Normanhurst at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,387
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Normanhurst.
The postcode for Normanhurst is 2076 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Normanhurst (2076) sits in the Hornsby region of NSW.
Normanhurst has roughly 5,387 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Normanhurst 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.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 8 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Normanhurst's population at 5,387, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,387
Median age
41
Family households
81%
Lone person
17%
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)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
5,387
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
160
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.
0
20
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Normanhurst.
Local schools for Normanhurst
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Normanhurst Public School
Normanhurst Boys High School
Normanhurst West Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Normanhurst.
- What is the Normanhurst postcode?
- Normanhurst is in the 2076 postcode, in NSW, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- Where is Normanhurst?
- Normanhurst is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2076. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Normanhurst?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in Normanhurst?
- There are 20 schools serving Normanhurst on this page, including Normanhurst Public School, Normanhurst Boys High School, Loreto Normanhurst.
- How walkable is Normanhurst?
- Normanhurst has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Normanhurst?
- Normanhurst is close to Thornleigh, Wahroonga, Waitara, Hornsby, Warrawee.
- What is the population of Normanhurst?
- The population of Normanhurst is approximately 5,387 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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