Asquith vs Hornsby Heights
The verdict
Hornsby Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.82M versus $1.97M in Asquith. Asquith rates higher for transport (93 vs 55). Asquith has a shorter estimated CBD commute (53 vs 75 min). On the separate residential safety score, Hornsby Heights rates higher (100 vs 83/100 in Asquith).
Scores
| Asquith | Hornsby Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 65 |
| Transport | 93 | 55 |
| Education | 94 | 85 |
| Liveability | 93 | 57 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Asquith | Hornsby Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,160 | 6,354 |
| Median age | 36 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,300 | $2,699 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.0% | 53.4% |
| Born in Australia | 50.1% | 67.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3 |
Growth: Asquith Moderate Growth · Hornsby Heights Moderate Growth
Property
| Asquith | Hornsby Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.97M | $1.82M |
| Median unit price | $716K | $1.48M |
| House price YoY | -0.5% | -3.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $775 | $775 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 47 |
Median price history
Safety
| Asquith | Hornsby Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 195 | 47 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 65 | 16 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 162 | 236 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,175 | 1,259 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Asquith | Hornsby Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,088 | 1,104 |
See the full school list on each profile: Asquith · Hornsby Heights
Transport
| Asquith | Hornsby Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 55 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 56 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 75 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 790 m | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Asquith | Hornsby Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 6 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.3 km | 14.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.3 km | 25.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Asquith | Hornsby Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,160 | 6,354 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,544 | 6,751 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,931 | 7,149 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.52% | 1.53% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Asquith or Hornsby Heights?
Hornsby Heights has the higher residential safety score (Asquith 83/100 vs Hornsby Heights 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Asquith or Hornsby Heights?
Hornsby Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.82M versus $1.97M.
Which has better schools, Asquith or Hornsby Heights?
Hornsby Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Asquith 1088 vs Hornsby Heights 1104; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Asquith or Hornsby Heights?
Asquith has the higher transport score (Asquith 93/100 vs Hornsby Heights 55/100).
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