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Hornsby

NSW 2077 · Hornsby

22,462 (2021) → 22,833 est. (2025) · High Growth

96
Overall score

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

22,462
Population
$1.85M
Median house (2025)
88
Safety score
95
Transport score

Hornsby is a high growth suburb in Hornsby, NSW 2077, about 22km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.85M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 6 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.

22.0 km
To Sydney CBD
16.4 km
To coast
$830/wk
Median rent (house)
600 m
To nearest station

Demographics

22,462
Population
38
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,952
vs NSW median+5.5%
Bachelor degree or higher61.8%
Born in Australia44.7%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,056 / 5,120 / 472

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

$1.85M+5.7%
Median house (2025)
$723K+2.1%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$830 / $690 wk
Rental yield (house)2.3%
Days on market (house)38 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

88
Residential

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

26
Break & enter dwelling116/100k
23
Steal from dwelling102/100k
18
Motor vehicle theft80/100k
62
Domestic assault276/100k
10
Robbery45/100k
94
Non-domestic assault418/100k

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: 2,604 (all categories, latest year)11,593 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

95

Outstanding school access

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

122
Within 10km6 in suburb
4
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
2
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1122 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Hornsby Girls High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1202
  • Barker CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1170
  • Hornsby North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1154
  • Hornsby South Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1103
  • Blue Gum Community SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1069
  • Clarke Road SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1046

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Asquith Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1044
  • Waitara Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1153
  • Asquith Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1075
  • Barker College Junior SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.8km
  • Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1150
  • Asquith Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1096
  • St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1125
  • St Leo's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1110
  • Broken Bay Cross Campus Course CentreSecondary · Catholic · 2.1km
  • Normanhurst West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1140
  • Loreto NormanhurstCombined · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1156
  • Abbotsleigh Junior SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.6km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

95
2Train
114Bus
CBD commute (est.)52 min (train)
Peak train frequency148.5/hr
Nearest train stationHornsby (600 m)

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.

169 in suburbSupermarkets
5749 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3118 in suburbParks
2414 in suburbPlaygrounds
28292 in suburbPools
129 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
1715 in suburbGPs
107 in suburbPharmacies
103 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
21646 in suburbSports fields
31 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalHornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital (1.6 km)
Nearest vet1.2 km
Nearest airportSydney (28.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

46

Decent access

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

12
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
2
Public pools
216
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

12

Mostly urban

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

31
Parks
3
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
1
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
11
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

44

Some cultural venues

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

1
Theatres
2
Cinemas
0
Museums
15
Galleries
1
Libraries
1
Arts centres
9
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

16

Not much nightlife

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

2
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
23
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.18

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

50

Some choices available

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

16
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
4
OSHC
Total services19
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 17 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.85

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate0.41%
Projected population 204131,230
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Hornsby

Waitara$4.60M94transportAsquith$1.79M93transportNormanhurst$2.14M96transportWestleigh$1.90M61transportThornleigh$1.93M96transportHornsby Heights$1.73M55transport

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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 11,593 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Hornsby?

In Hornsby, the median house price is $1.85M and the median unit price is $723K. Median weekly house rent is $830.

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 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1124 (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.

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.