HORNSBY
HORNSBY Property Overview
Local Schools (2)
Selective (1)
Hornsby Girls High School
DetailsIndependent (1)
Barker College
DetailsHORNSBY Neighbouring Suburbs
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About HORNSBY
Hornsby is located in Northern Sydney, approximately 37.9km from CBD, about 57 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 22,462 with a density of 2679 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,850,000, on par with Sydney average; unit median $715,000, below Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, selective school Hornsby Girls High School has 363; independent school Barker College has 551.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 6153 per 100,000, 0.93x the NSW average, a safe area.
Demographics: Chinese comprises 23.27%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (20.03%) and Australian (17.71%), has a significant Chinese community.
Transport: Has a train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Hornsby has a house median of $1,850,000 and unit median of $715,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Hornsby has a crime rate of 6153 per 100,000, which is 0.93x the NSW average (6635). Below NSW average, a safe area.
Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Selective schools: Hornsby Girls High School, 2024 HSC results: 363 Distinguished Achievers, 32 All Rounders, 8 Top Achievers, 1 First in Course, AU Guide Score 93.4. Catholic schools: St Leo's Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 52 Distinguished Achievers, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 60.9 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: Barker College, 2024 HSC results: 551 Distinguished Achievers, 26 All Rounders, 10 Top Achievers, 2 First in Course, AU Guide Score 92.9.
According to ABS 2021 Census, Hornsby has a population of 22,462, with Chinese comprising 23.30%. Significant Chinese community with comprehensive amenities. Main ethnic groups: Chinese (23.27%), English (20.03%), Aust (17.71%), Indian (6.58%), Irish (5.81%).
Hornsby is approximately 37.9km from Sydney CBD, about 42 minutes by car or 57 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T1 North Shore & Western Line; T9 Northern Line line(s). Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.