Normanhurst, located approximately 22 kilometres northwest of Sydney's central business district, is a suburb on the Upper North Shore within the local government area of Hornsby Shire. As of the 2021 census, it has a population of 5,387 residents.
The suburb divides Pennant Hills Road, a major north-south route leading to the M1 Motorway north and towards Parramatta in the south. Both the eastern and western sections of Normanhurst have extensive bushland access. The east side features a small bush area between Normanhurst and Fox Valley. In contrast, the side of the west backs onto the southern reaches of the Berowra Valley, contributing to the suburb's leafy and rural appearance.
Normanhurst offers a small commercial area near its railway station, including cafes, restaurants, a liquor store, and an Australia Post office. Public transportation is well-served by Normanhurst railway station on the Northern Line of the Sydney Trains network, and CDC NSW's Upper North Shore service provides bus services.
Educational institutions in the suburb include Loreto Normanhurst (private, girls-only), Normanhurst Boys High School (public, selective, boys-only), and Normanhurst Public School. Additionally, Normanhurst West Public School, despite its name, is located in the neighbouring suburb of Thornleigh.
The suburb is home to several churches, including St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Normanhurst Uniting Church, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
For recreation, Normanhurst hosts the Normanhurst Eagles Football Club, whose home ground is Normanhurst Oval, and the Normanhurst-Warrawee Cricket Club, which plays at Normanhurst Park.
The combination of residential charm, convenient amenities, and access to natural surroundings makes Normanhurst a desirable suburb for many residents.