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Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh vs Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 5.0 km apart · Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh profile · Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee profile

Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee

Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh and Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee are neighbouring areas with similar population sizes. Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee has a far larger number of schools, and its typical school size is well higher at 920 compared to 641. Access to health services is a major difference, with 73% of homes in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee within a 15-minute walk, compared to just 10% in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh. Education levels are high in both, though Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee has a well higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher at 52.1% versus 46.2%.

Everyday life is very similar in both places, with an identical average of 2.9 people per home and almost the same share of people who provide unpaid care. Both areas are far above the national figure for high earners and working-from-home rates. Since 2011, some of the gaps between them have narrowed, including the difference in the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week and the proportion of residents who completed Year 12.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +967 larger in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh gap widening
19,158 88th pct 18,191 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18,027
  • First area, 2016: 18,531
  • First area, 2021: 19,158
  • Second area, 2011: 17,247
  • Second area, 2016: 17,826
  • Second area, 2021: 18,191
Median age in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +2 yrs older in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee gap steady
41 yrs 57th pct 43 yrs 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 39 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 40 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 42 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 43 yrs
First Nations in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +0.2 pts higher in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh gap steady
0.7% 17th pct 0.4% 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.3%
  • First area, 2016: 0.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.4%
Aged 65+ in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +2.2 pts higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee gap steady
17.8% 53rd pct 20.0% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.5%
  • First area, 2016: 16.4%
  • First area, 2021: 17.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%
Under 15 in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +1.4 pts higher in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh gap steady
20.1% 73rd pct 18.7% 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.6%
  • First area, 2016: 20.8%
  • First area, 2021: 20.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.7%
De facto in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +0.7 pts higher in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh gap steady
5.4% 5th pct 4.7% 2nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.5%
  • First area, 2016: 4.7%
  • First area, 2021: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.7%

Age structure

27.7% Older adults (45–64) +0.7 pts ▸ 28.4%
21.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.9 pts 18.8%
20.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +1.4 pts 18.7%
17.8% Seniors (65+) +2.2 pts ▸ 20.0%
12.6% Youth (15–24) +1.5 pts ▸ 14.2%

Marital status

59.0% Married +1.7 pts ▸ 60.7%
27.8% Never married ◂ +0.5 pts 27.3%
6.3% Divorced ◂ +1.2 pts 5.1%
4.9% Widowed +0.5 pts ▸ 5.4%
2.0% Separated ◂ +0.4 pts 1.6%

Age & sex structure

Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh: 1.1% males, 1.6% females; 85+ in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee: 1.5% males, 2.1% females
  • 80–84 in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh: 1.3% males, 1.4% females; 80–84 in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee: 1.2% males, 1.6% females
  • 75–79 in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh: 1.7% males, 1.8% females; 75–79 in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee: 1.9% males, 2.1% females
  • 70–74 in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh: 1.9% males, 2.3% females; 70–74 in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee: 2.3% males, 2.5% females
  • 65–69 in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh: 2.2% males, 2.5% females; 65–69 in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee: 2.1% males, 2.6% females
  • 60–64 in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh: 2.5% males, 2.9% females; 60–64 in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee: 3.0% males, 3.0% females
  • 55–59 in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh: 3.3% males, 3.1% females; 55–59 in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee: 3.3% males, 3.4% females
  • 50–54 in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh: 3.5% males, 4.1% females; 50–54 in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee: 3.8% males, 4.3% females
  • 45–49 in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh: 4.1% males, 4.2% females; 45–49 in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee: 3.5% males, 4.2% females
  • 40–44 in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh: 3.5% males, 3.7% females; 40–44 in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee: 3.2% males, 3.6% females
  • 35–39 in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh: 3.3% males, 3.5% females; 35–39 in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee: 2.5% males, 3.1% females
  • 30–34 in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh: 1.9% males, 2.2% females; 30–34 in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee: 1.6% males, 1.7% females
  • 25–29 in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh: 1.9% males, 1.6% females; 25–29 in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee: 1.6% males, 1.5% females
  • 20–24 in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh: 3.0% males, 2.7% females; 20–24 in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee: 3.2% males, 2.6% females
  • 15–19 in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh: 3.7% males, 3.3% females; 15–19 in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee: 4.3% males, 4.0% females
  • 10–14 in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh: 4.0% males, 3.9% females; 10–14 in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee: 4.3% males, 3.6% females
  • 5–9 in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh: 3.9% males, 3.3% females; 5–9 in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee: 3.4% males, 3.3% females
  • 0–4 in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh: 2.6% males, 2.4% females; 0–4 in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee: 2.3% males, 1.9% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +2.9 pts higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee gap steady
35.3% 76th pct 38.2% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.2%
  • First area, 2016: 31.9%
  • First area, 2021: 35.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.2%

Country of birth

63.2% Australia ◂ +3.5 pts 59.7%
6.2% China +1.8 pts ▸ 7.9%
4.2% England +0.9 pts ▸ 5.2%
3.7% India ◂ +0.9 pts 2.8%
1.5% South Africa +1.4 pts ▸ 2.9%
1.5% New Zealand +0.3 pts ▸ 1.7%
1.4% Philippines ◂ +0.8 pts 0.6%
0.4% Vietnam even 0.4%
0.3% Italy even 0.2%
0.1% Nepal ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Ancestry

31.2% English +1.9 pts ▸ 33.1%
28.9% Australian ◂ +3.6 pts 25.4%
13.7% Chinese +3.0 pts ▸ 16.6%
8.9% Scottish +1.3 pts ▸ 10.2%
9.3% Irish +0.3 pts ▸ 9.6%
5.1% Indian ◂ +0.7 pts 4.4%
3.1% German +0.6 pts ▸ 3.7%
3.0% Italian ◂ +0.4 pts 2.6%
2.1% Filipino ◂ +1.1 pts 0.9%
1.2% Dutch +0.2 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.8% Greek +0.3 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.5% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.6%

Language

Other language in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +1.4 pts higher in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh gap narrowing
28.6% 74th pct 27.2% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.3%
  • First area, 2016: 24.8%
  • First area, 2021: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.2%
Limited English in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +0.6 pts higher in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh gap steady
3.7% 75th pct 3.1% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.3%
  • First area, 2021: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.1%

Language used at home

69.0% English only +1.2 pts ▸ 70.2%
7.1% Mandarin +2.9 pts ▸ 10.0%
3.0% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 2.9%
2.0% Arabic ◂ +1.6 pts 0.3%
1.6% Hindi ◂ +0.4 pts 1.2%
0.7% Tagalog ◂ +0.5 pts 0.2%
0.3% Punjabi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.4% Italian even 0.3%
0.3% Vietnamese even 0.3%
0.2% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

Religion

No religion in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +0.3 pts higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee gap narrowing
37.1% 34th pct 37.4% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.2%
  • First area, 2016: 28.3%
  • First area, 2021: 37.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.4%

Religious affiliation

50.5% Christianity ◂ +0.4 pts 50.1%
37.1% No religion +0.3 pts ▸ 37.4%
3.9% Not stated +0.5 pts ▸ 4.4%
4.0% Hinduism ◂ +0.8 pts 3.2%
2.4% Buddhism ◂ +0.1 pts 2.3%
1.2% Islam ◂ +0.2 pts 1.0%
0.6% Other religions +0.3 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.2% Judaism +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +5.2 pts higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee gap narrowing
79.1% 91st pct 84.3% 99th pct
  • First area, 2011: 69.7%
  • First area, 2016: 74.3%
  • First area, 2021: 79.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 77.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 79.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 84.3%
Bachelor+ in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +5.9 pts higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee gap steady
46.2% 89th pct 52.1% 95th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.0%
  • First area, 2016: 40.0%
  • First area, 2021: 46.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 41.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 45.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.1%
Schools in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +3 more in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee
5 64th pct 8 87th pct
Schools/1k kids in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +1.06 more in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee
1.30 25th pct 2.35 58th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +8 more in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee
46 86th pct 54 89th pct
Students in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +4,158 more in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee
3,204 81st pct 7,362 94th pct
Avg size in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +279 larger in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee
641 75th pct 920 89th pct
ICSEA in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +18 higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee
1,165 100th pct 1,183 100th pct

Highest year of school

79.1% Year 12 +5.2 pts ▸ 84.3%
10.9% Year 10 ◂ +3.7 pts 7.2%
3.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.5 pts 2.3%
2.9% Year 11 ◂ +0.2 pts 2.7%

Highest qualification level

38.5% Bachelor degree +4.6 pts ▸ 43.1%
19.4% Postgraduate degree +2.8 pts ▸ 22.2%
14.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.3 pts 12.8%
11.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +4.9 pts 6.8%
5.1% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.4 pts 4.7%
1.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.4 pts 0.9%

Field of qualification

25.0% Management & commerce +5.2 pts ▸ 30.2%
12.3% Society & culture +1.9 pts ▸ 14.2%
12.9% Engineering & related ◂ +3.0 pts 9.9%
10.1% Health +1.9 pts ▸ 12.0%
9.1% Education ◂ +1.7 pts 7.4%
6.8% Information technology ◂ +2.1 pts 4.7%
5.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.3 pts 4.7%
4.7% Creative arts ◂ +0.2 pts 4.4%
3.8% Architecture & building ◂ +0.6 pts 3.2%
2.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.5 pts 1.8%
1.1% Agriculture & environment even 1.1%

Income

Personal income in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +$105 higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee gap narrowing
$1,003 77th pct $1,108 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: $708
  • First area, 2016: $815
  • First area, 2021: $1,003
  • Second area, 2011: $832
  • Second area, 2016: $949
  • Second area, 2021: $1,108
Household income in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +$452 higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee gap narrowing
$2,781 93rd pct $3,233 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,009
  • First area, 2016: $2,298
  • First area, 2021: $2,781
  • Second area, 2011: $2,565
  • Second area, 2016: $2,810
  • Second area, 2021: $3,233
Family income in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +$506 higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee gap widening
$3,157 91st pct $3,663 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,318
  • First area, 2016: $2,585
  • First area, 2021: $3,157
  • Second area, 2011: $2,714
  • Second area, 2016: $3,242
  • Second area, 2021: $3,663
High earners in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +4.6 pts higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee gap narrowing
23.9% 90th pct 28.5% 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.0%
  • First area, 2016: 16.6%
  • First area, 2021: 23.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.5%
High-income homes in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +5.4 pts higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee gap narrowing
44.7% 96th pct 50.1% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.6%
  • First area, 2016: 32.5%
  • First area, 2021: 44.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.1%

Household income distribution

30.6% $4,000 or more +8.6 pts ▸ 39.3%
23.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.0 pts 21.7%
16.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.3 pts 14.5%
14.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +3.3 pts 10.8%
9.8% Under $650 ◂ +2.0 pts 7.8%

Personal income distribution

36.1% Under $650 ◂ +1.4 pts 34.6%
25.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.4 pts 22.6%
24.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.4 pts 20.7%
11.2% $3,000 or more +6.7 pts ▸ 17.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +1.9 pts higher in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh
26.6% 40th pct 24.7% 28th pct
Mental health in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +1.9 pts higher in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh
7.3% 30th pct 5.4% 13th pct
Needs assistance in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +0.4 pts higher in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh gap steady
4.8% 38th pct 4.4% 30th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.9%
  • First area, 2016: 4.2%
  • First area, 2021: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

8.8% Other condition ◂ +1.1 pts 7.7%
7.6% Asthma ◂ +0.9 pts 6.7%
7.3% Mental health ◂ +1.9 pts 5.4%
6.7% Arthritis +0.2 pts ▸ 6.9%
3.9% Heart disease +0.3 pts ▸ 4.2%
4.2% Diabetes ◂ +0.9 pts 3.3%
3.1% Cancer +0.3 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.9% Dementia +0.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
1.0% Lung condition even 1.0%
0.7% Stroke even 0.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.1% None +1.6 pts ▸ 70.6%
19.7% One condition ◂ +1.2 pts 18.4%
5.1% Two conditions ◂ +0.5 pts 4.6%
1.8% Three or more ◂ +0.1 pts 1.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +1.2 pts higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee gap steady
19.8% 81st pct 21.0% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.8%
  • First area, 2016: 28.6%
  • First area, 2021: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.0%
12.2% 49th pct 12.2% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.2%
  • First area, 2016: 12.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.2%
Unpaid child care in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +1.0 pts higher in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh gap narrowing
31.0% 80th pct 30.0% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.2%
  • First area, 2016: 33.9%
  • First area, 2021: 31.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.0%
Defence service in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +0.3 pts higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee
2.0% 27th pct 2.3% 34th pct
Housework 15h+ in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +0.3 pts higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee gap steady
26.0% 87th pct 26.3% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.4%
  • First area, 2016: 24.3%
  • First area, 2021: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +48 larger in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh
127 39th pct 79 25th pct
Median age in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +5 yrs older in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee
21 yrs 21st pct 26 yrs 64th pct
Year 12 in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +13.5 pts higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee
61.0% 84th pct 74.5% 95th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Median income in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +$100 higher in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh
$762 71st pct $662 55th pct
Household income in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +$844 higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee
$2,781 92nd pct $3,625 100th pct
Indigenous language in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +5.7 pts higher in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh
9.4% 76th pct 3.8% 36th pct

Family & Households

2.9 86th pct 2.9 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.9
  • First area, 2016: 3.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.9
  • Second area, 2011: 3.0
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9
One-parent in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +0.9 pts higher in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh gap steady
9.3% 14th pct 8.4% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.5%
  • First area, 2016: 8.9%
  • First area, 2021: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.4%
Living alone in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +0.5 pts higher in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh gap narrowing
15.6% 13th pct 15.0% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.4%
  • First area, 2016: 15.9%
  • First area, 2021: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.0%

Family composition

70.6% Couples with children ◂ +0.8 pts 69.8%
19.6% Couples without children +1.7 pts ▸ 21.3%
9.3% One-parent families ◂ +0.9 pts 8.4%
0.5% Other families even 0.5%

Household size

28.2% 2 people +2.2 pts ▸ 30.4%
24.9% 4 people ◂ +0.9 pts 24.0%
19.4% 3 people ◂ +1.2 pts 18.2%
15.6% 1 person ◂ +0.5 pts 15.0%
8.9% 5 people ◂ +0.1 pts 8.8%
3.0% 6 or more +0.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +$100 higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee gap narrowing
$550 93rd pct $650 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $400
  • First area, 2016: $510
  • First area, 2021: $550
  • Second area, 2011: $550
  • Second area, 2016: $612
  • Second area, 2021: $650
Mortgage in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +$600 higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee gap widening
$3,000 96th pct $3,600 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,600
  • First area, 2016: $2,500
  • First area, 2021: $3,000
  • Second area, 2011: $3,100
  • Second area, 2016: $3,000
  • Second area, 2021: $3,600
0.80 29th pct 0.80 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.90
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
Renting in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +1.9 pts higher in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh gap widening
17.9% 22nd pct 15.9% 16th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.8%
  • First area, 2016: 16.3%
  • First area, 2021: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.9%
Owned outright in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +5.7 pts higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee gap steady
35.7% 61st pct 41.3% 78th pct
  • First area, 2011: 38.9%
  • First area, 2016: 38.0%
  • First area, 2021: 35.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 43.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.3%
Separate houses in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +7.8 pts higher in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh gap narrowing
82.7% 46th pct 74.9% 34th pct
  • First area, 2011: 88.4%
  • First area, 2016: 84.2%
  • First area, 2021: 82.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 79.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 77.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 74.9%
3+ bedrooms in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +2.8 pts higher in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh gap steady
87.6% 75th pct 84.8% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 88.1%
  • First area, 2016: 88.5%
  • First area, 2021: 87.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 85.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 84.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 84.8%

How homes are owned or rented

44.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +4.4 pts 40.0%
35.7% Owned outright +5.7 pts ▸ 41.3%
17.9% Rented ◂ +1.9 pts 15.9%
1.5% Other tenure +0.7 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.7% Not stated ◂ +0.1 pts 0.6%

Types of homes

82.7% Separate house ◂ +7.8 pts 74.9%
5.3% Flat or apartment +15.1 pts ▸ 20.4%
11.7% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +7.3 pts 4.5%
0.1% Other dwelling ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

39.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.5 pts 35.7%
35.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +10.2 pts 25.2%
13.0% 5 or more +10.9 pts ▸ 23.9%
8.3% 2 bedrooms +3.8 pts ▸ 12.1%
3.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +1.0 pts 2.4%
0.2% Studio / none ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

15.9% $750 or more +22.5 pts ▸ 38.4%
33.5% $550–$749 ◂ +7.5 pts 26.0%
26.0% $350–$549 +1.6 pts ▸ 27.6%
9.8% $200–$349 ◂ +6.5 pts 3.4%
9.2% Under $200 ◂ +8.6 pts 0.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

47.7% $3,000 or more +10.6 pts ▸ 58.3%
25.6% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +7.7 pts 17.9%
11.0% Under $1,000 ◂ +2.0 pts 9.1%
10.9% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +3.1 pts 7.8%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +1.2 pts higher in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh gap narrowing
4.2% 44th pct 3.0% 30th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.6%
  • First area, 2016: 4.4%
  • First area, 2021: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0%
Work from home in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +3.3 pts higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee gap steady
50.4% 99th pct 53.7% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.5%
  • First area, 2016: 5.8%
  • First area, 2021: 50.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.7%
PT commute in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +0.6 pts higher in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh gap steady
2.7% 61st pct 2.0% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.7%
  • First area, 2016: 20.2%
  • First area, 2021: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0%
PT stops in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +25 more in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh
131 89th pct 106 87th pct
Stops/1k in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +1.01 more in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh
6.84 81st pct 5.83 71st pct
Departures/1k in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +18.1 more in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh
1,051.3 59th pct 1,033.1 59th pct
PT routes in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +2 more in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee
7 48th pct 9 57th pct
Stop walk in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +1 longer in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee
2 14th pct 3 29th pct
Drive to city in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +1 longer in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh
24 48th pct 23 46th pct
Reach 30 min in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +967 more in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh
19,158 60th pct 18,191 57th pct
Reach 45 min in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +10,761 more in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh
52,772 56th pct 42,011 48th pct
Transit to city in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +6 longer in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee
80 86th pct 86 96th pct

How people get to work

50.4% Worked at home +3.3 pts ▸ 53.7%
28.7% Car (driver) ◂ +2.9 pts 25.7%
2.5% Train ◂ +0.6 pts 1.9%
1.9% Car (passenger) +0.3 pts ▸ 2.2%
1.3% Walked +0.6 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.2% Bus even 0.2%
0.2% Bicycle ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Motor vehicles per home

43.1% 2 vehicles +1.2 pts ▸ 44.3%
35.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +3.8 pts 31.3%
12.0% 3 vehicles +2.3 pts ▸ 14.4%
5.6% 4 or more +1.4 pts ▸ 6.9%
4.2% No vehicle ◂ +1.2 pts 3.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +5.1 pts higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee gap narrowing
31.3% 22nd pct 36.4% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.3%
  • First area, 2016: 31.9%
  • First area, 2021: 31.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 39.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.4%
Recent arrivals in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +2.4 pts higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee gap narrowing
7.8% 33rd pct 10.2% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.0%
  • First area, 2016: 9.5%
  • First area, 2021: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +0.3 pts higher in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh gap steady
4.0% 32nd pct 3.7% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.1%
  • First area, 2016: 4.2%
  • First area, 2021: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.7%
Participation in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +4.1 pts higher in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh gap widening
64.8% 65th pct 60.7% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 64.6%
  • First area, 2016: 64.2%
  • First area, 2021: 64.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 61.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 60.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.7%
Full-time in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +0.5 pts higher in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh gap steady
60.3% 62nd pct 59.8% 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: 61.9%
  • First area, 2016: 62.2%
  • First area, 2021: 60.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 61.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.8%

Industries people work in

14.2% Professional & technical +3.0 pts ▸ 17.2%
14.9% Health care & social assistance +1.3 pts ▸ 16.2%
13.4% Education & training ◂ +3.0 pts 10.4%
7.4% Finance & insurance +3.3 pts ▸ 10.8%
7.2% Retail trade ◂ +0.5 pts 6.8%
6.4% Construction ◂ +1.6 pts 4.8%
5.4% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.0 pts 3.4%
4.0% Manufacturing ◂ +0.6 pts 3.3%
3.8% Wholesale trade +0.2 pts ▸ 3.9%
3.5% Accommodation & food +0.3 pts ▸ 3.8%
3.3% Media & telecommunications ◂ +0.1 pts 3.3%
1.7% Rental & real estate +1.2 pts ▸ 2.9%

Occupations people work in

38.7% Professionals +2.6 pts ▸ 41.3%
18.1% Managers +3.8 pts ▸ 21.9%
13.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.6 pts 12.6%
8.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +3.5 pts 4.8%
8.0% Community & personal service ◂ +0.7 pts 7.3%
6.6% Sales workers ◂ +0.1 pts 6.5%
4.0% Labourers ◂ +1.2 pts 2.8%
2.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +1.0 pts 1.0%

Economy & Advantage

10 100th pct 10 100th pct
10 100th pct 10 100th pct
10 100th pct 10 100th pct
10 100th pct 10 100th pct
IRSAD score in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +37 higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee
1,134 94th pct 1,171 100th pct
ERP in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +1,643 higher in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh
19,875 86th pct 18,232 82nd pct
Growth in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +3.6 pts higher in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh
3.5% 40th pct -0.1% 11th pct
Businesses in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +494 higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee
1,754 83rd pct 2,248 86th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +90 higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee
1,382 86th pct 1,472 88th pct
Max temp in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +0.1 higher in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh
23.3 45th pct 23.1 43rd pct
Min temp in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +0.4 higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee
11.9 51st pct 12.3 57th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +0.4 higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee
6.1 61st pct 6.5 67th pct
Types ≤15 min in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +0.6 more in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee
5.7 57th pct 6.3 65th pct
15-min city in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +9.6 pts higher in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh
87.8% 69th pct 78.2% 60th pct
Walk to shops in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +4.4 pts higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee
71.6% 58th pct 76.0% 62nd pct
Walk to transit in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +0.5 pts higher in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh
98.3% 68th pct 97.9% 66th pct
Walk to school in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +5.7 pts higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee
75.6% 52nd pct 81.3% 57th pct
Walk to a park in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +0.3 pts higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee
99.7% 62nd pct 99.9% 70th pct
Walk to health in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +63.0 pts higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee
10.0% 17th pct 73.0% 71st pct
Amenities/1k in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +3.5 more in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee
16.5 61st pct 20.0 73rd pct
Intersections/km² in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +27 higher in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh
113 54th pct 86 48th pct
Mean slope in Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleighin Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee +0.2 pts higher in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee
8.6% 86th pct 8.7% 86th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh vs Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/121021406/normanhurst-thornleigh-westleigh/vs/121031412/wahroonga-warrawee