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Asquith

NSW 2077 · Hornsby

6,160 (2021) → 6,544 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Hornsby local government area (est. 144,237 residents)

93
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

6,160
Population
$1.92M
Median house (2025)
83
Safety score
93
Transport score

Asquith is a moderate growth suburb in Hornsby, NSW 2077, about 22km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.92M 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.

22.3 km
To Sydney CBD
14.3 km
To coast
$830/wk
Median rent (house)
790 m
To nearest station

Demographics

6,160
Population
36
Median age
2.7
Avg household

Age distribution

Hornsby LGA population (est. 2025)144,237
Median household income (weekly)$2,300
vs NSW median+24.3%
Bachelor degree or higher62.0%
Born in Australia50.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse935 / 1,079 / 193

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

$1.92M+21.9%
Median house (2025)
$722K-1.7%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$830 / $690 wk
Rental yield (house)2.3%
Days on market (house)38 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

83
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

12
Break & enter dwelling195/100k
10
Steal from dwelling162/100k
4
Motor vehicle theft65/100k
10
Domestic assault162/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
9
Non-domestic assault146/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 168 (all categories, latest year)2,727 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

87

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

111
Within 10km4 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1128 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1125
  • Asquith Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1096
  • Asquith Girls High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1075
  • Asquith Boys High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1044

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Mount Colah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1097
  • Hornsby North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1154
  • Waitara Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1153
  • Hornsby Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1103
  • Hornsby Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1202
  • Barker CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1170
  • Blue Gum Community SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1069
  • St Edmund's CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1110
  • Knox Grammar School - Wahroonga Preparatory CampusPrimary · Independent · 3.1km
  • Prouille Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.2kmICSEA 1162
  • Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.2kmICSEA 1150
  • St Leo's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1110

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

93
1Train
35Bus
CBD commute (est.)53 min (train)
Peak train frequency68/hr
Nearest train stationAsquith (790 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.5°C
Summer max
16.5°C
Winter max
1,300mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

142 in suburbSupermarkets
102 in suburbCafes/Rest.
156 in suburbParks
135 in suburbPlaygrounds
2714 in suburbPools
121 in suburbGyms
21 in suburbDog parks
171 in suburbGPs
111 in suburbPharmacies
82 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
21239 in suburbSports fields
21 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalHornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital (1.8 km)
Nearest vet910 m
Nearest airportSydney (29.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

80

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

12
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
2
Public pools
212
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

32

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

15
Parks
4
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
2
Dog parks
4
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

62

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
2
Cinemas
0
Museums
6
Galleries
1
Libraries
1
Arts centres
8
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

49

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

3
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.81

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.52%
Projected population 20416,931
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Hornsby

Mount Colah$1.53M91transportHornsby$1.85M95transportWaitara$4.60M94transportHornsby Heights$1.73M55transportNormanhurst$2.14M96transportMount Kuring-Gai$1.61M88transport

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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 2,727 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Asquith?

In Asquith, the median house price is $1.92M and the median unit price is $722K. Median weekly house rent is $830.

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 1085 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.