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East Brisbane vs Norman Park

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 1.6 km apart, on the same open data. East Brisbane scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

East BrisbaneNorman Park
Active7844
Safety1156
Wealth5190
Value6094
Parks6365
Cafés9384
Transit7982
Green space4458
Active & healthy7062
Schools nearby (OSM)6464
Median rent$400/wk $450/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$1,600,000$1,647,500
House sales in the 12 months to March 202685126
Population6,1866,842
Full profile East Brisbane in full Norman Park in full

Scores are percentiles across all 277 Brisbane suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is East Brisbane safer than Norman Park?

Norman Park scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, East Brisbane or Norman Park?

East Brisbane has the lower median house price of the two ($1,600,000 vs $1,647,500).

Should I live in East Brisbane or Norman Park?

East Brisbane scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for East Brisbane or Norman Park.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →