Is Asquith or Mount Colah more expensive?

Asquith has the higher median house price ($1.83M) compared with $1.62M in Mount Colah.

Which is better for renters — Asquith or Mount Colah?

Median weekly rent is $690/wk in Asquith and $655/wk in Mount Colah, making Mount Colah the more affordable rental market.

Is Asquith or Mount Colah 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 Mount Colah?

Asquith has 8 schools in the postcode, and Mount Colah has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Asquith vs Mount Colah: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Asquith commands a $214K premium on median property price over Mount Colah; Asquith has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

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

Hornsby

Asquith

2077

Hornsby

Mount Colah

2079

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Asquith (2077) and Mount Colah (2079) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Asquith	Mount Colah
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	C(0)	B▲(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	68.4%▲	86.1%
FAMILYFamily Asquith leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B▲(1)	B(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	8▲	1
FINANCEFinance Asquith leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	C+(0)
Median house price	$1.83M	$1.62M
Median unit price	$710K	$640K
Median weekly rent	$690/wk	$655/wk
Annual price growth	+12.9%▲	+3.9%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Asquith leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C-▲(0)	D+(-1)
Walkability percentile	29▲	14

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 Family, Finance, Lifestyle
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Safety.

Choose Mount Colah if...

You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Tied on Safety.

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Common questions

Is Asquith or Mount Colah more expensive?: Asquith has the higher median house price ($1.83M) compared with $1.62M in Mount Colah.
Which is better for renters — Asquith or Mount Colah?: Median weekly rent is $690/wk in Asquith and $655/wk in Mount Colah, making Mount Colah the more affordable rental market.
Is Asquith or Mount Colah 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 Mount Colah?: Asquith has 8 schools in the postcode, and Mount Colah has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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