Hornsby vs Normanhurst
The verdict
Hornsby is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.86M versus $1.91M in Normanhurst. Hornsby rates higher for liveability (100 vs 94). Hornsby is closer to the coast (16.4 km vs 17.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Normanhurst rates higher (100 vs 88/100 in Hornsby).
Scores
| Hornsby | Normanhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 94 |
| Transport | 95 | 96 |
| Education | 93 | 93 |
| Liveability | 100 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hornsby | Normanhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,462 | 5,387 |
| Median age | 38 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,952 | $2,590 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.8% | 63.6% |
| Born in Australia | 44.7% | 63.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.9 |
Growth: Hornsby High Growth · Normanhurst Stable
Property
| Hornsby | Normanhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.86M | $1.91M |
| Median unit price | $732K | $1.32M |
| House price YoY | 19.9% | -14.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $775 | $1,250 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 51 | 56 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hornsby | Normanhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 116 | 37 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 80 | 19 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 276 | 186 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,968 | 2,840 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hornsby | Normanhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 3 |
| Government | 4 | 2 |
| Independent | 3 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,112 | 1,170 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hornsby · Normanhurst
Transport
| Hornsby | Normanhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 96 |
| Train stations | 2 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 114 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 52 | 47 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 600 m | 350 m |
Liveability
| Hornsby | Normanhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 49 | 0 |
| Parks | 18 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 92 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 15 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.4 km | 17.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.0 km | 19.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| Hornsby | Normanhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 22,462 | 5,387 |
| Estimated 2025 | 22,833 | 5,575 |
| Projected 2041 | 31,230 | 5,630 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.41% | 0.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hornsby or Normanhurst?
Normanhurst has the higher residential safety score (Hornsby 88/100 vs Normanhurst 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Hornsby or Normanhurst?
Hornsby is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.86M versus $1.91M.
Which has better schools, Hornsby or Normanhurst?
Normanhurst has a higher average school ICSEA (Hornsby 1112 vs Normanhurst 1170; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hornsby or Normanhurst?
Normanhurst has the higher transport score (Hornsby 95/100 vs Normanhurst 96/100).
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