Suburb comparison
Asquith vs Hornsby: which Sydney suburb suits you?
Both suburbs sit in the same tier — the table below highlights where each one leads.
Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Hornsby
Asquith
2077
Hornsby
Hornsby
2077
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Asquith | Hornsby |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Asquith leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | C▲(0) | C-(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 68.4% | 68.4% |
FAMILYFamily Asquith leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(1) | B(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10▲ | 9/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 8 | 8 |
FINANCEFinance Asquith leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | B-(0) |
| Median house price | $1.83M | $1.79M |
| Median unit price | $710K | $715K |
| Median weekly rent | $690/wk | $690/wk |
| Annual price growth | +12.9%▲ | +6.2% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle | ||
| Sub-grade | C-(0) | C-(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 29 | 29 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Asquith if...
- Asquith leads on Safety, Family, Finance
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
Choose Hornsby if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
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Common questions
- Is Asquith or Hornsby more expensive?
- Asquith has the higher median house price ($1.83M) compared with $1.79M in Hornsby.
- Which is better for renters — Asquith or Hornsby?
- Median weekly rent is $690/wk in Asquith and $690/wk in Hornsby, making Hornsby the more affordable rental market.
- Is Asquith or Hornsby at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Asquith vs Hornsby?
- Asquith has 8 schools in the postcode, and Hornsby has 8. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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