Croydon

Norman

QLD4890

Norman at a glance

Walk score

20

Very car dependent

Population

1,437

Median age 30

The brief

What to know about Norman.

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.

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

1,437

Median age: 30

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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.

17

total offences in 2026 across the Croydon Shire Council LGA

Top offence categories

Offences Against Property7 (41.2%)
Other Property Damage4 (23.5%)
Other Stealing3 (17.6%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)3 (17.6%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

20

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Norman.

Local schools for Norman

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Normanton State School

Prep-10CoEdGovernment
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Non-Government Schools

Gulf Christian College

Prep-11CoEdIndependent
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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.
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?
Norman has approximately 1,437 residents. The median age is 30.

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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