Norah Head
NSW 2263 · Central Coast
1,149 (2021) → 1,141 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Norah Head is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2263, about 73km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.58M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 28/100, and is right by the coast. Norah Head has an overall score of 39/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 73/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2263 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.79%), Scotland (1.04%), New Zealand (0.78%), Italy (0.61%), China (0.44%)
Top languages: Greek (0.7%), Spanish (0.61%), Italian (0.52%), Malayalam (0.26%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 947 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1034
- Aspect Central Coast School, NoravillePrimary · Independent · 2km
- Toukley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 889
- Gorokan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 913
- Budgewoi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 937
- Gorokan High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 923
- Tuggerawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 953
- Kanwal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.5kmICSEA 942
- Woongarrah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.6kmICSEA 984
- Northlakes High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.8kmICSEA 917
- Northlakes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9kmICSEA 905
- Wadalba Community SchoolCombined · Government · 9kmICSEA 941
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Norah Head
Is Norah Head safe?
Norah Head has a residential safety score of 73/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,831 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Norah Head?
In Norah Head, the median house price is $1.58M and the median unit price is $834K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Norah Head from Sydney CBD?
Norah Head is about 73.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 192 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Norah Head?
Norah Head has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Norah Head?
Norah Head has a transport score of 28/100 and 16 bus stops.