Norman Gardens, QLD 4701 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Norman Gardens is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4701, home to 10,534 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Livingstone local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 520 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 10,534
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $1,770 /week
- Median personal income
- $836 /week
- Median family income
- $2,124 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Rockhampton
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central Queensland
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Capricornia
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Lighthouse Christian School (Norman Gardens)
- Frenchville State School
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (North Rockhampton)
- Heights College (North Rockhampton)
- Glenmore State High School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 46 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 55.0% of the 4,665 resolvable premises in Norman Gardens. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 44.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 55.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 16,552 across the Rockhampton LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 16% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 6,749 theft, 2,396 drug offences, 2,256 violent offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Norman Gardens?
Norman Gardens (QLD 4701) had 10,534 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Rockhampton local government area.
What is the median rent in Norman Gardens?
The median advertised rent in Norman Gardens is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Norman Gardens?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Norman Gardens covering independent, government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Lighthouse Christian School (Norman Gardens) (1.8 km), Frenchville State School (2.2 km), St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (North Rockhampton) (2.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Norman Gardens?
Norman Gardens is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (55% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Norman Gardens?
Across the surrounding area, 16,552 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (6,749), drug offences (2,396), violent (2,256). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
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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