Hornsby Heights vs Mount Colah
The verdict
Mount Colah is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.72M versus $1.81M in Hornsby Heights. Mount Colah rates higher for transport (91 vs 55). Mount Colah is closer to the coast (12.8 km vs 14.0 km).
Scores
| Hornsby Heights | Mount Colah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 81 |
| Transport | 55 | 91 |
| Education | 85 | 86 |
| Liveability | 57 | 68 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hornsby Heights | Mount Colah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,354 | 7,816 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,699 | $2,505 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.4% | 53.5% |
| Born in Australia | 67.8% | 65.7% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Hornsby Heights Moderate Growth · Mount Colah Moderate Growth
Property
| Hornsby Heights | Mount Colah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.81M | $1.72M |
| Median unit price | $1.51M | $650K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -8.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $830 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hornsby Heights | Mount Colah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 47 | 64 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 16 | 13 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 236 | 128 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,338 | 1,267 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hornsby Heights | Mount Colah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,103 | 1,097 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hornsby Heights · Mount Colah
Transport
| Hornsby Heights | Mount Colah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 55 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 56 | 78 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 90 | 56 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Hornsby Heights | Mount Colah | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 4 |
| Parks | 7 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.0 km | 12.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.9 km | 24.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.2 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Hornsby Heights | Mount Colah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,354 | 7,816 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,751 | 8,304 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,149 | 8,794 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.53% | 1.53% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hornsby Heights or Mount Colah?
Hornsby Heights and Mount Colah have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Hornsby Heights or Mount Colah?
Mount Colah is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.72M versus $1.81M.
Which has better schools, Hornsby Heights or Mount Colah?
Hornsby Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Hornsby Heights 1103 vs Mount Colah 1097; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hornsby Heights or Mount Colah?
Mount Colah has the higher transport score (Hornsby Heights 55/100 vs Mount Colah 91/100).
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