Norman Gardens, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Norman Gardens QLD is 10,534 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Norman Gardens is $836 per week ($43,472 per year). Median rent in Norman Gardens is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Norman Gardens has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Norman Gardens has a population density of 795 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Norman Gardens is Philippines. The most common religion is No religion (31.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Norman Gardens is $1,625.

Population
10,534
Census 2021
Median income
$836/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$300/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
37years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Norman Gardens vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Norman Gardens is $836 a week, 12% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 491st of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $300 a week, $20 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 16.9% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 37, 5 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureNorman GardensTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$836/wk$747/wk +12%$766/wk
Household income$1,770/wk$1,593/wk +11%$1,637/wk
Rent$300/wk$320/wk −6%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,625/mo$1,625/mo 0%$1,733/mo
Median age3742 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income16.9%20.4% −3.5 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Norman Gardens, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Norman Gardens Population

10,534 residents at the 2021 Census.

Norman Gardens Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$836/wk
$43,472 per year
Ranked 3,020 of 14,663
Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
Ranked 4,529 of 14,663
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,625/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Norman Gardens Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,770/wk
Median rent $300/wk
Rent to income 16.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Norman Gardens against your income

About $7,670 a month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,470/wk
Rent share 16.9%

Norman Gardens Schools

11
schools nearby
6
government
953
avg ICSEA score
6,452
total students
Heights College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,040 students
1009
ICSEA
Frenchville State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 825 students
1005
ICSEA
Emmaus College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,320 students
997
ICSEA
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 619 students
995
ICSEA
Lighthouse Christian School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 593 students
984
ICSEA
Rockhampton North Special School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 90 students
940
ICSEA
Glenmore State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 646 students
910
ICSEA
North Rockhampton State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 968 students
896
ICSEA
Glenmore State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 351 students
841
ICSEA
Capricornia (Rockhampton Campus) School of Dist Ed Government
Combined
Emmaus College - Yaamba Road Campus Catholic
Secondary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Norman Gardens, with a map

Norman Gardens Map

Norman Gardens, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Norman Gardens, Queensland: 23.3269°S, 150.5389°E

Norman Gardens Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (11)

People in Norman Gardens

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (5,112) Female 51.5% (5,426)

Population Density

795
people per km²
10,534 people · 13.3 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,124
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Philippines
2.4%
India
1.9%
New Zealand
1.2%
England
1.1%
Vietnam
1.1%
China
0.9%
South Africa
0.9%
Nepal
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Vietnamese
1.5%
Tagalog
1.3%
Mandarin
1.1%
Nepali
1.0%
Punjabi
0.9%
Filipino
0.7%
Bengali
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
38.5%
English
36.6%
Irish
9.6%
Scottish
8.0%
Australian Aboriginal
6.4%
German
6.1%
Filipino
2.9%
Indian
2.4%
Chinese
2.1%
Italian
1.3%
Dutch
1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
31.0%
Catholic
24.7%
Anglican
12.1%
Not stated
7.2%
Uniting Church
5.4%
Hinduism
3.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.9%
Christian (other)
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

7.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.7% 4,164
Separated
3.1% 258
Divorced
7.7% 648
Widowed
5.2% 440
Never married
34.3% 2,871

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
45.0%
Couple: no children
26.7%
Couple: no children under 15
12.7%
One parent: children under 15
10.3%
One parent: no children under 15
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
23.0%
2 persons
34.7%
3 persons
15.0%
4 persons
17.5%
5 persons
7.1%
6+ persons
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Norman Gardens

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,748 occupied private dwellings in Norman Gardens at the 2021 Census, 28.4% were rented, 32.4% owned outright and 36.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 38 dwellings
Owned outright
32.4% 1,216 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
36.9% 1,382 dwellings
Rented
28.4% 1,066 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.0% 39 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
88.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
10.8%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.5%
2 bedrooms
10.4%
3 bedrooms
37.7%
4 bedrooms
44.1%
5 bedrooms
6.6%
6+ bedrooms
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.0%
$300-$449/mo
1.3%
$450-$599/mo
1.9%
$600-$799/mo
3.4%
$800-$999/mo
4.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
21.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
26.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
8.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.5%
1 vehicle
36.2%
2 vehicles
40.8%
3 vehicles
12.3%
4+ vehicles
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Norman Gardens

Employment

Employed full-time
42.3% 3,187 people
Employed part-time
21.1% 1,587 people
Unemployed
2.8% 210 people
Not in labour force
33.8% 2,545 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
29.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.8%
Community & Personal Service
17.0%
Clerical & Administrative
11.8%
Managers
9.4%
Labourers
5.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.5%
Sales Workers
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
1.8%
$400-$499/wk
5.6%
$500-$649/wk
5.2%
$650-$799/wk
6.7%
$800-$999/wk
6.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.1%
$4,000+/wk
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.4%
$1-$149/wk
4.3%
$150-$299/wk
5.5%
$300-$399/wk
4.3%
$400-$499/wk
3.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
9.5%
$800-$999/wk
10.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.4%
$3,500+/wk
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.7%
Did not go to work
12.2%
Car (passenger)
7.5%
Walked only
1.3%
Bus
1.1%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Bicycle
0.5%
Truck
0.4%
Other
0.2%
Train
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
41.4%
Bachelor Degree
27.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.5%
Postgraduate Degree
8.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.9%
Certificate I/II
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
20.7%
Management & Commerce
20.0%
Health
16.4%
Society & Culture
12.7%
Education
11.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.3%
Architecture & Building
4.7%
Information Technology
2.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.5%
Creative Arts
1.6%
Agriculture & Environment
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
24.0%
Secondary: Catholic
16.7%
Primary: Catholic
14.4%
Secondary: Government
11.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
10.3%
Vocational Education
8.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.6%
Pre-school
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
86.9%
Has need for assistance
7.1%
Need for assistance not stated
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,046
Asthma
351
Arthritis
311
Diabetes
307
Heart disease
287
Lung condition
200
Cancer
128
Stroke
113
Kidney disease
109
Dementia
53

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.0% 1,016
Did not provide
87.0% 6,781

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.5% 1,217
Not a volunteer
84.5% 6,615

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 7
Previously served
3.3% 261
Never served
96.6% 7,576

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.9%
1 child
13.0%
2 children
30.6%
3 children
18.3%
4 children
7.0%
5+ children
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
10
1951: 1960
39
1961: 1970
45
1971: 1980
64
1981: 1990
80
1991: 2000
79
2001: 2010
569
2011: 2015
351
2016
86
2017
73
2018
87
2019
94
2020
64
2021
9

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

17.3%
moved in the last year
44.2%
moved in the last 5 years
4.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
8,084
Moved from QLD
1,206
Moved: same area (SA2)
305
Moved from VIC
50
Moved from NSW
49
Moved from overseas
27
Moved from WA
11
Moved from NT
9
Moved from SA
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.2%
5: 14 hours
29.4%
15: 29 hours
12.5%
30+ hours
8.5%
Did not do domestic work
28.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
77.7%
Step family: no other children
14.2%
Blended family: no other children
5.7%
Intact family: other children present
1.6%
Other couple: children only
0.6%
Step family: other children present
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $956/wk Rent: $220/wk $80/wk less rent

Suburbs near Norman Gardens

The closest suburb to Norman Gardens is Frenchville, 2.2 km away.

Frenchville
2.2 km away · income $880/wk · rent $300/wk
Kawana
3.7 km away · income $722/wk · rent $255/wk
Park Avenue
4.3 km away · income $697/wk · rent $260/wk
Berserker
4.4 km away · income $676/wk · rent $260/wk
Parkhurst
4.4 km away · income $981/wk · rent $360/wk
Koongal
4.8 km away · income $716/wk · rent $260/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Norman Gardens

What is the population of Norman Gardens QLD?

The population of Norman Gardens QLD is 10,534 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 795 people per km². Norman Gardens is ranked #590 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Norman Gardens?

The median personal income in Norman Gardens QLD is $836 per week, or $43,472 per year. The median household income is $1,770 per week. Family income is $2,124 per week. Norman Gardens is ranked #3,020 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Norman Gardens?

Median rent in Norman Gardens QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Rent represents 16.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Norman Gardens ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Norman Gardens?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Norman Gardens QLD is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Norman Gardens?

The median age in Norman Gardens QLD is 37 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Norman Gardens a good suburb to live in?

Norman Gardens is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 10,534. The median income is $836/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32163. All dollar figures in AUD.