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Demographics in Hornsby (2077)

Demographics of Hornsby (2077) are drawn from the most recent ABS Census of Population and Housing. The data covers the statistical area most closely aligned with the Hornsby suburb boundary and includes population, median age, household composition, housing tenure, and ancestry. Hornsby is part of the Hornsby local government area, and its demographic profile reflects both the historic settlement patterns of the area and recent population change.

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Suburb demographics

Within SAL: Hornsby · ABS Census 2021

Population22,462usual residents
Median age38years
Avg household2.5people
Household income$1,952 /wk
Median rent$440 /wk
Median mortgage$2,240 /mo
Housing tenure
23%Owned outright
32%With mortgage
43%Renting
4%Social housing
Dwelling mix
35%House
5%Semi
59%Flat / apt
Household composition
34%Couple + kids
24%Couple, no kids
10%Single parent
27%Lone person

ABS 2021 Census GCP (CC BY 4.0) · Suburb & Locality geography · Data may not reflect current conditions

Age structure tells you about the lifecycle stage of Hornsby as a suburb. A concentration of 25-to-39-year-olds typically indicates a gentrifying or established inner-ring suburb with strong café culture and lifestyle infrastructure. A concentration of 40-to-64-year-olds in owner-occupied houses suggests a more settled, family-oriented suburb. Understanding the age profile helps you assess whether the suburb's current character is likely to persist or shift over your ownership horizon.

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