Hornsby, NSW 2077 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Hornsby is a commercial hub on Sydney's upper north shore, ~25km from the CBD, anchored by Westfield Hornsby shopping centre and Hornsby railway station. It has a diverse population of 22,462 with a median age of 38, including significant Chinese and Indian communities. Housing comprises family homes and increasing apartments near the station.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 22,462
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,952 /week
- Median personal income
- $890 /week
- Median family income
- $2,284 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Hornsby
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Bradfield
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $888 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,240
- Median house price
- $1,850,000
- Rent share of household income
- 45%
Schools
- Barker College
- Hornsby Girls High School
- Hornsby North Public School
Transport
- North Shore & Northern & Central Coast Lines — Hornsby Station
Lifestyle & amenities
Established suburb mixing commercial activity with residential areas, home to families and professionals. Westfield Hornsby and traditional high street shops serve as local hubs; strong transport links support commuting to Sydney CBD.
- 27 cafés
- 46 restaurants
- 9 pubs and bars
- 39 parks and reserves
- 11 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 10 supermarkets
- 16 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), 21.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Building serves 32.6% of the 11,694 resolvable premises in Hornsby. Most premises here are in apartment buildings served by fibre to the basement and existing in-building copper. Real-world speeds depend on the in-building wiring.
- Fibre to the Premises: 14.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 27.5%
- Fibre to the Building: 32.6%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 25.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,507 across postcode 2077 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 504 theft, 380 violent offences, 163 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hornsby?
Hornsby (NSW 2077) had 22,462 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Hornsby local government area.
What is the median rent in Hornsby?
The median advertised rent in Hornsby is $888/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Hornsby?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Hornsby. Nearest include: Barker College, Hornsby Girls High School, Hornsby North Public School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Hornsby?
Hornsby is predominantly served by Fibre to the Building (32.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Hornsby?
Across postcode 2077, 1,507 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (504), violent (380), other (163). 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 Hornsby?
In Hornsby, 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 (21.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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