Is Asquith or Thornleigh more expensive?

Thornleigh has the higher median house price ($1.90M) compared with $1.83M in Asquith.

Which is better for renters — Asquith or Thornleigh?

Median weekly rent is $690/wk in Asquith and $750/wk in Thornleigh, making Asquith the more affordable rental market.

Is Asquith or Thornleigh 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 Thornleigh?

Asquith has 8 schools in the postcode, and Thornleigh has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Asquith vs Thornleigh: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Thornleigh commands a $61K premium on median property price over Asquith; Asquith is $60/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

Thornleigh

2120

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Asquith (2077) and Thornleigh (2120) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Asquith	Thornleigh
SAFETYSafety Thornleigh leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C(0)	B-▲(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	68.4%	62.5%▲
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	$1.90M
Median unit price	$710K	$810K
Median weekly rent	$690/wk	$750/wk
Annual price growth	+12.9%▲	+1.1%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Thornleigh leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C-(0)	C+▲(0)
Walkability percentile	29	49▲

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 Thornleigh if...

Thornleigh leads on Safety, Lifestyle

Tied on Family.

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Common questions

Is Asquith or Thornleigh more expensive?: Thornleigh has the higher median house price ($1.90M) compared with $1.83M in Asquith.
Which is better for renters — Asquith or Thornleigh?: Median weekly rent is $690/wk in Asquith and $750/wk in Thornleigh, making Asquith the more affordable rental market.
Is Asquith or Thornleigh 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 Thornleigh?: Asquith has 8 schools in the postcode, and Thornleigh has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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