# Norman Park

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Greater Brisbane › Brisbane › 4170, QLD

Area: 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.

## Demographics & Identity

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 6,857 | +14.2% since 2011 |
| Median age | 35 yrs | +6.1% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.4% | +80.7% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 9.4% | +41.4% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 19.4% | -2.4% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 15.7% | +14.6% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 32.9%, Older adults (45–64) 24.8%, Children (0–14) 19.4%, Youth (15–24) 13.4%, Seniors (65+) 9.4%

**Marital status** — Married 44.6%, Never married 42.7%, Divorced 7.9%, Separated 2.6%, Widowed 2.2%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 20.4% | +10.5% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 76.8%, England 3.9%, New Zealand 2.8%, South Africa 1.1%, China 0.7%, India 0.5%, Philippines 0.4%, Italy 0.2%, Vietnam 0.2%

**Ancestry** — English 41.9%, Australian 33.4%, Irish 17.9%, Scottish 12.9%, German 6.7%, Italian 4.8%, Chinese 3.1%, Dutch 1.9%, Greek 1.7%, Indian 1.4%, Filipino 0.9%, Vietnamese 0.4%

## Language

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 9.5% | +11.8% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.7% | +2.1% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 87.6%, Mandarin 1.1%, Greek 0.6%, Italian 0.4%, Cantonese 0.4%, Punjabi 0.3%, Vietnamese 0.2%, Arabic 0.2%, Hindi 0.2%, Tagalog 0.1%

## Religion

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 45.7% | +77.2% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 46.6%, No religion 45.7%, Not stated 4.3%, Buddhism 1.4%, Hinduism 0.9%, Other religions 0.5%, Islam 0.5%, Judaism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 81.8% | +10.3% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 47.3% | +26.9% since 2011 |
| Schools | 1 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 0.75 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 46 | — |
| School enrolments | 364 | — |
| Average school size | 364 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,119 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 81.8%, Year 10 8.8%, Year 11 3.9%, Year 9 or below 2.1%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 43.1%, Certificate III / IV 14.5%, Postgraduate degree 13.7%, Advanced diploma / diploma 12.9%, Graduate diploma / certificate 6.7%, Certificate I / II 1.0%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 26.5%, Health 13.5%, Society & culture 12.7%, Engineering & related 10.9%, Education 6.8%, Creative arts 6.3%, Architecture & building 5.0%, Natural & physical sciences 3.7%, Information technology 3.6%, Food, hospitality & personal services 3.1%, Agriculture & environment 1.4%

## Income

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,319 | +35.4% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,918 | +38.1% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $3,478 | +38.2% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 29.4% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 46.5% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $4,000 or more 32.8%, $1,500–$2,999 24.9%, $650–$1,499 16.0%, $3,000–$3,999 13.7%, Under $650 7.3%

**Personal income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 27.3%, Under $650 26.7%, $650–$1,499 26.6%, $3,000 or more 15.6%

## Health & Disability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 22.6% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 8.7% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 2.6% | +42.4% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 8.7%, Asthma 7.6%, Other condition 7.2%, Arthritis 4.7%, Heart disease 2.6%, Cancer 2.4%, Diabetes 2.1%, Lung condition 0.9%, Stroke 0.3%, Dementia 0.2%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 72.2%, One condition 17.2%, Two conditions 3.8%, Three or more 1.6%

## Community Participation

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 18.6% | -16.9% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 11.4% | +21.1% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 31.0% | +0.2% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.4% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 20.6% | +5.5% since 2011 |

## First Nations

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 95 | — |
| First Nations median age | 23 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 74.6% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $956 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,750 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 11.6% | — |

## Family & Households

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.6 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 10.2% | +7.3% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 20.9% | -6.4% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 63.8%, Couples without children 24.9%, One-parent families 10.2%, Other families 1.0%

**Household size** — 2 people 33.7%, 1 person 20.9%, 4 people 19.1%, 3 people 17.6%, 5 people 7.1%, 6 or more 1.9%

## Housing & Dwellings

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $450 | +16.9% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,600 | +9.1% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 33.7% | -11.0% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 23.8% | +5.9% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 69.5% | -5.8% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 72.8% | +6.5% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 41.2%, Rented 33.7%, Owned outright 23.8%, Not stated 0.9%, Other tenure 0.4%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 69.5%, Flat or apartment 20.0%, Townhouse / semi-detached 10.5%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 34.5%, 4 bedrooms 23.9%, 2 bedrooms 22.8%, 5 or more 14.5%, 1 bedroom 3.7%, Studio / none 0.1%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 49.4%, $550–$749 19.2%, $200–$349 14.0%, $750 or more 8.2%, Under $200 7.8%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 39.5%, $1,800–$2,999 31.1%, $1,000–$1,799 15.1%, Under $1,000 8.4%

## Transport & Vehicles

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 3.7% | -23.9% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 26.9% | +441.6% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 5.5% | -65.3% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 4.52 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,194.4 | — |
| Public transport routes | 28 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 6 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 8 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 15,454 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 221,191 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 37 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 45.1%, Worked at home 26.9%, Car (passenger) 3.8%, Train 3.0%, Bus 2.2%, Bicycle 1.9%, Walked 1.3%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 42.4%, 1 vehicle 36.1%, 3 vehicles 11.4%, 4 or more 6.5%, No vehicle 3.7%

## Migration & Movement

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 48.6% | -1.0% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 12.4% | -47.1% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | -13.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 78.3% | +0.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 63.4% | -7.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.4%, Professional & technical 13.5%, Education & training 9.5%, Construction 7.0%, Retail trade 7.0%, Public administration & safety 6.3%, Accommodation & food 6.0%, Finance & insurance 5.4%, Transport & warehousing 3.8%, Administrative & support 3.4%, Manufacturing 3.3%, Rental & real estate 3.2%, Other services 2.8%, Wholesale trade 2.5%, Arts & recreation 2.5%, Mining 1.7%, Media & telecommunications 1.7%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 36.9%, Managers 19.5%, Clerical & administrative 13.1%, Community & personal service 8.9%, Technicians & trades 7.7%, Sales workers 6.9%, Labourers 3.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 2.2%

## Economy & Advantage

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 10 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 10 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 9 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 10 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 1,136 | — |
| Population estimate | 7,414 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 6.6% | — |
| Businesses | 803 | — |

## Environment & Climate

The area receives far more rainfall than the Queensland average and experiences higher average minimum temperatures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,102 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 27.0 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 15.6 | — |

## Walkability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 7.4 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 7.1 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 99.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 70.9% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 74.2% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 11.7 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 291 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 7.7% | — |

## Schools serving Norman Park

46 schools, 32,771 students, average ICSEA 1,111.

By sector: Government 25, Catholic 15, Independent 6

By type: Primary 24, Combined 14, Secondary 8

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Norman Park State School | Government | Primary | 0.5 km | 364 |
| Seven Hills State School | Government | Primary | 1.1 km | 487 |
| Lourdes Hill College | Catholic | Combined | 1.1 km | 1,225 |
| St Thomas' School | Catholic | Primary | 1.3 km | 325 |
| Brisbane School of Distance Education | Government | Combined | 1.3 km | 3,100 |
| Coorparoo Secondary College | Government | Secondary | 1.3 km | 407 |
| Anglican Church Grammar School | Independent | Combined | 1.3 km | 1,901 |
| Morningside State School | Government | Primary | 1.7 km | 475 |
| Queensland Pathways State College | Government | Secondary | 1.7 km | 384 |
| Coorparoo State School | Government | Primary | 1.7 km | 809 |

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