Asquith vs Hornsby
The verdict
Hornsby is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.86M versus $1.97M in Asquith. Hornsby rates higher for liveability (100 vs 93). Asquith is closer to the coast (14.3 km vs 16.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Hornsby rates higher (88 vs 83/100 in Asquith).
Scores
| Asquith | Hornsby | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 96 |
| Transport | 93 | 95 |
| Education | 94 | 93 |
| Liveability | 93 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Asquith | Hornsby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,160 | 22,462 |
| Median age | 36 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,300 | $1,952 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.0% | 61.8% |
| Born in Australia | 50.1% | 44.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Asquith Moderate Growth · Hornsby High Growth
Property
| Asquith | Hornsby | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.97M | $1.86M |
| Median unit price | $716K | $732K |
| House price YoY | -0.5% | 19.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $775 | $775 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | 2.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 51 |
Median price history
Safety
| Asquith | Hornsby | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 88 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 195 | 116 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 65 | 80 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 162 | 276 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,175 | 4,968 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Asquith | Hornsby | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 7 |
| Government | 3 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,088 | 1,112 |
Transport
| Asquith | Hornsby | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 95 |
| Train stations | 1 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 114 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 52 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 790 m | 600 m |
Liveability
| Asquith | Hornsby | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 49 |
| Parks | 6 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 92 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 15 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.3 km | 16.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.3 km | 22.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Asquith | Hornsby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,160 | 22,462 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,544 | 22,833 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,931 | 31,230 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.52% | 0.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Asquith or Hornsby?
Hornsby has the higher residential safety score (Asquith 83/100 vs Hornsby 88/100).
Which is more affordable, Asquith or Hornsby?
Hornsby is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.86M versus $1.97M.
Which has better schools, Asquith or Hornsby?
Hornsby has a higher average school ICSEA (Asquith 1088 vs Hornsby 1112; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Asquith or Hornsby?
Hornsby has the higher transport score (Asquith 93/100 vs Hornsby 95/100).
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