Normanhurst, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Normanhurst, in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area.
| Locality | Normanhurst |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.72326 |
| Longitude | 151.09792 |
| Population | 5,211 |
| Density | 2390.4 /km² |
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Elevation | 180 m |
| Postcode | 2076 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 19 km north-northwest |
Normanhurst is a locality in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,211. The locality covers an area of 2.2 km², giving a population density of about 2390.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 180 m above sea level. It lies approximately 19 km north-northwest of Sydney. Normanhurst is located at 33.7233°S, 151.0979°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2076.
Normanhurst unfolds as a green embrace on the northern fringes of Sydney, a suburb where the suburban dream has taken root amongst the undulating terrain. It lies 2.9 km south of Hornsby, NSW (from Hornsby, NSW: bearing 175°T), and is situated 9.1 km east of Castle Hill. The air here, particularly after a summer rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of eucalypt and the subtle perfume of flowering shrubs, a constant reminder of the bushland that presses in from all sides. Broadleaf trees, their branches reaching wide like welcoming arms, cast dappled shadows across manicured lawns and winding streets, creating a sense of calm seclusion. Even as the afternoon sun begins its descent, painting the sky in hues of apricot and rose, a quiet stillness settles, broken only by the distant chatter of children or the murmur of traffic on the main thoroughfares.
Historically, this land was part of the traditional territories of Indigenous Australians, a connection that whispers through the ancient gum trees and the very shape of the gullies. Later, European settlers saw its potential, and Normanhurst began to grow, its development intertwined with the expansion of Sydney and the burgeoning need for residential spaces. The local economy, while no longer dominated by the market gardens and orchards that once flourished, retains a strong service-based character, catering to the needs of its residents and the neighbouring suburbs. The presence of established schools and community centres speaks to a long-standing commitment to family life, and the easy access to larger commercial hubs means that while Normanhurst offers a peaceful haven, it is never far from the pulse of the wider metropolitan area.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Normanhurst, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Normanhurst, in The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby local government area.
Detailed location data for Normanhurst includes the postcode (2076), telephone area code (02), and local government area (The Council Of The Shire Of Hornsby), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Normanhurst is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |