Norman Park State School
Norman Park, QLD
Suburb socio-economic profile
Norman Park is an affluent, largely white-collar suburb with a median weekly household income of $2,918, well above the Queensland average of $1,675. The median age is 35, and households are predominantly couples with children, with 1,850 families recorded in the 2021 Census. The suburb has a strong owner-occupier rate (64.3%) and a high proportion of professionals. source: ABS QuickStats
Most common foreign country of birth
While specific country-of-birth percentages for Norman Park are not fully detailed in the available Census extract, the ABS QuickStats page for the suburb indicates the majority of residents (95.8%) are non-Indigenous, with a small Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander population (1.4%). The most common overseas birthplace is not explicitly listed in the provided data, but typical for Brisbane's inner-east, England and New Zealand are frequent origins; this specific figure is not confirmed in the source snippets. source: ABS QuickStats
Working-parent support
Norman Park State School's Out of School Hours Care is operated by **Jabiru Norman Park**, which provides before-school, after-school, and vacation care programs. The school's website highlights Jabiru's play-based learning approach designed to meet family needs. Specific session times and fee details are available directly from the school's OSHC page. source: Norman Park State School OSHC
School culture
Norman Park State School has a strong performing arts culture, with **Junior and Senior Choirs**, a **Band** program, and **Strings** ensemble. The school hosts an annual Winter Concert showcasing these groups, with proceeds supporting the music program. The school motto is "Onward and upward," reflecting its focus on student achievement through collaborative teaching. source: TryBooking Winter Concert | source: School website
Suburb vibe and groceries
Norman Park is a family-friendly, leafy suburb with 14 parks covering 13.8% of its total area, offering abundant green space. Local grocery options include the independent **IGA** network, with several locations in surrounding suburbs like Coorparoo and Stones Corner. For specialty Asian groceries, residents typically travel to nearby suburbs, though specific ethnic grocers within Norman Park itself are not listed in the available search results. source: OnTheHouse profile | source: IGA
Weeknight dining
**Dovetail on Overend** (0.84 km from the school) offers Modern Australian cuisine and breakfast, with pickup available until 1:00 pm, making it a popular local café rather than a dinner spot. For evening family dining, **Punjabi Khazana** in nearby Coorparro (1.3 km) serves Indian cuisine with pickup until 1:45 am. Additional nearby casual takeaway options include **Sandwich & Wraps Heaven** in Coorparoo. source: OzFoodHunter
Tuition and enrichment
**Ezy Math Tutoring** has over 100 English, maths, and science tutors available in Norman Park, offering in-home and online sessions with a "100% Good Fit Guarantee." **Tutor2you** also provides in-home tutoring in the 4170 postcode, with complimentary diagnostic assessments and no lock-in contracts, employing certified tutors. source: Ezy Math Tutoring | source: Tutor2you
Commute
Specific train line and travel time information from Norman Park to Brisbane's Central Station was not available in the provided search results, as the commute-related snippets were irrelevant (covering unrelated Norman topics). The suburb is located approximately 5 km east of the Brisbane CBD, making it a short drive or bus trip into the city. For public transport details, Translink services the area, but the exact line and station stop is not confirmed in these sources. [source: not available in provided results]
Sources
Generated from web research — for informational purposes only, not professional advice. NAPLAN data from ACARA.