Thinking about buying your first home in Asquith (2077)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Asquith is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Asquith a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Asquith (2077) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Asquith suits families with school-age children who can stretch to the $1,834,000 house median or are happy to start in a unit at $710,000. The public school network is strong, with a mean ICSEA of 1108 and access to Hornsby Girls High School. The suburb skews young, with a median age of 36, and the childcare picture is solid. All 16 nearby services meet or exceed the National Quality Standard.
Who would not love it
If bushfire risk concerns you, look hard at the data: 68.4% of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land. That is not a minor footnote. Walkability is also genuinely poor, scoring 29 and sitting at the 28th percentile across Sydney, so car dependence is real. First home buyers chasing the house market will find no relief here either, as the median price sits well above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm the specific bushfire attack level (BAL) rating for any property you inspect, given that 68.4% of the postcode is classified bushfire-prone. Insurance costs and building restrictions can vary significantly by BAL category. - Check strata records carefully for any unit purchase. With 168 unit sales in the window versus 30 house sales, the apartment market dominates, and levy histories and defect registers matter. - Verify your commute independently. The 52 transport amenities within 1.6 km suggest rail access, but confirm peak-hour journey times to your workplace before committing.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Asquith?
BOCSAR · ASQUITH 2077
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,72712 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−66%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Hornsby
Within LGA: Hornsby
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT61%65 reports
ASSAULT20%21 reports
TRANSPORT REGULATORY OFFENCES19%20 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED53%
NON-DOMESTIC47%
Across 19 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Asquith
17
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
Reading may be delayed · 00:00 AEST
Macquarie Park station · 10.7 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 26 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Macquarie Park station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 173 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$680per week
Sep 2025 · 173 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2077
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2077. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Hornsby
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Hornsby postcodes, or explore the full Hornsby suburb index.
Asquith is the primary suburb with postcode 2077 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Asquith is the main locality.
Which local government area is Asquith in?
Asquith (2077) is located in the Hornsby local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Asquith?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Asquith (2077) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Asquith flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Asquith. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Asquith?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Asquith (2077), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Asquith (2077) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Asquith (2077). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Asquith changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Asquith (2077) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
