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Galston

NSW 2159 · Hornsby

3,195 (2021) → 3,215 est. (2025) · Stable

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

50
Overall score

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

3,195
Population
$2.22M
Median house (2025)
97
Safety score
24
Transport score

Galston is a stable suburb in Hornsby, NSW 2159, about 28km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.22M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 24/100, and is about 16km inland. Galston has an overall score of 50/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 97/100.

28.3 km
To Sydney CBD
15.8 km
To coast
$875/wk
Median rent (house)
5.2 km
To nearest station

Demographics

3,195
Population
46
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Hornsby LGA population (est. 2025)144,237
Median household income (weekly)$2,295
vs NSW median+24.1%
Bachelor degree or higher42.2%
Born in Australia77.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse896 / 93 / 72

Top countries of birth: England (5.07%), South Africa (1.47%), New Zealand (1.35%), Italy (1.31%), China (0.94%)

Top languages: Italian (2.16%), Arabic (1.53%), Mandarin (1.13%), Greek (0.5%), German (0.47%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.22M
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$875 / $725 wk
Rental yield (house)2.1%
Days on market (house)35 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

97
Residential

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

6
Break & enter dwelling188/100k
3
Steal from dwelling94/100k
0
Motor vehicle theft0/100k
4
Domestic assault125/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
6
Non-domestic assault188/100k

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: 68 (all categories, latest year)2,128 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

75

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

64
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1112 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Galston Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1053
  • Galston High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1043

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Arcadia Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1058
  • Hornsby Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1103
  • Middle Dural Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1027
  • Hornsby North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 1154
  • Northholm Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.9kmICSEA 1124
  • Mount Colah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 1097
  • Dural Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 1106
  • Redfield CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.8kmICSEA 1108
  • St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.9kmICSEA 1125
  • Asquith Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 1096
  • Asquith Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6kmICSEA 1044
  • New Hope Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 6kmICSEA 1101

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

24
36Bus
CBD commute (est.)97 min (bus)
Nearest train stationMount Colah (5.2 km)

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.

22 in suburbSupermarkets
66 in suburbCafes/Rest.
44 in suburbParks
55 in suburbPlaygrounds
1313 in suburbPools
33 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
33 in suburbGPs
22 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
3030 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalHornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital (7.5 km)
Nearest vet6.5 km
Nearest airportSydney (34.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

47

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

3
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
30
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

7

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

4
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
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

51

Some cultural venues

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

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
1
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

27

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
2
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.31

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

69

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.94

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.16%
Projected population 20413,312
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Hornsby

Hornsby Heights$1.73M55transportArcadia$2.56M24transportDural (Hornsby)$2.67M27transportBerrileeData not available40transportHornsby$1.85M95transportAsquith$1.79M93transport

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Frequently asked questions about Galston

Is Galston safe?

Galston has a residential safety score of 97/100, 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 2,128 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Galston?

In Galston, the median house price is $2.22M. Median weekly house rent is $875.

How far is Galston from Sydney CBD?

Galston is about 28.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 97 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Galston?

Galston has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1048 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Galston?

Galston has a transport score of 24/100 and 36 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.