Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Norman Park
2 km²
Far more residents hold university degrees in Norman Park than in the rest of the state, marking it as a highly qualified and affluent community. This Brisbane suburb is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 35 and many young families. High incomes and a strong professional workforce make it one of the most advantaged areas in the region. The neighbourhood is exceptionally walkable, with almost every home within a short stroll of parks, schools, and transport.
Norman Park's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Norman Park has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 35 and a higher proportion of children under 15. It is also much less likely to have seniors, as those aged 65 and over make up only 9.4% of the population.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 20.4% were born overseas, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language, with 87.6% of people using it only. Far fewer people speak another language at home compared to the national average, and only 0.7% of residents speak little or no English.
A large number of residents report no religion, accounting for 45.7% of the population. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 20 percentage points since 2011.
Education levels are far above the state and national figures, with 47.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of qualification is reflected in the 81.8% of residents who completed Year 12.
Incomes are among the highest for its level, with the typical household earning $2,918 a week. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure far above the national average.
Residents are in good health, as the number of people needing help with daily activities is among the lowest in similar areas. Those with long-term health conditions are also much less common than in the rest of the state.
Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 18.6% of people participating. There is also a higher rate of unpaid childcare, as 31.0% of residents provide this care.
First Nations people make up 1.4% of the population. This group is far more likely to have completed Year 12 and earn higher incomes than those in other areas.
Families with children are common, making up 63.8% of households, which helps explain why there are slightly more people per home than the national average.
Typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure at $450, and monthly mortgage payments are among the highest for similar areas. Separate houses make up 69.5% of the dwellings.
Working from home is much more common here than elsewhere, with 26.9% of the workforce doing so. The area is very well connected, with a short 8-minute drive to the city.
The population is quite mobile, as 48.6% of residents have moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.4% of the community.
A very high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is much lower than most areas. Many residents work as professionals or managers.
The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a perfect 10 for overall advantage. This is consistent with its top ranking for job skills and access to resources.
The area receives far more rainfall than the Queensland average and experiences higher average minimum temperatures.
Norman Park is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport. Most residents can also reach health services and groceries on foot.