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 April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Hornsby
Asquith
2077
Hornsby
Normanhurst
2076
Choose Asquith if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Choose Normanhurst if...
- Normanhurst leads on 4 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
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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