Norman Park · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Norman Park

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Typical monthly home loan payments of $2,600 are among the highest for similar areas in Norman Park. This high cost of ownership is matched by a rental market where the usual weekly rent is $450, which is a little above the national figure. Most residents live in detached houses, though these are less common here than in other parts of the state.

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📍 Norman Park, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Norman Park sits — Median rent (weekly)

$450 ▲ +16.9%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Norman Park — higher than 80% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Norman Park$450
4170, QLD $440
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Home loan repayments are well above the Queensland typical of $1,733, having risen by $217 since 2011. Renters also pay more than most, with the typical weekly rent of $450 sitting a little above the Australian figure of $375.

$450 ▲ +16.9%

Higher than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $385
  • 2016: $430
  • 2021: $450

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,600 ▲ +9.1%

Higher than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $2,383
  • 2016: $2,600
  • 2021: $2,600

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Norman Park, $350–$549 is the majority at 50%; $550–$749 is next at 19%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Norman Park, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 42%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (33%) and $1,000–$1,799 (16%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Mortgages are common, with 41.2% of homes owned this way, while 33.7% of households rent, which is well above the national figure. Far fewer people own their homes outright here compared to the rest of the country.

33.7% ▼ -11.0%

Higher than 68% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 37.9%
  • 2016: 34.7%
  • 2021: 33.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

23.8% ▲ +5.9%

Lower than 75% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 22.5%
  • 2016: 22.9%
  • 2021: 23.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Norman Park, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 41%, followed by Rented (34%) and Owned outright (24%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 69.5% of the area, which is well below the Queensland figure of 74.8%. While the number of homes with three or more bedrooms rose since 2011, the proportion of detached houses fell by 4.3 percentage points.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

69.5% ▼ -5.8%

Lower than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 73.8%
  • 2016: 72.3%
  • 2021: 69.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

72.8% ▲ +6.5%

Lower than 67% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 68.4%
  • 2016: 71.5%
  • 2021: 72.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Norman Park, Separate house is the majority at 70%; Flat or apartment is next at 20%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Norman Park, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 35%, followed by 4 bedrooms (24%) and 2 bedrooms (23%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Norman Park [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/305021118/norman-park/topic/housing-dwellings