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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Hornsby Heights is a moderate growth suburb in Hornsby, NSW 2077, about 26km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.82M 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2077 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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 March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1118 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Hornsby Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1104
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mount Colah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1098
- Hornsby North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1148
- Mount Kuring-gai Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1083
- Asquith Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1102
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1124
- Asquith Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1082
- Asquith Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1045
- Blue Gum Community SchoolPrimary · Independent · 5.1kmICSEA 1105
- Galston Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 1042
- Gibberagong Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 5.4km
- Galston High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 1044
- Hornsby Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 1209
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 1,259 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Hornsby Heights?
In Hornsby Heights, the median house price is $1.82M and the median unit price is $1.48M. Median weekly house rent is $775.
How far is Hornsby Heights from Sydney CBD?
Hornsby Heights is about 25.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 75 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Hornsby Heights?
Hornsby Heights has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1104 (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.