Norman Park
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Norman Park, QLD 4170.
About Norman Park
Welcome to Norman Park
Norman Park sits about five kilometres east of the Brisbane CBD, tucked along the Brisbane River between Seven Hills, Coorparoo, Camp Hill, Carina and Hawthorne. It's a suburb built on gentle slopes of timber Queenslanders and post-war brick homes, with a train line and a riverside walking track giving it an easy, connected feel without the density of the inner city.
With a population of just under 6,900 and a median age of 35, Norman Park attracts a mix of young professionals, couples upgrading from apartments, and families settling in for the long term. It's the kind of suburb people move to and stay in — close enough to the city for a short commute, leafy enough to feel like a proper neighbourhood.
Lifestyle & dining
Norman Park's own café strip is small but well used, and residents lean just as often into neighbouring Hawthorne and Coorparoo for a wider spread of restaurants, bars and grocers. The riverside setting is central to daily life here — there's a genuine weekend rhythm of river walks, coffee runs and cycling along the bikeway that hugs the Brisbane River toward New Farm and the city, or out toward Bulimba.
Getting around
The suburb's biggest practical asset is Norman Park railway station, on the Cleveland line, which puts the CBD within easy reach without a car. Buses supplement the rail service along the busier arterial roads, and for drivers, Old Cleveland Road and access to the Airport Link/Clem7 network make both the city and the eastern suburbs straightforward to reach. It's a suburb where you can realistically go car-free if you work in town, though most households still keep one for the school run or weekend trips.
Schools & families
Norman Park State School anchors the suburb for local families and is a drawcard in its own right, within walking distance for many streets. Families with older children typically look to the well-regarded state and private secondary options in nearby Coorparoo, Carina and Camp Hill, making Norman Park a popular choice for parents who want primary schooling close to home and flexibility as kids get older.
Housing & architecture
The streetscape is dominated by traditional Queenslanders on timber stumps, interspersed with post-war brick homes and a growing number of architect-designed renovations that keep the street-facing character while opening living spaces to the rear. Current listings put houses at 71% of the market, with apartments and units at 13%, townhouses at 8% and land at 8% — a mix that still favours the classic detached home over higher-density stock, unusual for a suburb this close to the CBD.
The property market
Norman Park's median house price sits at $1.45 million, having climbed 17.5% recently — a sign of just how tightly held the suburb's Queenslander streets have become. Units and apartments offer a considerably more accessible entry point at a median of $785,000, appealing to buyers who want the postcode and the train line without the house-sized budget. Median rent across the suburb is $800 a week, reflecting solid demand from tenants who value the short commute and riverside lifestyle over inner-city density.
Parks & recreation
Green space is one of Norman Park's quiet strengths. The riverside parkland and adjoining bikeway offer room to walk, run or cycle right along the water, while smaller local parks scattered through the suburb give families and dog owners easy options closer to home. The proximity to Seven Hills and Hawthorne also opens up further riverside and bushland pockets just a short ride away.
Market snapshot
Norman Park property market
Median sale price
$1.45m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$800
per week
Gross rental yield
2.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.02m
Median
$1.45m
Premium
$1.83m
Days on market
16
Auction clearance
71%
Sold this year
42
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +8.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Norman Park by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Norman Park, QLD 4170.
Population
6,842
residents (2021)
Median age
35
years
Household income
$2,879
median, per week
Median rent
$450
per week
Median mortgage
$2,600
per month
Mortgage / income
21%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Norman Park
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Norman Park
$1.05m
8/51 Railway Parade
Sold ~July 2026
$2m
3 Hall Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.70m
171 Norman Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.68m
154 Morehead Avenue
Sold ~June 2026
$1.60m
28 Waite Street
Sold ~June 2026
$1.90m
7 Overend Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Norman Park suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Norman Park?
The median house price in Norman Park, QLD is $1.45m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 17.5%.
How much is rent in Norman Park?
The median weekly rent in Norman Park is around $800 per week.
Is Norman Park a good place to live?
Norman Park is a suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Norman Park is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 6,842 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Norman Park?
Norman Park has a population of 6,842 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 35.
What schools are in Norman Park?
There is 1 school in or near Norman Park, including Norman Park State School.
How long do homes take to sell in Norman Park?
Properties in Norman Park take around 16 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 71%.
How much do you need to buy in Norman Park?
Entry-level properties in Norman Park start around $1.02m, while premium homes reach $1.83m.
What suburbs are near Norman Park?
Suburbs near Norman Park include Seven Hills, Camp Hill, Coorparoo, Carina and Hawthorne.
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