Norwest, NSW 2153 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Norwest is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2153, home to 4,688 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Parramatta local government area and roughly 23 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,688
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $2,207 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,053 /week
- Median family income
- $2,587 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- The Hills Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mitchell
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $579 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,823
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Baulkham Hills High School
- Baulkham Hills North Public School
- Jasper Road Public School
- Winston Hills Public School
- Excelsior Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 37 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 130 bus stops
- Grove Square, Old Northern Rd
- Old Northern Rd Opp Grove Square
- Old Northern Rd At Hill St
- Old Northern Rd After Windsor Rd
- Hills District Bowling Club, Old Northern Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 9 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 36 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 4 supermarkets
- 26 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 23.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 83.3% of the 3,413 resolvable premises in Norwest. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 83.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.9%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 15.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,294 across postcode 2153 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 392 theft, 356 violent offences, 142 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Norwest?
Norwest (NSW 2153) had 4,688 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the The Hills Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Norwest?
The median advertised rent in Norwest is $579/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Norwest?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Norwest covering government sectors. Nearest include: Baulkham Hills High School (0.9 km), Baulkham Hills North Public School (1 km), Jasper Road Public School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Norwest?
Norwest is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (83.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Norwest?
Across postcode 2153, 1,294 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (392), violent (356), property damage (142). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Norwest?
In Norwest, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (23 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Norwest?
130 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Norwest centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 37 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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