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East Brisbane vs Norman Park

The verdict

Norman Park rates higher for transport (97 vs 89). Norman Park is closer to the coast (11.8 km vs 13.2 km).

Scores

East BrisbaneNorman Park
East BrisbaneNorman Park
Overall9396
Transport8997
Education8891
Liveability100100

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

East BrisbaneNorman Park
Population6,1866,842
Median age3335
Median household income (wk)$2,056$2,879
Bachelor degree or higher59.4%63.1%
Born in Australia64.3%76.3%
Avg household size2.22.6

Growth: East Brisbane · Norman Park

Property

East BrisbaneNorman Park
Median house priceData not availableData not available
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$820$1,100
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

East BrisbaneNorman Park
Residential safety score6666
Break & enter dwelling /100k921935
Motor vehicle theft /100k420409
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)6,1456,145

Total incidents over time

Schools

East BrisbaneNorman Park
Total schools21
Government11
Independent10
Average ICSEA1,1211,123

See the full school list on each profile: East Brisbane · Norman Park

Transport

East BrisbaneNorman Park
Transport score8997
Train stations01
Bus stops2226
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves10
CBD commute (min)1716
Nearest train station (km)1.1 km240 m

Liveability

East BrisbaneNorman Park
Summer max temp29.3°C29.3°C
Winter max temp21.5°C21.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1501,150
Supermarkets11
Cafes & restaurants178
Parks1111
Playgrounds65
Swimming pools7Data not available
Medical GPs02
Distance to coast (km)13.2 km11.8 km
Distance to CBD (km)2.6 km3.8 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)1.8 km3.3 km

Population & growth

East BrisbaneNorman Park
Population (2021)6,1866,842
Estimated 20256,7937,290
Projected 2041Data not availableData not available
Annual growth rate2.37%1.60%

Common questions

Which is safer, East Brisbane or Norman Park?

East Brisbane and Norman Park have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).

Which has better schools, East Brisbane or Norman Park?

Norman Park has a higher average school ICSEA (East Brisbane 1121 vs Norman Park 1123; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, East Brisbane or Norman Park?

Norman Park has the higher transport score (East Brisbane 89/100 vs Norman Park 97/100).

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Data sources

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