NSW Property Intelligence
NorwestNSW 2153
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Norwest is home to ~4,688 residents (median age 37), with 40% of households renting.
Rent in Norwest
The median house rent in Norwest is $880/week (724 new leases). Units have a median of $700/week (522 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2153, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $660/wk | $640/wk |
| 2 | $650/wk | $750/wk |
| 3 | $805/wk | $890/wk |
| 4+ | $1000/wk | $935/wk |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Norwest fall in the intake zones of Bella Vista Public School, Crestwood High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Bella Vista Public School#82 of 2159 in NSW
- Crestwood High School#241 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Norwest has 4 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Hillsong Child Care Centre, NUKIDS EARLY LEARNING, MAPLE BEAR NORWEST.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Norwest Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Norwest Marketown.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Norwest (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 19 | Downward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 5 | Downward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | Stable |
Development activity
97 development applications were lodged in Norwest over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Norwest — quick answers
What is the median rent in Norwest?
Houses in Norwest (postcode 2153) have a median asking rent of $880/week; units have a median of $700/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Norwest?
Norwest addresses can be zoned for Bella Vista Public School, Crestwood High School. Bella Vista Public School ranks in roughly the top 4% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Norwest?
Norwest has 4 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How long is the commute from Norwest to the Sydney CBD?
From Norwest Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 38 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Norwest?
97 development applications were lodged in Norwest in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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