Suburb comparison
Asquith vs Normanhurst: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Normanhurst commands a $189K premium on median property price over Asquith; Asquith is $200/wk cheaper per week to rent; 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
Normanhurst
2076
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Asquith | Normanhurst |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Normanhurst leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | C+▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 68.4% | 44.2%▲ |
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B(1) | B▲(1) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 8▲ | 4 |
FINANCEFinance Asquith leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C+(0) |
| Median house price | $1.83M | $2.02M |
| Median unit price | $710K | $1.20M |
| Median weekly rent | $690/wk | $890/wk |
| Annual price growth | +12.9%▲ | +5.7% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Normanhurst leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C-(0) | C+▲(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 29 | 55▲ |
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 Finance
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Family.
Choose Normanhurst if...
- Normanhurst leads on Safety, Lifestyle
Tied on Family.
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Common questions
- Is Asquith or Normanhurst more expensive?
- Normanhurst has the higher median house price ($2.02M) compared with $1.83M in Asquith.
- Which is better for renters — Asquith or Normanhurst?
- Median weekly rent is $690/wk in Asquith and $890/wk in Normanhurst, making Asquith the more affordable rental market.
- Is Asquith or Normanhurst 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 Normanhurst?
- Asquith has 8 schools in the postcode, and Normanhurst has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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