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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 April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Hornsby

Asquith

2077

Hornsby

Hornsby

2077

MetricAsquithHornsby
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%
SEIFA advantage decile10/10▲9/10
Flood zone coverage——
Bushfire zone coverage68.4%68.4%
Schools in postcode88

Choose Asquith if...

  • Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
  • Asquith leads on 3 of the 4 head-to-head metrics

Choose Hornsby if...

  • You want a lower entry price for a house

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.

Full suburb profiles

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