Normanhurst
NSW 2076 · Hornsby
5,387 (2021) → 5,575 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Hornsby local government area (est. 144,237 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Normanhurst is a stable suburb in Hornsby, NSW 2076, about 20km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.02M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 96/100, and is about 17km inland. Normanhurst has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (7.11%), India (4.36%), England (4.25%), South Korea (1.69%), New Zealand (1.49%)
Top languages: Mandarin (8.33%), Cantonese (2.62%), Korean (2%), Hindi (1.74%), Spanish (1.71%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
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 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1119 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Normanhurst Boys High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1193
- Loreto NormanhurstCombined · IndependentICSEA 1156
- Normanhurst Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1144
Nearby (within 10km)
- Normanhurst West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1140
- Hornsby South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1103
- Barker College Junior SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.2km
- Clarke Road SchoolCombined · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1046
- St Leo's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1110
- Broken Bay Cross Campus Course CentreSecondary · Catholic · 1.3km
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1150
- AbbotsleighCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1215
- Wahroonga Adventist SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1151
- Barker CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1170
- Abbotsleigh Junior SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.8km
- Hornsby Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1202
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Normanhurst
Is Normanhurst safe?
Normanhurst has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 2,970 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Normanhurst?
In Normanhurst, the median house price is $2.02M and the median unit price is $1.15M. Median weekly house rent is $1,300.
How far is Normanhurst from Sydney CBD?
Normanhurst is about 19.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 47 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Normanhurst?
Normanhurst has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1164 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Normanhurst?
Normanhurst has a transport score of 96/100, including 1 train station and 34 bus stops.