Is Asquith or Mount Kuring-Gai more expensive?

Asquith has the higher median house price ($1.83M) compared with $1.60M in Mount Kuring-Gai.

Which is better for renters — Asquith or Mount Kuring-Gai?

Median weekly rent is $690/wk in Asquith and $720/wk in Mount Kuring-Gai, making Asquith the more affordable rental market.

Is Asquith or Mount Kuring-Gai 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 Kuring-Gai?

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

Suburb comparison

Asquith vs Mount Kuring-Gai: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Asquith commands a $234K premium on median property price over Mount Kuring-Gai; 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 Kuring-Gai

2080

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Asquith (2077) and Mount Kuring-Gai (2080) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Asquith	Mount Kuring-Gai
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	C(0)	B▲(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	68.4%▲	95.9%
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	$1.60M
Median unit price	$710K	—
Median weekly rent	$690/wk	$720/wk
Annual price growth	+12.9%▲	+8.1%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Asquith leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C-▲(0)	D(-1)
Walkability percentile	29▲	4

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
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Safety.

Choose Mount Kuring-Gai if...

You want a lower entry price for a house

Tied on Safety.

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Common questions

Is Asquith or Mount Kuring-Gai more expensive?: Asquith has the higher median house price ($1.83M) compared with $1.60M in Mount Kuring-Gai.
Which is better for renters — Asquith or Mount Kuring-Gai?: Median weekly rent is $690/wk in Asquith and $720/wk in Mount Kuring-Gai, making Asquith the more affordable rental market.
Is Asquith or Mount Kuring-Gai 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 Kuring-Gai?: Asquith has 8 schools in the postcode, and Mount Kuring-Gai has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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