Moving to Norwest NSW 2153
What the official numbers say about living in Norwest — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $579 a week, against a median household income of $2,207 a week.
About 57% of homes are owner-occupied and 40% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Around 73% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: India, China, England; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Hindi, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Norwest sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (35% of workers), while 57% work from home.
Nearest train station: Seven Hills, 5.5 km south-west.
Nearest metro station: Norwest, 500 m south.
Nearest bus interchange: Hillsbus Dural Depot, 7.3 km north-east.
Nearest airport: Bankstown Airport, 21.8 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 27 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 49 schools · 37 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 40 parks — see them all on the Norwest profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: The Swot Shop 350 m · Hillsong Leadership college 600 m · Bella Vista Public School 1000 m · St Angela's Primary School 1.7 km · Crestwood High School 1.8 km · St Michael's Primary School 2 km · Anglican Technical College Western Sydney 2.1 km · Kellyville Public School 2.2 km
Groceries: Coles 300 m · Coles 2.1 km · Woolworths 2.1 km
Parks and reserves: Strangers Creek Park 250 m · Horatio Park 350 m · Fairway Drive Reserve 550 m · Evesham Court Reserve 600 m · Rowanbrae Reserve 1.1 km · Helmsley Grove Reserve 1.1 km · Village Green 1.4 km · Charles McLaughlin Reserve 1.5 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Norwest, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Australian Magpie · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Common Myna · Australian Raven.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Norwest, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwest here | 4,688 | — | 10/10 | 15% |
| Bella Vista | 8,384 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
| Kellyville | 27,011 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Baulkham Hills | 37,415 | — | 10/10 | 18% |
| Glenwood | 15,829 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
| Kings Langley | 9,354 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Castle Hill | 40,874 | — | 10/10 | 24% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be The Hills Shire — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Mitchell — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2153 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Norwest profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $579 a week, and about 40% of homes here are rented.
It sits about 27 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Seven Hills station is roughly 5.5 km away. Local government is The Hills Shire council, and the federal seat is Mitchell.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Norwest vs Bella Vista · Norwest vs Glenwood.
Nearby guides: Bella Vista · Kellyville · Baulkham Hills · Glenwood · Kings Langley · Castle Hill.
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