Beecroft

NSW 2119 · Hornsby

10,291 (2021) → 10,493 est. (2025) · Stable

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

Overall score

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

10,291

Population

$2.57M

Median house (2025)

100

Safety score

Transport score

Beecroft is a stable suburb in Hornsby, NSW 2119, about 19km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.57M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 93/100, and is about 21km inland. Beecroft has an overall score of 90/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

19.0 km

To Sydney CBD

21.3 km

To coast

$1,025/wk

Median rent (house)

590 m

To nearest station

Demographics

10,291

Population

Median age

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Hornsby LGA population (est. 2025)144,237

Median household income (weekly)$2,962

vs NSW median+60.1%

Bachelor degree or higher68.2%

Born in Australia60.6%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,736 / 437 / 176

Top countries of birth: China (9.25%), India (3.8%), Hong Kong (2.97%), England (2.56%), South Korea (2.29%)

Top languages: Mandarin (11.24%), Cantonese (6.81%), Korean (3.19%), Hindi (1.91%), Tamil (1.58%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.57M+4.7%

Median house (2025)

$1.02M

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,025 / $850 wk

Rental yield (house)2.1%

Days on market (house)40 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100

Residential

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

Break & enter dwelling78/100k

Steal from dwelling58/100k

Motor vehicle theft19/100k

Domestic assault185/100k

Robbery0/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 135 (all categories, latest year)1,312 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

208

Within 10km3 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1111 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Beecroft Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1184
Arden Anglican SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1167
Mount St Benedict CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1137

Nearby (within 10km)

West Pennant Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1131
Cheltenham Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1134
Epping Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1149
Roselea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1114
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1156
St Agatha's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1132
Carlingford High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1115
St Gerard's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1143
Pennant Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1147
Karonga SchoolCombined · Government · 2kmICSEA 1048
Pennant Hills High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1105
Epping West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1136

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

1Train

44Bus

CBD commute (est.)46 min (train)

Peak train frequency52/hr

Nearest train stationBeecroft (590 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C

Summer max

18.0°C

Winter max

950mm

Rainfall/yr

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.

91 in suburbSupermarkets

41 in suburbCafes/Rest.

4713 in suburbParks

276 in suburbPlaygrounds

1,627188 in suburbPools

60 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

40 in suburbGPs

50 in suburbPharmacies

152 in suburbChildcare

30 in suburbLibraries

24341 in suburbSports fields

41 in suburbVets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalSydney Adventist Hospital (4.1 km)

Nearest vet660 m

Nearest airportSydney (24.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate0.49%

Projected population 204110,605

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Hornsby

CheltenhamData not available92transport Pennant Hills$1.99M92transport North Epping$2.33M77transport Cherrybrook$2.38M92transport Thornleigh$1.93M96transport Westleigh$1.90M61transport

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Frequently asked questions about Beecroft

Is Beecroft safe?

Beecroft has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,312 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Beecroft?

In Beecroft, the median house price is $2.57M and the median unit price is $1.02M. Median weekly house rent is $1,025.

How far is Beecroft from Sydney CBD?

Beecroft is about 19.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 46 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Beecroft?

Beecroft has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1163 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Beecroft?

Beecroft has a transport score of 93/100, including 1 train station and 44 bus stops.