Norwest, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Norwest NSW is 4,688 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Norwest is $1,053 per week ($54,756 per year). Median rent in Norwest is $579 per week ($2,509 per month). Norwest has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Norwest has a population density of 1,670 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Norwest is India. The most common religion is No religion (24.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Norwest is $2,823.

There were 40 recorded offences in Norwest in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (23 offences).

Population
4,688
Census 2021
Median income
$1,053/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$579/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
37years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Norwest vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Norwest is $1,053 a week, 38% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 276th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $579 a week, $194 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 26.2% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 37, 6 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureNorwestTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,053/wk$765/wk +38%$766/wk
Household income$2,207/wk$1,704/wk +30%$1,637/wk
Rent$579/wk$385/wk +50%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,823/mo$1,965/mo +44%$1,733/mo
Median age3743 −6 yrs42
Rent share of household income26.2%22.6% +3.6 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 Norwest, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Norwest Population

4,688 residents at the 2021 Census.

Norwest Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,053/wk
$54,756 per year
Ranked 906 of 14,663
Median Rent
$579/wk
$2,509 per month
Ranked 297 of 14,663
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,823/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 1 per bedroom

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

Norwest Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,207/wk
Median rent $579/wk
Rent to income 26.2%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Norwest against your income

About $9,564 a month
Median rent $579/wk
Left after rent $1,628/wk
Rent share 26.2%

Norwest Schools

19
schools nearby
14
government
1119
avg ICSEA score
15,264
total students
Baulkham Hills High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,223 students
1203
ICSEA
Matthew Pearce Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 1,270 students
1177
ICSEA
William Clarke College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,951 students
1162
ICSEA
Excelsior Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 561 students
1150
ICSEA
Bella Vista Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 1,104 students
1147
ICSEA
Crestwood Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 633 students
1139
ICSEA
Kellyville Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 855 students
1136
ICSEA
Samuel Gilbert Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 643 students
1128
ICSEA
St Angela's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 618 students
1126
ICSEA
Our Lady of The Rosary Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 627 students
1116
ICSEA
Sherwood Ridge Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 584 students
1114
ICSEA
St Michael's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 696 students
1113
ICSEA
Crestwood High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,022 students
1103
ICSEA
Glenwood High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,507 students
1090
ICSEA
Kellyville High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 869 students
1086
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 19 schools.

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

All schools near Norwest, with a map

Norwest Map

Norwest, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Norwest, New South Wales: 33.7298°S, 150.9635°E

Norwest Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (19)

People in Norwest

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.5% (2,182) Female 53.5% (2,508)

Population Density

1,670
people per km²
4,688 people · 2.8 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$2,587
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

India
7.9%
China
7.1%
England
3.1%
Philippines
2.3%
United States of America
2.3%
New Zealand
1.8%
Iran
1.8%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
9.0%
Hindi
3.3%
Cantonese
3.3%
Tamil
2.3%
Korean
2.2%
Persian (excluding Dari)
1.9%
Urdu
1.5%

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

Ancestry

English
22.2%
Australian
16.0%
Chinese
15.8%
Indian
10.0%
Irish
6.3%
Scottish
5.5%
Filipino
3.6%
German
3.2%
Italian
3.0%
Korean
2.4%
Lebanese
1.3%

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
24.6%
Catholic
18.9%
Anglican
9.3%
Hinduism
9.1%
Not stated
8.2%
Pentecostal
8.0%
Islam
4.2%
Christian (other)
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
54.7% 2,182
Separated
2.8% 110
Divorced
6.6% 264
Widowed
6.6% 264
Never married
29.3% 1,168

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
39.7%
Couple: no children
35.5%
Couple: no children under 15
14.0%
One parent: children under 15
5.4%
One parent: no children under 15
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
22.2%
2 persons
39.4%
3 persons
18.5%
4 persons
13.7%
5 persons
4.2%
6+ persons
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Norwest

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,780 occupied private dwellings in Norwest at the 2021 Census, 39.8% were rented, 28.3% owned outright and 28.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.4% 43 dwellings
Owned outright
28.3% 503 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
28.1% 500 dwellings
Rented
39.8% 708 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.0% 17 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
83.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
8.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
12.5%
2 bedrooms
35.0%
3 bedrooms
24.1%
4 bedrooms
23.0%
5 bedrooms
4.2%
6+ bedrooms
1.2%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.3%
$300-$449/mo
1.3%
$450-$599/mo
1.1%
$600-$799/mo
0.8%
$800-$999/mo
1.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
7.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
6.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
21.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
32.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.6%
1 vehicle
48.2%
2 vehicles
37.8%
3 vehicles
6.3%
4+ vehicles
2.1%

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

Work, income and education in Norwest

Employment

Employed full-time
41.6% 1,425 people
Employed part-time
18.8% 642 people
Unemployed
3.6% 123 people
Not in labour force
36.0% 1,234 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
41.7%
Managers
19.2%
Clerical & Administrative
13.1%
Sales Workers
7.4%
Community & Personal Service
7.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
6.4%
Labourers
2.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.3%
$1-$149/wk
1.0%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
0.8%
$400-$499/wk
2.7%
$500-$649/wk
2.7%
$650-$799/wk
4.0%
$800-$999/wk
4.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.9%
$4,000+/wk
22.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.4%
$1-$149/wk
3.3%
$150-$299/wk
4.8%
$300-$399/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
2.2%
$500-$649/wk
2.7%
$650-$799/wk
7.3%
$800-$999/wk
7.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.1%
$3,500+/wk
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
53.9%
Did not go to work
28.8%
Train
6.4%
Walked only
4.0%
Car (passenger)
3.1%
Other
1.4%
Bus
1.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Bicycle
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
79.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
14.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.3%

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

Bachelor Degree
39.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.6%
Postgraduate Degree
20.2%
Certificate III/IV
14.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.0%
Certificate I/II
1.4%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
33.0%
Society & Culture
15.5%
Engineering
12.2%
Health
9.3%
Information Technology
9.1%
Education
5.7%
Creative Arts
4.7%
Architecture & Building
4.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.3%
Agriculture & Environment
0.9%

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

School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
28.0%
Primary: Government
27.6%
Secondary: Government
12.3%
Pre-school
10.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.8%
Secondary: Catholic
5.8%
Primary: Catholic
5.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.4%

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
89.4%
Has need for assistance
3.3%
Need for assistance not stated
7.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
218
Diabetes
126
Heart disease
112
Asthma
108
Arthritis
97
Cancer
54
Lung condition
47
Kidney disease
35
Stroke
33
Dementia
13

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
8.5% 311
Did not provide
91.5% 3,351

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
18.3% 672
Not a volunteer
81.7% 2,999

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.4% 15
Previously served
1.8% 67
Never served
97.8% 3,595

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
40.1%
1 child
16.7%
2 children
27.3%
3 children
11.6%
4 children
2.9%
5+ children
1.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
13
1951: 1960
50
1961: 1970
90
1971: 1980
90
1981: 1990
239
1991: 2000
304
2001: 2010
448
2011: 2015
308
2016
94
2017
92
2018
119
2019
158
2020
128
2021
27

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

Population Mobility

36.2%
moved in the last year
72.7%
moved in the last 5 years
4.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,750
Moved from NSW
1,168
Moved: same area (SA2)
214
Moved from overseas
93
Moved from VIC
19
Moved from QLD
13
Moved from SA
13
Moved from WA
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.4%
5: 14 hours
29.8%
15: 29 hours
13.2%
30+ hours
8.5%
Did not do domestic work
28.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
90.7%
Step family: no other children
7.2%
Blended family: no other children
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Norwest Crime Statistics

40 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
23
Property Damage
5
Assault
4
Other Against Property
4
Other Against Person
3
Drug Offences
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Norwest

The closest suburb to Norwest is Bella Vista, 1.5 km away.

Bella Vista
1.5 km away · income $1,081/wk · rent $740/wk
Kellyville
2.2 km away · income $1,049/wk · rent $630/wk
Glenwood (NSW)
2.7 km away · income $984/wk · rent $590/wk
Castle Hill (NSW)
3.2 km away · income $931/wk · rent $560/wk
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3.2 km away · income $973/wk · rent $520/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Norwest

What is the population of Norwest NSW?

The population of Norwest NSW is 4,688 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,670 people per km². Norwest is ranked #1,664 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Norwest?

The median personal income in Norwest NSW is $1,053 per week, or $54,756 per year. The median household income is $2,207 per week. Family income is $2,587 per week. Norwest is ranked #906 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Norwest?

Median rent in Norwest NSW is $579 per week ($2,509 per month). Rent represents 26.2% of household income, which is considered moderate. Norwest ranks #297 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Norwest?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Norwest NSW is $2,823. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Norwest?

The median age in Norwest NSW is 37 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Norwest a good suburb to live in?

Norwest is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 4,688. The median income is $1,053/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.2% 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: 13036. All dollar figures in AUD.