Norman at a glance
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
1,437
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Norman.
The postcode for Norman is 4890 (QLD).
Norman (4890) sits in the Croydon region of Queensland.
Norman has roughly 1,437 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Norman scores 20/100 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 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Norman's population at 1,437, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
1,437
Median age
30
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$170/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$145/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,437
Median age: 30
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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 Croydon 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.
34
total offences in 2026 across the Croydon 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.
20
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Norman.
Local schools for Norman
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Normanton State School
Non-Government Schools
Gulf Christian College
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Frequently asked
About Norman.
- What is the Norman postcode?
- Norman is in the 4890 postcode, in QLD, in the Croydon region.
- Where is Norman?
- Norman is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4890, in the Croydon region.
- What is the average rent in Norman?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $170, for units it's $145.
- What schools are in Norman?
- There are 2 schools serving Norman on this page, including Normanton State School, Gulf Christian College.
- How walkable is Norman?
- Norman has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Norman?
- Norman is close to Normanton, Karumba, Karron, Blackbull, Howitt.
- What is the population of Norman?
- The population of Norman is approximately 1,437 (2021 Census). The median age is 30.
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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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