Galston vs Hornsby Heights
The verdict
Hornsby Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.82M versus $2.68M in Galston. Hornsby Heights rates higher for transport (55 vs 24). Hornsby Heights is closer to the coast (14.0 km vs 15.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Hornsby Heights rates higher (100 vs 92/100 in Galston).
Scores
| Galston | Hornsby Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 65 |
| Transport | 24 | 55 |
| Education | 76 | 85 |
| Liveability | 55 | 57 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Galston | Hornsby Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,195 | 6,354 |
| Median age | 46 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,295 | $2,699 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.2% | 53.4% |
| Born in Australia | 77.6% | 67.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3 |
Growth: Galston Stable · Hornsby Heights Moderate Growth
Property
| Galston | Hornsby Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.68M | $1.82M |
| Median unit price | $900K | $1.48M |
| House price YoY | 59.4% | -3.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $880 | $775 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.4% | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 70 | 47 |
Median price history
Safety
| Galston | Hornsby Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 219 | 47 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 16 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 125 | 236 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,128 | 1,259 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Galston | Hornsby Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,043 | 1,104 |
See the full school list on each profile: Galston · Hornsby Heights
Transport
| Galston | Hornsby Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 24 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 56 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 81 | 75 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.2 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Galston | 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 | 6 | 2 |
| Parks | 4 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 13 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.8 km | 14.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.3 km | 25.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.5 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Galston | Hornsby Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,195 | 6,354 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,215 | 6,751 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,312 | 7,149 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.16% | 1.53% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Galston or Hornsby Heights?
Hornsby Heights has the higher residential safety score (Galston 92/100 vs Hornsby Heights 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Galston or Hornsby Heights?
Hornsby Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.82M versus $2.68M.
Which has better schools, Galston or Hornsby Heights?
Hornsby Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Galston 1043 vs Hornsby Heights 1104; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Galston or Hornsby Heights?
Hornsby Heights has the higher transport score (Galston 24/100 vs Hornsby Heights 55/100).
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