Norwest
NSW 2153 · The Hills Shire
4,688 (2021) → 5,018 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the The Hills Shire local government area (est. 221,947 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Norwest is a moderate growth suburb in The Hills Shire, NSW 2153, about 28km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.05M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 85/100, and is about 29km inland. Norwest has an overall score of 84/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 83/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2153 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (7.94%), China (7.08%), England (3.05%), Philippines (2.28%), USA (2.28%)
Top languages: Mandarin (8.96%), Hindi (3.35%), Cantonese (3.33%), Tamil (2.26%), Korean (2.2%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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 1077 (above 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)
- Bella Vista Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1147
- St Angela's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1126
- Esslemont CollegePrimary · Independent · 1.8km
- Crestwood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1103
- St Michael's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1113
- Kellyville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1136
- William Clarke CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1162
- Crestwood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1139
- Glenwood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1090
- Kellyville High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1086
- Excelsior Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1150
- Parklea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1083
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
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
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
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
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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 Norwest
Is Norwest safe?
Norwest has a residential safety score of 83/100, 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 4,138 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Norwest?
In Norwest, the median house price is $2.05M and the median unit price is $938K. Median weekly house rent is $872.
How far is Norwest from Sydney CBD?
Norwest is about 27.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 63 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Norwest?
Norwest has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Norwest?
Norwest has a transport score of 85/100 and 34 bus stops.