Thinking about buying your first home in Norwest (2153)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Norwest 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 Norwest a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Norwest (2153) 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
Norwest suits established families on strong incomes, given the median household income sits at $2,207 per week and the suburb scores a perfect 10 on the NSW socioeconomic index. The public school network is genuinely impressive, with a mean ICSEA of 1131 across ten schools and Baulkham Hills High School nearby for selective entry. Units at $930,000 offer a more accessible entry point into this demographic, though houses at $1,790,000 demand serious financial commitment.
Who would not love it
The walkability score of 13 out of 100 places Norwest in the 13th percentile across Sydney, and the amenity data confirms why: zero supermarkets, zero cafes, and zero medical services within 1.6 kilometres. You are entirely car-dependent here. First home buyers are locked out of the stamp duty concession at both price points. The house median has also fallen 8.2 per cent year-on-year, and with only 17 sales in the window, that figure deserves caution rather than comfort.
What to verify before you bid
- The bushfire-prone land figure covers 8.4% of the postcode. Check whether the specific lot you are considering sits within a designated bushfire attack level zone before proceeding. - House prices have dropped 8.2% with 44 days on market and a thin sales volume of 17. Ask your conveyancer to pull comparable settled sales, not just listings, to stress-test the asking price. - Confirm your daily transport plan in detail. The 85 transport stops recorded nearby suggest Metro access, but off-peak CBD driving is 42 minutes and peak-hour figures are not provided.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Norwest?
BOCSAR · NORWEST 2153
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K4,35212 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−46%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Trend unavailableHills Shire
Within LGA: Hills Shire
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT73%109 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT14%21 reports
ASSAULT13%19 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED37%
NON-DOMESTIC63%
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 Norwest
32
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
15:03 AEST
Parramatta North station · 5.5 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 31 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
8.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
14.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Parramatta North 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. Based on 83 new bond 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
$700per week
Sep 2025 · 83 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Castle Hill2154
$780▲$80
3.5 km away
Seven Hills2147
$615▼$85
3.5 km away
Northmead2152
$600▼$100
3.7 km away
Stanhope Gardens2768
$790▲$90
4.6 km away
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 · 2153
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2153. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Hills Shire
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Hills Shire postcodes, or explore the full Hills Shire suburb index.
Norwest is the primary suburb with postcode 2153 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Norwest is the main locality.
Which local government area is Norwest in?
Norwest (2153) is located in the Hills Shire local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Norwest?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Norwest (2153) 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 Norwest flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Norwest. 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 Norwest?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Norwest (2153), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Norwest (2153) 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 Norwest (2153). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Norwest changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Norwest (2153) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
