Norah Head at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
1,149
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Norah Head.
The postcode for Norah Head is 2263 (NSW).
Norah Head (2263) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Norah Head has roughly 1,149 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Norah Head scores 10/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Norah Head's population at 1,149, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,149
Median age
51
Family households
75%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
1,149
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
82
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Norah Head.
Local schools for Norah Head
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Toukley Public School
Gorokan Public School
Budgewoi Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Norah Head.
- What is the Norah Head postcode?
- Norah Head is in the 2263 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Norah Head?
- Norah Head is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2263, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Norah Head?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Norah Head?
- There are 15 schools serving Norah Head on this page, including St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Toukley Public School, Gorokan Public School.
- How walkable is Norah Head?
- Norah Head has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Norah Head?
- Norah Head is close to Noraville, Canton Beach, Magenta, Toukley, Budgewoi.
- What is the population of Norah Head?
- The population of Norah Head is approximately 1,149 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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