Hornsby Heights vs Mount Kuring-Gai
The verdict
Mount Kuring-Gai is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.63M versus $1.81M in Hornsby Heights. Hornsby Heights rates higher for liveability (57 vs 42). Mount Kuring-Gai rates higher for transport (88 vs 55). Mount Kuring-Gai is closer to the coast (10.8 km vs 14.0 km).
Scores
| Hornsby Heights | Mount Kuring-Gai | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 70 |
| Transport | 55 | 88 |
| Education | 85 | 82 |
| Liveability | 57 | 42 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hornsby Heights | Mount Kuring-Gai | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,354 | 1,766 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,699 | $2,428 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.4% | 48.5% |
| Born in Australia | 67.8% | 70.9% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3 |
Growth: Hornsby Heights Moderate Growth · Mount Kuring-Gai Moderate Growth
Property
| Hornsby Heights | Mount Kuring-Gai | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.81M | $1.63M |
| Median unit price | $1.51M | $592K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -5.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $830 | $875 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hornsby Heights | Mount Kuring-Gai | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 47 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 16 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 236 | 396 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,338 | 2,605 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hornsby Heights | Mount Kuring-Gai | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,103 | 1,079 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hornsby Heights · Mount Kuring-Gai
Transport
| Hornsby Heights | Mount Kuring-Gai | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 55 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 56 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 90 | 60 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 760 m |
Liveability
| Hornsby Heights | Mount Kuring-Gai | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.0 km | 10.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.9 km | 26.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.2 km | 6.6 km |
Population & growth
| Hornsby Heights | Mount Kuring-Gai | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,354 | 1,766 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,751 | 1,876 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,149 | 1,987 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.53% | 1.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hornsby Heights or Mount Kuring-Gai?
Hornsby Heights and Mount Kuring-Gai have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Hornsby Heights or Mount Kuring-Gai?
Mount Kuring-Gai is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.63M versus $1.81M.
Which has better schools, Hornsby Heights or Mount Kuring-Gai?
Hornsby Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Hornsby Heights 1103 vs Mount Kuring-Gai 1079; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hornsby Heights or Mount Kuring-Gai?
Mount Kuring-Gai has the higher transport score (Hornsby Heights 55/100 vs Mount Kuring-Gai 88/100).
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