Norman Gardens at a glance
Median house
$550,000
Median unit
$348,500
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
10.5k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Norman Gardens.
The postcode for Norman Gardens is 4701 (QLD).
The median house price in Norman Gardens is $550,000.
Norman Gardens (4701) sits in the Livingstone region of Queensland. The median house here is $550,000, below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Norman Gardens has roughly 10,534 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Norman Gardens scores 0/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Norman Gardens's population at 10,534, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10,534
Median age
37
Family households
74%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $550,000 on a typical sale, below the Queensland median. Units come in around $348,500, roughly 37% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $110,000. Prices are below the Queensland median, which keeps Norman Gardens on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$550,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $348,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$570/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
$550,000
$348,500
10,534
Median age: 37
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.39% (median rent $570/wk against a $550,000 price tag). Units yield 5.97% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (28%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.39%
Based on $550,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.97%
Based on $348,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202669%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Livingstone Shire Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
4,087
total offences in 2026 across the Livingstone Shire Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Norman Gardens.
Local schools for Norman Gardens
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Glenmore State High School
Glenmore State School
Frenchville State School
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Frequently asked
About Norman Gardens.
- What is the median house price in Norman Gardens?
- The median house price in Norman Gardens, QLD 4701 is $550,000. The median unit price is $348,500.
- What is the Norman Gardens postcode?
- Norman Gardens is in the 4701 postcode, in QLD, in the Livingstone region.
- Where is Norman Gardens?
- Norman Gardens is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4701, in the Livingstone region.
- What is the average rent in Norman Gardens?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $570, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Norman Gardens?
- There are 20 schools serving Norman Gardens on this page, including Heights College, Lighthouse Christian School, Glenmore State High School.
- How walkable is Norman Gardens?
- Norman Gardens has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Norman Gardens?
- Norman Gardens is close to Central Queensland Mc, Central Queensland University, Oasis Gardens, Parkhurst, Red Hill Rockhampton.
- What is the population of Norman Gardens?
- The population of Norman Gardens is approximately 10,534 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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