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Norman Park

QLD 4170 • Greater Brisbane

6,842
Population (2021)
$149,708
Median Household Income
2.20 km²
Area
$450/wk
Median Rent
Inner-CityFamily-FriendlyLeafyHeritage HomesYoung Professionals

About Norman Park

Norman Park is an established inner-city suburb located approximately 6 km east of Brisbane CBD in Queensland. With a population of around 6,842 residents, it is a medium-density residential area covering 2.3 square kilometres within the City of Brisbane's Morningside Ward. The suburb is characterised by a mix of Queenslander-style homes on elevated blocks and modern townhouses, attracting a demographic predominantly aged 20 to 39 with a strong owner-occupier rate of 64%.

Norman Park offers a relaxed, leafy lifestyle with excellent proximity to the city. Residents enjoy local parks, the nearby Norman Creek bikeway, and easy access to cafés and shops along Wynnum Road. The suburb appeals to young professionals and families seeking the balance of inner-city convenience with a quieter, village-like atmosphere. Hawthorne and Bulimba's dining and retail precincts are just minutes away.

Norman Park falls under postcode 4170 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bulimba electorate.

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📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4170
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Inner East
LGA / Council
Brisbane
Federal Electorate
Griffith
State Electorate
Bulimba
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.48°, 153.06°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
2.20 km²
Elevation
21m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Norman Park
0.5 km
6 min
Morningside
1.2 km
15 min
Coorparoo
1.5 km
18 min
East Brisbane (CityCat)
1.8 km
22 min

Bus Services

  • 230, 235 — Brisbane CBD via Wynnum Road 15-20 min
  • 204 — Carindale via Old Cleveland Road 20 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
6.3 km
By Train
12 min
By Bus
15-20 min
By Car (Peak)
20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
12 min

🛣️ Excellent rail access via Norman Park station on Cleveland Line

Walkability Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot with good access to shops and transit along Wynnum Road

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Brisbane Local Government Area, which contains Norman Park. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
832.9 / 100k
2yr Down 25.0% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
371.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 77.2%
Non-FV assault
713.9 / 100k
2yr Up 17.9% 10yr Up 138.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
29 / 100k
2yr Down 15.0% 10yr Up 83.4%
Steal from vehicle
616.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 28.4%
View all offence categories for Brisbane →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$450
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,600
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
35 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2.2%

50 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,287
Census 2021
6,842
▲ 8.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$57,668
Personal Income 2021
$67,912
▲ 17.8% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$67,912 / yr
$1306/wk
Household
$149,708 / yr
$2879/wk
Family
$178,828 / yr
$3439/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,224
Born Overseas 1,430

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 266
  • 2. New Zealand 191
  • 3. South Africa 80
  • 4. Ireland 60
  • 5. China 47
  • 6. United States 47
  • 7. Canada 41
  • 8. Scotland 41
  • 9. India 39
  • 10. Thailand 33

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,870
Australian 2,255
Irish 1,219
Scottish 891
German 457
Italian 325
Chinese 209
Dutch 125
Greek 117
Indian 97

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,780
Both parents born in Australia
1,781
Both parents born overseas
1,078
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.5%
No Religion
45.8%
Buddhism
1.3%
Hinduism
0.9%
Islam
0.5%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
428 (6.3%)
5-14 years
878 (12.8%)
15-19 years
427 (6.2%)
20-24 years
511 (7.5%)
25-34 years
1,164 (17.0%)
35-44 years
1,120 (16.4%)
45-54 years
1,003 (14.7%)
55-64 years
672 (9.8%)
65-74 years
439 (6.4%)
75-84 years
143 (2.1%)
85+ years
53 (0.8%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norman Park known for? +

Norman Park is an established inner-city suburb located approximately 6 km east of Brisbane CBD in Queensland. With a population of around 6,842 residents, it is a medium-density residential area covering 2.3 square kilometres within the City of Brisbane's Morningside Ward.

How far is Norman Park from Brisbane CBD? +

Norman Park is approximately 6.3 km from Brisbane CBD. By car, the journey takes around 12 min off-peak and 20 min during peak hours.

Does Norman Park have public transport? +

Norman Park is served by Norman Park (0.5 km away) on the Cleveland Line. Bus services also connect to Brisbane CBD via Wynnum Road. The commute to Brisbane CBD takes approximately 12 min by car.

What is the population of Norman Park? +

According to the 2021 Census, Norman Park has a population of approximately 6,842 residents. It is a well-established suburb within the Brisbane (City).

Is Norman Park a good place to live? +

Norman Park offers a comfortable suburban lifestyle with access to local amenities and services. It suits a range of residents from families to retirees, depending on personal preferences for pace of life and proximity to urban centres.

What is the postcode for Norman Park? +

The postcode for Norman Park, QLD is 4170.