Normanhurst flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Normanhurst (Hornsby, NSW) - 2.18 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is moderately constrained.
Everything below is suburb-wide. Overlays change block to block - see which ones actually touch your lot. The map is free.
Constraint readout
2.18 km² - this suburb is moderately constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Normanhurst's boundary, with the flood, bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. It shows where constraints fall; the interactive map shows them on your exact address.
Normanhurst at a glance
How Normanhurst is zoned
Buying in Normanhurst? The zoning, flood and bushfire lines on the section 10.7 certificate attached to the contract are mapped controls - see our s10.7 certificate guide.
Across its 2.18 km², Normanhurst is moderately constrained by planning overlays. Flood mapping covers the suburb and none of it falls within a mapped flood overlay, and 31% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 22 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Low Density Residential. The median lot measures about 770 m² across 1,593 parcels. These figures are suburb-wide - the overlays that actually apply to a given lot can differ block to block, which is what a property-level check tells you.
Who lives in Normanhurst
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Normanhurst suburb boundary itself, not a wider region.
Socio-economic standing
ABS SEIFA 2021 ranks every Australian suburb. Decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth of the country, decile 10 the least.
Score 1129, and decile 10 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Normanhurst's 5,387 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh, the wider ABS statistical area containing Normanhurst. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Normanhurst itself.
17,568 in 2001 to 19,875 in 2025, up 13%.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics. Census of Population and Housing 2021 (General Community Profile) and SEIFA 2021, both published at the Suburbs and Localities level; Regional Population (estimated resident population) at Statistical Area Level 2. Used under CC BY 4.0. Census counts of small populations are randomly adjusted by the ABS to protect confidentiality, so figures for small suburbs are indicative.
Normanhurst data sources and coverage
Every figure below is an aggregate for the suburb boundary. “Not mapped” means LayeredGeo does not hold a source layer covering this suburb; it is never an all-clear for a particular property.
| Dataset | Coverage | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Flood mapping | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Bushfire-prone mapping | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Zoning | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Heritage and environment | Mapped where published | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Demographics | Available | Australian Bureau of Statistics (2021 Census and SEIFA) |
Profile last materially updated 5 August 2026. See the methodology and full source list. Source data changes over time and critical decisions should be checked with the responsible authority.
Check a specific Normanhurst address
See exactly which overlays touch a single property - the interactive map is free. Need it on paper? A full planning PDF is just $9.
See what's in the $9 report →Normanhurst planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Normanhurst?
The schematic on this page is a Normanhurst flood map: the mapped flood overlays drawn over the suburb's terrain and street grid. Flood lines vary block to block, so for a specific property use the free interactive map - search any Normanhurst address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Normanhurst flood-prone?
Flood mapping covers Normanhurst and none of the suburb falls within a mapped flood overlay (the council-wide suburb average is 2%). Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Normanhurst bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 31% of Normanhurst is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Hornsby average of 69%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Normanhurst?
The dominant planning zone in Normanhurst is Low Density Residential, though the suburb also includes Public Recreation and Infrastructure. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Normanhurst have heritage-listed places?
Normanhurst has 22 heritage-listed places on record. Heritage listing affects what you can alter or demolish, so confirm whether a specific property is listed or near a heritage place.
What is the typical lot size in Normanhurst?
Across 1,593 surveyed parcels in Normanhurst, the median lot size is about 770 m². There are also 42 registered easements mapped in the suburb - an easement can restrict where you can build, so always check the title and overlays for the specific lot.
Does Normanhurst have a train station?
Yes - Normanhurst has 1 train station: Normanhurst Station. It is also served by 72 bus stops.
What is the population of Normanhurst?
At the 2021 Census Normanhurst had 5,387 usual residents, with a median age of 41 and an average household size of 2.9 people. The wider Normanhurst - Thornleigh - Westleigh statistical area, which contains Normanhurst, went from 17,568 people in 2001 to 19,875 in 2025, up 13%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Normanhurst alone.
Is Normanhurst an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Normanhurst scores 1129 and sits in decile 10 of 10 nationally and decile 10 within New South Wales - decile 1 being the most disadvantaged tenth of Australian suburbs and decile 10 the least. The national average score is 1000. SEIFA summarises income, education, occupation and housing across the whole suburb, so it describes the area, not any particular household in it.
What is the median household income in Normanhurst?
Median household income in Normanhurst was $2,590 a week at the 2021 Census, against $2,468 for the typical suburb in Hornsby. Median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.
Do I need a planning report for a Normanhurst property?
A Normanhurst planning report pulls every overlay - zoning, flood, bushfire, heritage and environmental - that touches a single lot, on live council and state data. The interactive map preview is free; a full PDF report is $9.
Compare nearby suburbs
| Nearby suburb | Distance | Flood mapped | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahroonga Ku-Ring-Gai |
1.4 km | 0% | 30% |
| Thornleigh | 1.4 km | 0% | 41% |
| Waitara | 1.7 km | 0% | 0% |
| Warrawee Ku-Ring-Gai |
2.3 km | 0% | 2% |
| Westleigh | 2.8 km | 0% | 82% |
| Pennant Hills | 2.9 km | 0% | 65% |
| Hornsby | 2.9 km | 0% | 50% |
| Turramurra Ku-Ring-Gai |
3.0 km | Not mapped | 27% |
| South Turramurra Ku-Ring-Gai |
3.4 km | 0% | 67% |
| North Epping | 3.9 km | 0% | 47% |