Normanhurst vs Waitara
The verdict
Normanhurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.91M versus $2.45M in Waitara. Waitara rates higher for liveability (100 vs 94). Waitara is closer to the coast (15.9 km vs 17.5 km).
Scores
| Normanhurst | Waitara | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 96 |
| Transport | 96 | 94 |
| Education | 93 | 94 |
| Liveability | 94 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Normanhurst | Waitara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,387 | 7,837 |
| Median age | 41 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,590 | $2,106 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.6% | 69.7% |
| Born in Australia | 63.0% | 31.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.4 |
Growth: Normanhurst Stable · Waitara Moderate Growth
Property
| Normanhurst | Waitara | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.91M | $2.45M |
| Median unit price | $1.32M | $784K |
| House price YoY | -14.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,250 | $775 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 56 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Normanhurst | Waitara | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 97 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 37 | 102 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 19 | 64 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 186 | 191 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,840 | 2,284 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Normanhurst | Waitara | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,170 | 1,153 |
See the full school list on each profile: Normanhurst · Waitara
Transport
| Normanhurst | Waitara | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 94 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 47 | 49 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 350 m | 200 m |
Liveability
| Normanhurst | Waitara | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 6 |
| Parks | 11 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 16 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.5 km | 15.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.5 km | 20.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 940 m |
Population & growth
| Normanhurst | Waitara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,387 | 7,837 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,575 | 8,266 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,630 | 8,680 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.86% | 1.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Normanhurst or Waitara?
Normanhurst has the higher residential safety score (Normanhurst 100/100 vs Waitara 97/100).
Which is more affordable, Normanhurst or Waitara?
Normanhurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.91M versus $2.45M.
Which has better schools, Normanhurst or Waitara?
Normanhurst has a higher average school ICSEA (Normanhurst 1170 vs Waitara 1153; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Normanhurst or Waitara?
Normanhurst has the higher transport score (Normanhurst 96/100 vs Waitara 94/100).
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