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Hornsby 2077 suburb insights

Thinking about buying in Hornsby (2077)? This page consolidates 16 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, and Transport for NSW to help you build a complete picture of what ownership and life in the Hornsby suburb actually looks like. The analysis covers affordability signals — median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility — alongside lifestyle indicators including school catchments and walkability, risk factors such as flood and bushfire exposure, and suburb-change metrics covering the development pipeline and price trajectory. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation above, or scroll through the full analysis below.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford Hornsby?

Can I afford Hornsby?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Hornsby? Based on the suburb median of $715,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$3,529/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
41.7%

Tight

Loan assumptions
$572,000 loan
20% deposit ($143,000)
30-year P&I

Repayments here would take 42% of the typical local household's gross income. Possible, but tight.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Hornsby41.7%
Sydney median income39.3%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.
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Rental market in Hornsby

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
Dec 22: $528 per week (208 bonds)Mar 23: $560 per week (233 bonds)Jun 23: $600 per week (232 bonds)Sep 23: $630 per week (242 bonds)Dec 23: $630 per week (251 bonds)Mar 24: $650 per week (269 bonds)Jun 24: $660 per week (229 bonds)Sep 24: $660 per week (223 bonds)Dec 24: $650 per week (227 bonds)Mar 25: $650 per week (311 bonds)Jun 25: $670 per week (200 bonds)Sep 25: $680 per week (173 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Mount Colah2079
…
2.3 km away
Mount Kuring-Gai2080
…
4.3 km away
Normanhurst2076
…
5.2 km away
Turramurra2074
…
5.8 km away
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.

Lifestyle

Hornsby Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Hornsby

30
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:10 AEST
Macquarie Park station · 10.7 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 26 · Good

Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
4.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
15.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.9pphm
1hr reading
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.
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Change

How might Hornsby change?

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.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Hornsby change?

Investor activity in Hornsby

2077 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2077?
Hornsby is the primary suburb with postcode 2077 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Hornsby is the main locality.
Which local government area is Hornsby in?
Hornsby (2077) is located in the Hornsby local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Hornsby?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Hornsby (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 Hornsby flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Hornsby. 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 Hornsby?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Hornsby (2077), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Hornsby (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 Hornsby (2077). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Hornsby changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Hornsby (2077) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Hornsby in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Hornsby 2077: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Hornsby suburb index to compare nearby options.