurst demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

In Normanhurst, 49.0% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and the New South Wales average of 32.2%. This high educational attainment positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 29.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational pathways account for 22.7% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 10.4% and certificates comprising 12.3%.

Educational participation is notably high in Normanhurst, with 31.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.7% in primary education, 9.4% in secondary education, and 6.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Normanhurst has 45 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 40 routes, collectively facilitating 3696 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 195 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most commutes are outward-bound. Car remains the dominant mode at 77%, while train usage stands at 15%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 58.4% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 528 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 82 weekly trips per individual stop.

Normanhurst's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Normanhurst. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were assessed by AreaSearch to be low among the general population, nearing the nation's average for older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover was found to be exceptionally high at approximately 61% of the total population (3,528 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions were mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 6.9 and 6.8% of residents respectively, while 70.9% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents showed low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 19.5% of residents aged 65 and over (1,128 people), higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors were above average but ranked lower nationally than the broader population.

Normanhurst was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Normanhurst has a high level of cultural diversity, with 36.0% of its population born overseas and 30.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Normanhurst, comprising 52.4% of the population. Hinduism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 4.3% of Normanhurst's population versus 5.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (22.9%), Australian (21.6%), and Chinese (10.2%). Other ethnic groups with notable divergences include Hungarian at 0.5% in Normanhurst compared to 0.3% regionally, Korean at 1.8% versus 1.1%, and Russian at 0.6% versus 0.4%.

Normanhurst's median age exceeds the national pattern

Normanhurst's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and somewhat older than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Normanhurst has a notably over-represented cohort of 45-54 year-olds at 14.6%, while the 25-34 year-old group is under-represented at 6.0%. Post-2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group grew from 13.0% to 15.3%, but the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 7.3% to 6.0%. By 2041, Normanhurst's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 89%, adding 159 residents to reach 339. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 93% of the population growth, while declines are projected for the 25-34 and 15-24 age groups.