Asquith
NSW 2077 · Hornsby
6,160 (2021) → 6,544 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Hornsby local government area (est. 144,237 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Asquith is a moderate growth suburb in Hornsby, NSW 2077, about 22km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.97M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 93/100, and is about 14km inland. Asquith has an overall score of 93/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 83/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2077 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (7.82%), China (7.5%), Philippines (3.38%), England (3.1%), Iran (2.66%)
Top languages: Mandarin (9.33%), Nepali (3.21%), Persian ED (3%), Hindi (2.99%), Cantonese (2.87%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1128 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1124
- Asquith Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1102
- Asquith Girls High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1082
- Asquith Boys High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1045
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mount Colah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1098
- Hornsby North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1148
- Waitara Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1148
- Hornsby Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1104
- Hornsby Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1209
- Barker CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1166
- Blue Gum Community SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1105
- Marri Mittigar SchoolCombined · Independent · 3kmICSEA 984
- St Edmund's CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1107
- Knox Grammar School - Wahroonga Preparatory CampusPrimary · Independent · 3.1km
- Prouille Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.2kmICSEA 1156
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.2kmICSEA 1153
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Asquith
Is Asquith safe?
Asquith has a residential safety score of 83/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,175 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Asquith?
In Asquith, the median house price is $1.97M and the median unit price is $716K. Median weekly house rent is $775.
How far is Asquith from Sydney CBD?
Asquith is about 22.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 53 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Asquith?
Asquith has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1088 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Asquith?
Asquith has a transport score of 93/100, including 1 train station and 35 bus stops.