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Hornsby, NSW 2077
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,850,000
market range $1.8M-$1.9M
Median Unit
$735,000
market range $700K-$775K
Gross Yield (units)
4.6%
1yr Growth (houses)
-2.7%
market range -7.5% to +5.0%
Investment snapshot for Hornsby
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Hornsby market and investor summary
In Hornsby, NSW 2077, the median house sells for around $1.9M. House prices have moved -2.7% over the past year. At 0.9% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.9% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Hornsby: people, income and schools
Hornsby has a resident population of roughly 22,462, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 38, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 70% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $102,000 a year (about $1,950 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (9 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 18.2 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 15% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 43 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, and they test well above the national school average on ICSEA, a draw for education-focused families. Hornsby sits about 21 km from the CBD. Most day-to-day errands are doable on foot; the suburb scores 72 for walkability and 99 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Basement (vectored or non-vectored).
- Population
- 22,462
- +4% over 5yr
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $102,000/yr
- Households renting
- 43%
- Family households
- 70%
- Socio-economic rank
- 9/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 43
- avg ICSEA 1173
- Unemployment
- 7.6%
- Distance to CBD
- 21 km
- Walk score
- 72/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
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What should I check before investing in Hornsby?
Hornsby has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.6% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Tight rental market (0.9% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Hornsby?
The median property price in Hornsby, NSW 2077 is $1.9M for houses and $735K for units.
What rental yield does Hornsby show?
The gross rental yield in Hornsby is 4.6% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Hornsby?
House prices in Hornsby are down 2.7% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Hornsby?
The current vacancy rate in Hornsby is 0.9%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Hornsby?
Hornsby has a population of approximately 22,462 residents, with a median age of 38.
What schools are near Hornsby?
There are 43 schools within roughly 5km of Hornsby. Their average ICSEA sits well above the national mean of 1000, which points to a more advantaged school catchment. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Hornsby affordable to buy in?
A median house in Hornsby costs about 18.2 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Hornsby's population growing?
The population of Hornsby has grown modestly, about 4% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Hornsby from the CBD?
Hornsby is about 21 km from the CBD.
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