Central Coast Council
Norah Head
Norah Head at a glance
Median house
$1,500,000
+7.1% year on year
Median unit
$274,320
Sales data pending
Days on market
67
Average to sell
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
1,149
Median age 51
About
Welcome to Norah Head.
Norah Head is a suburb in New South Wales.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,500,000
+7.1% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
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
$1,500,000
+7.1% annual growth
$274,320
Sales data pending
67
Average days to sell
1,149
Median age: 51
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Investment overview.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.21%
Based on $1,500,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20267.58%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+7.1%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202680%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202667 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +7.1%/yr
2021
$1.1M
5-year change
+41%
2026
$1.5M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
1,149
Median age
51
Family households
75%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 median house price in Norah Head?
- The median house price in Norah Head, NSW 2263 is $1,500,000. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +7.1%.
- What is the Norah Head postcode?
- Norah Head is in the 2263 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Norah Head has approximately 1,149 residents. 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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