HORNSBY

Sydney North
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House Median
This suburb $1,850,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $715,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 6,153
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 23.3%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 22,462
Density 2,679.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney North
State New South Wales

HORNSBY Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,850,000
House Sales Volume 53 sales
Unit Median $715,000
Unit Sales Volume 162 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $680/wk
3 Bed House $840/wk
2 Bed Unit $680/wk
3 Bed Unit $825/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

HORNSBY Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Near Average
Crime rate: 6,153 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.93x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

HORNSBY 6,153/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

HORNSBY has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

HORNSBY Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

22,462
Total Population
2,679
people/km² density
23.3%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
China
5,226 people
23.3%
2
England
4,498 people
20.0%
3
Australia
3,978 people
17.7%
4
India
1,477 people
6.6%
5
Ireland
1,306 people
5.8%

Transport

37.9 km
to Sydney CBD
42 min
drive to CBD
57 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (2)

Selective (1)

Hornsby Girls High School

Details
93.4 score Year 7-12 Girls

Independent (1)

Barker College

Details
92.9 score K-12 Co-ed

HORNSBY Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 10 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.