Kawana vs Norman Gardens
The verdict
Kawana rates higher for liveability (79 vs 71). Norman Gardens rates higher for education (44 vs 34). Norman Gardens is closer to the coast (22.5 km vs 25.8 km).
Scores
KawanaNorman Gardens
| Kawana | Norman Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 38 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 34 | 44 |
| Liveability | 79 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kawana | Norman Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,434 | 10,534 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,327 | $1,770 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.0% | 32.6% |
| Born in Australia | 80.7% | 78.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Kawana — · Norman Gardens —
Property
| Kawana | Norman Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $570 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Kawana | Norman Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 33 | 33 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,849 | 1,851 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 654 | 665 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,380 | 12,380 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kawana | Norman Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 3 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 931 | 996 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kawana · Norman Gardens
Transport
| Kawana | Norman Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 383.7 km | 383.3 km |
Liveability
| Kawana | Norman Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.5°C | 32.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 23.2°C | 23.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 12 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.8 km | 22.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 524.4 km | 524.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 7.0 km |
Population & growth
| Kawana | Norman Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,434 | 10,534 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,799 | 10,982 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.00% | 1.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kawana or Norman Gardens?
Kawana and Norman Gardens have similar residential safety scores (33 and 33/100).
Which has better schools, Kawana or Norman Gardens?
Norman Gardens has a higher average school ICSEA (Kawana 931 vs Norman Gardens 996; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kawana or Norman Gardens?
Kawana and Norman Gardens have similar transport scores.
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