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Normanhurst 2076 suburb insights

Normanhurst (2076) is a suburb in the Hornsby local government area in New South Wales. This page brings together 16 data cards on what property buyers actually need to know before committing to Normanhurst: affordability signals including median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility; lifestyle indicators covering school catchments, childcare quality, walkability, and commute times to the CBD; and risk factors including flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, and air quality. The final section tracks how Normanhurst is changing — new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts from the ABS Census. All data is sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and updated regularly. Use the section navigation above to jump between Affordability, Lifestyle, Dealbreakers, and Change.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Affordability

Can I afford Normanhurst?

Can I afford Normanhurst?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Normanhurst? Based on the suburb median of $2,022,500 (houses) and the local median household income.


Monthly repayment
$9,983/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
89.0%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$1,618,000 loan
20% deposit ($404,500)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 89% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.


Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Normanhurst89.0%
Sydney median income111.3%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Normanhurst?

Rental market in Normanhurst

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
Dec 22: $595 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 23: $580 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 23: $625 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 23: $655 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 23: $650 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 24: $650 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 24: $680 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 24: $660 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 24: $695 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 25: $700 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 25: data suppressed (fewer than 10 bonds lodged)?Sep 25: $735 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25


Nearby suburbs · same combination

Turramurra2074
$765$30
1.7 km away
Thornleigh2120
$660$75
3.7 km away
Pymble2073
$800$65
4.7 km away
St Ives2075
$840$105
5.0 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.

Lifestyle

Normanhurst Lifestyle

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Normanhurst

30
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:19 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
4.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
15.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.9pphm
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.

Change

How might Normanhurst change?

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.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Normanhurst change?

Investor activity in Normanhurst

2076 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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1
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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.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2076?
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.

Explore Normanhurst in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Normanhurst 2076: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Hornsby suburb index to compare nearby options.