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NSW · The Hills Shire Council

Norwest, 2153

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Updated

Desirability score

58.7/100
Good

Top 15% of New South Wales' suburbs

74% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • High desirability
  • Excellent transport
  • Cycling
What Norwest is known for: Green suburb, High desirability, Excellent transport, Cycling

Suburb profile

Norwest hums with inner-city energy, a mid-sized suburb where there is always something happening nearby. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.

Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. There are enough cafés and casual dining options to keep weekends interesting. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.

Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while housing affordability and local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

Population

Population
4,688
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$2,207
Dwelling vacancy
10%
Unoccupied private dwellings
197 of 1,979
Median monthly mortgage
$2,823
Employment rate
58.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
110 / 137 / 952

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$685
Houses (January to March 2026)
$870
All types (January to March 2026)
$800
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
382

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
107
Against the person
33
Against property
53
Rate per 1,000 residents
22.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 142 residents
State safety percentile
3th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+0.3%

Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Domestic Violence Related Assault108
  • Fraud194
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment169
  • Malicious Damage To Property138
  • Steal From Motor Vehicle82

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Public transport

84 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Norwest Bvd After Edgewater Dr
  • Norwest Bvd Before Solent Cct
  • Norwest Bvd Opp Bedford College
  • Norwest Station, Platform 1
  • Norwest Station, Platform 2

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Check signage. Reduce your speed. This project will transform the existing footpath into a new shared path, improving safety and connectivity for both pedestrians and cyclists travelling through the precinct, including those accessing Norwest Metro Station and nearby business areas.<strong>Lane closures or stop/slow traffic control may cause minor delays and affect travel times.</strong>Norwest Boulevard, Windsor Road14 Apr 2026 – 31 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

245 planning-related records

2026· 19 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; High technology industry; Data centre
    3 BROOKHOLLOW AVENUE NORWEST 2153Additional Information Requested

  • May 2026

  • Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure
    57 WINDSOR ROAD NORWEST 2153Under Assessment
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; High technology industry; Data centre
    3 BROOKHOLLOW AVENUE NORWEST 2153Additional Information Requested
  • Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure
    57 WINDSOR ROAD NORWEST 2153Rejected
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    28 Banyan Ave, NorwestAdditional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    32 Banyan Avenue, NorwestAdditional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    30 Banyan Avenue, NorwestAdditional Information Requested
  • Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    77 Windsor Road, NorwestAdditional Information Requested
  • Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise
    34 BROOKHOLLOW AVENUE NORWEST 2153Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure
    27 Banyan Avenue NorwestAdditional Information Requested

  • April 2026

  • Restaurant or cafe; Business premises; Medical centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Shop
    40-42 SOLENT CIRCUIT NORWEST 2153Under Assessment
  • Subdivision
    69 WINDSOR ROAD NORWEST 2153Under Assessment
  • Medical centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    40-42 SOLENT CIRCUIT NORWEST 2153Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; High technology industry; Data centre
    3 BROOKHOLLOW AVENUE NORWEST 2153Determined

  • February 2026

  • Signage; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Advertising structure
    BANYAN AVENUE NORWEST 2153Determined
  • Signage; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Advertising structure
    3 Firewheel Place, Norwest NSW 2153Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Recreation facility (outdoor)
    7 SPURWAY DRIVE NORWEST 2153Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Industrial development; Erection of a new structure
    3 BROOKHOLLOW AVENUE NORWEST 2153Under Assessment
  • Office Premise; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    7 MAITLAND PLACE NORWEST 2153Withdrawn
2025· 21 proposals

  • November 2025

  • Subdivision
    MACKILLOP DRIVE NORWEST 2153Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation facility (indoor)
    40-42 SOLENT CIRCUIT NORWEST 2153Determined
  • Signage; Restaurant or cafe; Business premises; Medical centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Business identification sign; Shop
    40 SOLENT CIRCUIT NORWEST 2153Determined
  • Subdivision
    8 MAITLAND PLACE NORWEST 2153Determined
  • Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure
    15-19 SPURWAY DRIVE NORWEST 2153Determined

  • October 2025

  • Attached dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    89 WINDSOR ROAD NORWEST 2153Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    65-67 Windsor Road, NORWEST NSW 2153Determined
  • Subdivision
    MACKILLOP DRIVE NORWEST 2153Determined
  • Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation
    38 HORATIO AVENUE NORWEST 2153Withdrawn

  • September 2025

  • Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure
    57 WINDSOR ROAD NORWEST 2153Determined

  • August 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    113 STONE MASON DRIVE NORWEST 2153Determined
  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Group home; Group home (transitional)
    54 RIDGEHAVEN PLACE NORWEST 2153Determined
  • Signage; Advertising and signage
    12 CENTURY CIRCUIT NORWEST 2153Determined

  • July 2025

  • Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure
    3 FIREWHEEL PLACE NORWEST 2153Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    8 IRONGUM TERRACE NORWEST 2153Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    105 STONE MASON DRIVE NORWEST 2153Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    61 HORATIO AVENUE NORWEST 2153Determined

  • June 2025

  • Subdivision
    40 SOLENT CIRCUIT NORWEST 2153Determined
  • Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure
    8 MAITLAND PLACE NORWEST 2153Determined

  • May 2025

  • Signage; Restaurant or cafe; Business premises; Medical centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Business identification sign; Shop
    40 SOLENT CIRCUIT NORWEST 2153Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    40 TREFFONE AVENUE NORWEST 2153Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

147 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Commonwealth BankBank
  • NABBank
  • WestpacBank
  • Mullane's HotelBar

    36 Brookhollow Avenue

  • Bench (28)
  • Bike Shed - Norwest Station, Brookhollow AveBicycle Parking
  • Transport for NSWBicycle Parking
  • 87 Windsor RdBus stop
  • Barina Downs Rd before Evesham CtBus stop
  • Barina Downs Rd before Hillsborough WayBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

4 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Evesham Court ReservePark
  • Fairway Drive ReservePark
  • Horatio ParkPark
  • Strangers Creek ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
4
Emergency department
On site
  • Australian Dental SpecialistsColumbia Courtdentist
  • Bella Vista Physiotherapyphysiotherapist
  • Lakeview Private Hospitalhospital
  • The Hills Medical & Dental Centrecentre

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
19
Parks (OSM)
11

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
58.7/100 — Good
State standing
Top 15% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
973rd in Australia
State rank
321st in NSW
Peer rank
#94 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#225 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
74%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • 87 Windsor Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • Australia Postamenitiespost_box
  • Australia Post Parcel Lockeramenitiesparcel_locker
  • Australian Dental SpecialistsamenitiesUnit Suite 219 4 Columbia Courtdentist
  • Bamiyanamenitiesrestaurant
  • Barina Downs Rd before Evesham Ctamenitiesbus_stop
  • Barina Downs Rd before Hillsborough Wayamenitiesbus_stop
  • Barina Downs Rd opp 64amenitiesbus_stop
  • Benchamenitiesbench
  • Benchamenitiesbench

Data sources & freshness

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