Hornsby
NSW 2077 · Hornsby
22,462 (2021) → 22,833 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Hornsby is a high growth suburb in Hornsby, NSW 2077, about 22km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.86M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 95/100, and is about 16km inland. Hornsby has an overall score of 96/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 88/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2077 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (12.62%), India (5.74%), Nepal (4.38%), South Korea (2.83%), England (2.8%)
Top languages: Mandarin (14.54%), Cantonese (5.24%), Nepali (4.61%), Korean (3.42%), Hindi (2.32%)
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 1122 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Hornsby Girls High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1209
- Barker CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1166
- Hornsby North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1148
- Hornsby South Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1110
- Blue Gum Community SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1105
- Clarke Road SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1063
- Marri Mittigar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 984
Nearby (within 10km)
- Asquith Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1045
- Waitara Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1148
- Asquith Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1082
- Barker College Junior SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.8km
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1153
- Asquith Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1102
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1124
- St Leo's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1113
- Broken Bay Cross Campus Course CentreSecondary · Catholic · 2.1km
- Normanhurst West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1136
- Loreto NormanhurstCombined · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1164
- Abbotsleigh Junior SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.6km
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Hornsby
Is Hornsby safe?
Hornsby has a residential safety score of 88/100, 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 4,968 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Hornsby?
In Hornsby, the median house price is $1.86M and the median unit price is $732K. Median weekly house rent is $775.
How far is Hornsby from Sydney CBD?
Hornsby is about 22.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 52 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Hornsby?
Hornsby has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1112 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hornsby?
Hornsby has a transport score of 95/100, including 2 train stations and 114 bus stops.