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Beecroft

NSW 2119 · Hornsby

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

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

90
Overall score

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

10,291
Population
$2.57M
Median house (2025)
100
Safety score
93
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
43
Median age
3
Avg household

Age distribution

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:

8
Break & enter dwelling78/100k
6
Steal from dwelling58/100k
2
Motor vehicle theft19/100k
19
Domestic assault185/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
4
Non-domestic assault39/100k

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: 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

99

Outstanding school access

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

208
Within 10km3 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
2
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

93
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
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.

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

Fitness

71

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

6
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
243
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

49

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

47
Parks
1
Nature reserves
15
Bike paths
3
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
2
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

41

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
2
Galleries
3
Libraries
0
Arts centres
6
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

15

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
5
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.19

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

36

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

4
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services7
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 7 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.68

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

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 available92transportPennant Hills$1.99M92transportNorth Epping$2.33M77transportCherrybrook$2.38M92transportThornleigh$1.93M96transportWestleigh$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.

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.