NSW2076· Pop. 25,340Hornsby

NORMANHURST

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$2,109,999

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

2.5%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-20.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.1%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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NORMANHURST shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$1,000/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+5.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-9.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.22%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

0.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

45 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$1675k

2021

$2110k

2022

$2000k

2023

$2118k

2024

$2460k

2025

$2650k

2026

$2110k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

NORMANHURST is a metropolitan NSW suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 2.5% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,923/wk

$72k taxable p.a.

Renters

17.1%

79.1% owner-occupier

Median age

43.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.0%

Population growth

+0.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

25.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

73%

17% apartments

Degree qualified

46.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

22.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

470 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.8%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

18.7 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

30 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

59.5%

Balanced market

Walkability

35 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

17.3 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,310/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2076

🏫4 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚4 Combined⭐2 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

Prouille Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1156

Wahroonga Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1156

Waitara Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1148

Normanhurst Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1139

🎓Secondary (2)

Normanhurst Boys High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1207

St Leo's Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1113

📚Combined (4)

Abbotsleigh

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1217

Knox Grammar School

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1187

Loreto Normanhurst

Independent · Yrs 5-12

ICSEA 1164

Wahroonga Adventist School

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1161

⭐Special (2)

St Edmund's College

Independent · Yrs U

ICSEA 1107

St Lucy's School

Independent · Yrs U

ICSEA 1104

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe

92/ 100

0.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Top tier

1155ICSEA · national avg 1000

12 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

56/ 100

🚆 2 train🚌 25 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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