Galston vs Hornsby Heights
The verdict
Hornsby Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.81M versus $2.22M 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).
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 | $2.22M | $1.81M |
| Median unit price | $890K | $1.51M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $875 | $830 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Galston | Hornsby Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 97 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 188 | 47 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 16 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 125 | 236 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,128 | 1,338 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Galston | Hornsby Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,048 | 1,103 |
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) | 97 | 90 |
| 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 97/100 vs Hornsby Heights 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Galston or Hornsby Heights?
Hornsby Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.81M versus $2.22M.
Which has better schools, Galston or Hornsby Heights?
Hornsby Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Galston 1048 vs Hornsby Heights 1103; 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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