Thinking about buying your first home in Normanhurst (2076)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Normanhurst is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Normanhurst a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Normanhurst (2076) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Normanhurst suits established families on strong incomes, the median household pulling $2,590 a week, who want a large separate house in a high-amenity, low-density neighbourhood. The selective Normanhurst Boys High School and a mean ICSEA of 1163 across local public schools are genuine drawcards. At a median house price of $2,022,500, this is a suburb for buyers with serious equity or borrowing capacity, not those stretching to enter the market.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out entirely. The median house price sits well above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold, so you receive no stamp duty relief here. The walkability score of 55 puts the suburb in the middle of the pack for Sydney, meaning car dependence is real. Most significantly, 44.2% of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land. That is not a minor footnote. Insurance costs, building restrictions, and evacuation planning are live considerations for anyone buying here.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm the specific bushfire risk overlay for any property you are considering, as 44.2% of the postcode is affected and individual lots vary considerably in exposure and BAL rating. - The unit median of $1,195,000 is based on only 15 sales and recorded a slight decline of 0.4% year-on-year. Treat that figure with caution and request comparable sales data directly from the agent. - Check current building insurance quotes before exchange, as bushfire-prone zoning routinely affects premiums and coverage terms in this postcode.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Normanhurst?
BOCSAR · NORMANHURST 2076
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,97012 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−63%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Hornsby
Within LGA: Hornsby
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT65%73 reports
ASSAULT19%21 reports
MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY16%18 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED53%
NON-DOMESTIC47%
Across 19 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Normanhurst
26
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
13:48 AEST
Macquarie Park station · 5.6 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 26 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
6.4µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
9.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.7pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Macquarie Park station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
Small sample
$735per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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3.7 km away
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$800▲$65
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St Ives2075
$840▲$105
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NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2076
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2076. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Compare Normanhurst with another suburb
Also in Hornsby
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Hornsby postcodes, or explore the full Hornsby suburb index.
Normanhurst is the primary suburb with postcode 2076 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Normanhurst is the main locality.
Which local government area is Normanhurst in?
Normanhurst (2076) is located in the Hornsby local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Normanhurst?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Normanhurst (2076) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Normanhurst flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Normanhurst. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Normanhurst?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Normanhurst (2076), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Normanhurst (2076) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Normanhurst (2076). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Normanhurst changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Normanhurst (2076) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
