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Hornsby Heights

NSW 2077 · Hornsby

6,354 (2021) → 6,751 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

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

65
Overall score

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

6,354
Population
$1.81M
Median house (2025)
100
Safety score
55
Transport score

Hornsby Heights is a moderate growth suburb in Hornsby, NSW 2077, about 26km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.81M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 55/100, and is about 14km inland. Hornsby Heights has an overall score of 65/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

25.9 km
To Sydney CBD
14.0 km
To coast
$830/wk
Median rent (house)
2.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

6,354
Population
41
Median age
3
Avg household

Age distribution

Hornsby LGA population (est. 2025)144,237
Median household income (weekly)$2,699
vs NSW median+45.9%
Bachelor degree or higher53.4%
Born in Australia67.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,026 / 8 / 40

Top countries of birth: England (5.62%), China (3.68%), India (2.36%), New Zealand (1.67%), South Africa (1.43%)

Top languages: Mandarin (4.47%), Cantonese (1.78%), Persian ED (1.46%), Spanish (0.8%), Korean (0.76%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.81M
Median house (2025)
$1.51M
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$830 / $690 wk
Rental yield (house)2.4%
Days on market (house)30 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100
Residential

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

3
Break & enter dwelling47/100k
5
Steal from dwelling79/100k
1
Motor vehicle theft16/100k
15
Domestic assault236/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
5
Non-domestic assault79/100k

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: 85 (all categories, latest year)1,338 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

91

Outstanding school access

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

76
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1118 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Hornsby Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1103

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Mount Colah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1097
  • Hornsby North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1154
  • Mount Kuring-gai Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1079
  • Asquith Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1096
  • St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1125
  • Asquith Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1075
  • Asquith Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1044
  • Blue Gum Community SchoolPrimary · Independent · 5.1kmICSEA 1069
  • Galston Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 1053
  • Gibberagong Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 5.4km
  • Galston High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 1043
  • Hornsby Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 1202

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

55
56Bus
CBD commute (est.)90 min (bus)
Nearest train stationMount Colah (2.1 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
22 in suburbCafes/Rest.
107 in suburbParks
108 in suburbPlaygrounds
2Pools
10 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
10 in suburbGPs
21 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
3816 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalHornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital (5.2 km)
Nearest vet4.1 km
Nearest airportSydney (32.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

30

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

1
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
38
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

17

Mostly urban

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

10
Parks
1
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
5
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

41

Some cultural venues

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

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
18
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.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

47

Some choices available

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

3
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.79

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.53%
Projected population 20417,149
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Hornsby

Mount Colah$1.53M91transportAsquith$1.79M93transportGalston$2.68M24transportMount Kuring-Gai$1.61M88transportHornsby$1.85M95transportBerrileeData not available40transport

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Frequently asked questions about Hornsby Heights

Is Hornsby Heights safe?

Hornsby Heights 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 1,338 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Hornsby Heights?

In Hornsby Heights, the median house price is $1.81M and the median unit price is $1.51M. Median weekly house rent is $830.

How far is Hornsby Heights from Sydney CBD?

Hornsby Heights is about 25.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 90 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Hornsby Heights?

Hornsby Heights has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1103 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Hornsby Heights?

Hornsby Heights has a transport score of 55/100 and 56 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.