HORNSBY HEIGHTS

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 1,511
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 8.3%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 6,354
Density 622.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney North
State New South Wales

HORNSBY HEIGHTS 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 HEIGHTS Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 1,511 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.23x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

HORNSBY HEIGHTS 1,511/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

HORNSBY HEIGHTS 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 HEIGHTS Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

6,354
Total Population
622
people/km² density
8.3%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
2,332 people
36.7%
2
Australia
2,135 people
33.6%
3
Ireland
657 people
10.3%
4
Scotland
637 people
10.0%
5
China
528 people
8.3%

Transport

40.5 km
to Sydney CBD
46 min
drive to CBD
70 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

HORNSBY HEIGHTS Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 6 neighbouring suburbs

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About HORNSBY HEIGHTS

Hornsby Heights is located in Northern Sydney, approximately 40.5km from CBD, about 70 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 6,354 with a density of 622 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: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 1511 per 100,000, 0.23x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 36.70%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (33.60%) and Irish (10.34%), Chinese comprises 8.31%, Chinese proportion close to NSW average.

Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Hornsby Heights 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 Heights has a crime rate of 1511 per 100,000, which is 0.23x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this 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 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Hornsby Heights has a population of 6,354, with Chinese comprising 8.30%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: English (36.70%), Aust (33.60%), Irish (10.34%), Scottish (10.03%), Chinese (8.31%).

Hornsby Heights is approximately 40.5km from Sydney CBD, about 46 minutes by car or 70 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.