Galston, NSW 2159 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Galston is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2159, home to 3,195 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Hornsby local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 38 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,195
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $2,295 /week
- Median personal income
- $875 /week
- Median family income
- $2,724 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Hornsby
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Berowra
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $495 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Galston Public School
- Galston High School
- Arcadia Public School
- Middle Dural Public School
- Hornsby Heights Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 11 bus stops
- Bevans Rd At Crosslands Rd
- Knights Rd Opp Bevans Rd
- Knights Rd At Bevans Rd
- Galston Rd After Crosslands Rd
- Galston Rd Opp Calderwood Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 3 restaurants
- 3 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 37.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 41.9% of the 1,354 resolvable premises in Galston. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 41.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 27.4%
- Fibre to the Building: 6.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 23.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 84 across postcode 2159 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 30% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 21 theft, 18 property damage, 17 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Galston?
Galston (NSW 2159) had 3,195 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Hornsby local government area.
What is the median rent in Galston?
The median advertised rent in Galston is $495/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Galston?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Galston covering government sectors. Nearest include: Galston Public School (1.8 km), Galston High School (2.6 km), Arcadia Public School (2.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Galston?
Galston is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (41.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Galston?
Across postcode 2159, 84 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (21), property damage (18), violent (17). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Galston?
In Galston, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (37.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Galston?
11 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Galston centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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